Classic Child Juvenile vintage Book bound with green cover...Art decorative graphic on front and spine. Great Art illustrations by author. Pretty little girl on green cover with pink accents. This volume is the first in the Dorothy Dainty series. Nice book for your bookshelf, library or side table; charmingly quaint shabby chic. A nice book for decorating your child's room too. Typical child's book from early 20th century. So many of these were given as birthday and Christmas gifts... Books that developed children's character and manners while entertaining. Books that were published to introduce Classic stories to be read in childhood and later enjoyed as an adult reader. Imagine the excitement a child had opening the cover and entering the world of a little girl named Dorothy Dainty and reading about her adventures. Visit for yourself or share with a special child all the stories of a simpler time. Owner Inscription in front with date. Book plate with another owner's name in front cover. Most likely this book was gifted & re-gifted two additional times; possibly to other family members/generations. Wonderful Decorative book for your library decor with it's decorative cover title & binding accent. ( see pics and check shop main page for more info on shipping/policies/FAQ/etc as they are part of the listing description and ask questions if needed)
"Little Dorothy Dainty is one of the most generous-hearted of children. Selfishness is not at all a trait of hers, and she knows the value of making sunshine, not alone in her own heart, but for her neighborhood and friends."
Boston Courier
"Dorothy Dainty , a little girl, the only child of wealthy parents, is an exceedingly interesting character, and her earnest and interesting life is full of action and suitable adventure."
Pittsburgh Christian Advocate
"No finer little lady than Dorothy Dainty was ever placed in a book for children."
Teachers' Journal, Pittsburgh
"Miss Brooks is a popular writer for the very little folks who can read. She has an immense sympathy for the children, and her stories never fail to be amusing."
Rochester (N.Y.) Herald
The above is Lothrop, Lee, & Shepard advertisement for the Dorothy Dainty book series
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DIMENSIONS and SPECS: Approx. 7 1/2" X 5 1/2" X 7/8" 203 Pages Lathrop, Lee And Shepard Co. Boston circa 1902 Rare Early Edition. 1st edition printing. Green Cover with Pink accents to artwork. Cover has "age toning" Owner Inscription in front with date. Book plate with another owner's name in front cover. Most likely this book was gifted & re-gifted two additional times; possibly to other family members/generations. Book is in good condition for age with slight shelf wear/rubs to cover/spine and light fading to cover. Some age toning to paper. Binding is tight and firm. Some wear to binding at corners and edges--wear from shelf. Cover has rumbled surface at bottom front.Author Amy Brooks also illustrated book with black and white illustrations with light color accents. Please see photos as they are part of the description. Use zoom feature to see greater detail.
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