{"product_id":"set-of-8-nina-rhoades-antique-children-s-books-1901-1914-illustrated-by-bertha-davidson-hoxie-lothrop-lee-shepard-brick-house-series","title":"Set of 8 Nina Rhoades Antique Children’s Books (1901–1914) — Illustrated by Bertha Davidson Hoxie — Lothrop Lee \u0026 Shepard — Brick House Series","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA charming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eset of eight antique children’s books by Nina Rhoades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, published in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBoston by Lothrop, Lee \u0026amp; Shepard Co. between 1901 and 1914\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and illustrated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBertha Davidson Hoxie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese books belong to Rhoades’ popular early-20th-century juvenile stories sometimes known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“Brick House Books,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e a group of wholesome stories about friendship, family life, kindness, and moral character that were widely read by young girls in the early 1900s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRhoades’ stories often center on young girls navigating everyday challenges—new homes, friendships, family responsibilities, and acts of kindness—while learning lessons about honesty, courage, and compassion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe books are illustrated throughout by Bertha Davidson Hoxie, whose classic black-and-white drawings complement the warm, sentimental tone of the stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeveral titles in this set are interconnected through recurring characters and shared settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese books capture the tone of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEdwardian-era children’s literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, where everyday life, moral lessons, and strong friendships form the heart of the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBooks Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOnly Dollie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e — 1901\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe Little Girl Next Door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e — 1902\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWinifred’s Neighbors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e — 1903\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHow Barbara Kept Her Promise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e — 1905\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLittle Miss Rosamond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e — 1906\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ePriscilla of the Doll Shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e — 1907\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eBrave Little Peggy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e — 1908\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMaking Mary Lizzie Happy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e — 1914\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Size: approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e5.5” × 7.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Pages: over 200 per book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFair antique condition overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Covers and spines show \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003efading, staining, and wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eloose covers and pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Books remain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ecomplete and readable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTwo ownership inscriptions inside: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCharlotte C. Lowell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRuth Lowell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDespite their wear, the books display \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeautiful early-20th-century covers and spines with rich patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, making them attractive decorative pieces as well as readable examples of classic children’s literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1879 Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294480019711,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7023\/5903\/files\/324F1C19-0A44-469D-9915-081A5D1FD0C2.jpg?v=1773691759","url":"https:\/\/1879books.com\/products\/set-of-8-nina-rhoades-antique-children-s-books-1901-1914-illustrated-by-bertha-davidson-hoxie-lothrop-lee-shepard-brick-house-series","provider":"1879 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}