Christmas in Many Lands Series
Published by Estes and Lauriat/ Dana Estes & Co.
| 1. Jean Noel Christmas in France |
(1892) | by Florence Scannell / illustrated by Edith Scannell |
| 2. Dulce's Promise Christmas in England |
(1892) | by Florence Scannell / illustrated by Edith Scannell |
| 3. Little Musician Christmas in Italy |
(1892) | by Florence Scannell / illustrated by Edith Scannell |
| 4. Lischen and the Fairy Christmas in Germany |
(1892) | by Florence Scannell / illustrated by Edith Scannell |
| 5. Parson's Miracle Christmas in America |
(1894) | by Hezekiah Butterworth / illustrated by F. T. Merrill and L. J. Bridgman |
| 6. 'Round the Yule Log Christmas in Norway |
(1895) | Translated by H. L. Broekstad Illustrated by L. J. Bridgman |
| 7. The Forest Fairy Christmas in Switzerland |
(1896) | by Eva H. Knatchbull-Hugessen Illustrated by L. J. Bridgman |
| 8. Christmas in Russia Little Paulina |
(1906) | Adapted from Mary Cowden Clarke by Anna Robinson |
| 9. Christmas in Canada Harry's Temptation |
(1906) | by R. E. C., adapted by Anna Robinson, Illustrated by Bertha G. Davidson |
| 10. Christmas in Denmark Hilda's Wish |
(1908) | by Bertha Davidson Hoxie |
| 11. Christmas in Holland A Loyal Little Subject |
(1908) | by Sarah Gertrude Pomeroy |
| 12. Christmas in Japan Saburo's Reward |
(1909) | by Sarah Gertrude Pomeroy |
| 13. Christmas in Spain Marguerita's Day of Rejoicing |
(1910) | by Sarah Gertrude Pomeroy |
| 14. Christmas in Austria Fritzel's Friends |
(1910) | by Frances Bartlett |
| 15. Christmas in Sweden A Festival of Light |
(1911) | by Sarah Gertrude Pomeroy / Illustrated by Bertha D. Hoxie |
This series was introduced with the first four books in 1892. Estes
and Lauriat published the first 7 titles. All other new titles were
published by Dana Estes & Co. All the books had 32 pages and
numerous illustrations. Estes and Lauriat books do not note a
copyright
or a title page date.
After Format 1 the only publisher of this series was Dana Estes &
Co. Although a number of the Estes formats were published after 1900,
they are reviewed here for completeness.
Format 1 (Volumes 1-7) Vellum Cloth. Right half of the front cover has
various decorative patterns. The left half has a book specific line
drawn picture with the title. 8" x 5". This format published until
1904.
This format was seen with the Estes and Lauriat and the Dana Estes
& Co. (1899 and later) imprints.
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Format 2. 1905
Vellum cloth stamped in gilt. Appliqué picture. This format was
only published by Dana Estes & Co.
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Format 3. (1906)
Cloth. Various colors. Cover has gilt frame within which is a
book
appropriate appliqué. This format was only published by Dana Estes
& Co.
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Format 4.
Wood veneer cover with a book specific picture within an an oval. 8" x
5". This format seen in 1907.
This format was only published by Dana Estes & Co.
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Format 5. 1908-1909
Cloth. Various colors. Gilt title on the cover. Picture in the
center of the cover.
It appears that this new format was released in 1910. Only published
by
Dana Estes & Co.
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Format 6. 1910-1912
Cloth. Various colors. Gilt lettering. Artistic lithograph inlaid
on the cover.
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