Homespun Library
by Sophia Homespun (Mrs. Elizabeth Harpe Monmouth)
Published by D. Lothrop & Co.
| 1. Blue-Eyed Jimmy; or, The Good Boy | (Copyright 1870) |
| 2. Johnny Jones; or, The Bad Boy | (Copyright 1870) |
| 3. Ruth Shaw; or, The Good Girl | (Copyright 1870) |
| 4. Nattie Nesmith; or, The Bad Girl | (Copyright 1870) |
| 5. Much Fruit | (Copyright 1870) |
This series was introduced by D. Lothrop & Co. in 1870. It was published into the mid 1880's
These titles were part of later publisher's series.
Illustrations by Billings
The first format for most of the D. Lothrop & Co. series published in 1870 was a blindstamped book with gilt spine lettering. This format has not been seen.
The presumed second format is shown here.
Cloth. Various colors. Black line drawn decorative front cover
pattern. Spine with gold letter box. 16 mo.
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The third format also published by D. Lothrop & Co.
Cloth. Brown. Gilt cover illustration and spine lettering.
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