Santa Claus on Snow Shoes by Sophie May 1898 | Bixley Shop

This beautifully preserved, rare and wonderful children's Christmas picture book was published in 1898 by DeWolfe, Fiske & Co. in 1898. Written by Sophie May, this compendium features six Christmas short stories including:

Santa Claus on Snow Shoes
Little Miss Troubleheart
A Quaker Christmas
The New Boy's Serenade
A Santa Claus Chain
Santa Claus in Harness

Full color and black and white illustrations of the period augment this 127 hardcover book.

BIXLEY NOTES
• Santa Claus on Snow Shoes
• Written by Sophie May
• Antique Children's Compendium Storybook
• 127 page hard cover book with printed cover and linen binding
• Published by DeWolfe, Fiske & Co., 1898
• Measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In excellent condition for its age (127 years and counting)
• Some slight shelf-wear and fraying on the covers
• One page has detached from the binding
• Otherwise pages are in excellent shape with only a bit of yellowing

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