Step back in time with this beautifully preserved antique 1899 edition of Wide Awake Story Book for Our Boys and Girls, published by the renowned Lothrop Publishing Company of Boston. This enchanting hardcover features a gorgeously illustrated cover depicting a charming winter scene and is filled with engaging tales, poems, and stories for children from the turn of the century. With its worn edges, delicate patina, and nostalgic charm, this book is a true collectible—perfect for vintage book lovers, antique decor enthusiasts, or anyone who cherishes the timeless innocence of classic children’s literature. Details: • Title: Wide Awake Story Book for Our Boys and Girls • Published: 1899 by Lothrop Publishing Company, Boston • Hardcover with cloth spine • Features original illustrated cover art • Measures approx. 8” x 10” • Condition: Antique wear consistent with age; binding is intact, cover shows surface wear (see photo) Perfect for: • Antique children’s book collectors • Victorian era decor • Vintage Christmas displays • Library or nursery shelf styling • Heirloom gift for literature lovers ⸻ 28 SEO Keywords: 1. antique children’s book 2. 1899 storybook 3. Wide Awake Story Book 4. vintage kids book 5. Lothrop Publishing Company 6. Victorian children’s stories 7. collectible antique book 8. 19th century storybook 9. illustrated antique book 10. old children’s literature 11. classic bedtime stories 12. hardcover antique book 13. vintage story collection 14. winter scene book cover 15. Wide Awake series 16. turn of the century book 17. heirloom children’s book 18. Christmas storybook 19. antique holiday gift 20. boys and girls storybook 21. Victorian illustration book 22. old fashioned kids book 23. rare vintage book 24. Boston book publisher 25. rustic book decor 26. historical children’s stories 27. vintage nursery decor 28. 1890s illustrated book