Charles Caverly, Jr., Boston

Caverly was the agent/general manager for the Universalist Publishing House between 1874 and his death in 1893. While there he published a number of well known Universalist magazines for children and adults. These included: The Universalist, The Myrtle, Sunday School Helper, Universalist Quarterly, the Christian Leader and the Universalist Almanac and Register.

Caverly was named secretary of the Universalist Publishing House in 1868. In 1862 it had originally been organized as the New England Publishing house. The name was changed in about 1867.

The Myrtle was a weekly periodical, which was edited by Mrs. E. M. Bruce. Bruce authored all the titles in the two series that were published on Caverly's imprint.

Happy Hearts Series by Mrs. E. M. Bruce 1874

Little Light
Borrowing
Open Doors
Patient Johnny
Merry Madge
May Party

These books were first published and copyrighted in 1874. Several full page unattributed illustrations.

Cloth. Maroon. Black line drawn decorative cover pattern. Gilt decoration and lettering on the spine 6.125" x 4.5".

Helpful Hand Series by Mrs. E. M. Bruce 1880

Week of Life, Vol.1
Week of Life, Vol. 2
Robbie (Robby) and Nellie in Business
Robbie and Nellie at School
Robby, Nellie and Susie
Silver Shadow, and Other Stories

All were published in 1880

Copyright/ title page imprint 1880.

Cloth. Red. Black line drawn lettering and floral design on the cover. Gilt letter box on the spine. 18 vo.

Here is an 1881 ad for this series.