Drexel-Biddle & Bradley Publishing House, Philadelphia
Drexel Biddle, Philadelphia

Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle and his brother-in-law Alexander Bradley established Drexel-Biddle & Bradley in late 1895. In 1897 the firm was succeeded by Drexel Biddle. R. F. Fenno Company purchased the publications of Biddle-Drexel in 1904.

Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle Sr. (1874-1948) was born into banking money. He had careers as a publisher, professional boxer, newspaper editor, sports reporter and author. Biddle’s family was portrayed in a Disney movie, The Happiest Millionaire. Fred MacMurry played Biddle.

This firm published one series for juveniles.

Froggy Fairy Book series by Anthony J. Drexel-Biddle

(These books were reprinted later in both formats (boards and cloth) in 1904 and only in boards in 1905 by Geoge W. Jacobs.)

Two formats have been seen.
The first editions of both books were published in cloth with black, colors and gilt covers. Each book has a unique cover illustration. 6" x 8.5"

The first edition of book #1 was published by Drexel-Biddle & Bradley.
The first edition title page noted 1896.

First edition of book #2 was published by Drexel Biddle.
Title page 1898

Book #1
First edition

Book #1
1897- 3rd edition.
(The second edition also was published in 1897-not shown here)

First edition of book #2
Drexel Biddle was the publisher
Cloth. Blue. 6” x 8.5"

3rd edition of book #2 (1900)
Rewritten.
Illustrated now by both Anne Pennock and Gustave Verbeek

Second Format:
Boards. Cover in colors with a frog playing a violin.