W. I. Pooley, New York
William I. Pooley (1825-1879) was born in New York City and began in the book business as a clerk with Stringer & Townsend. He subsequently worked for Dewitt & Davenport. He went into business on his own in about 1857 and closed his business because of financial issues in about 1872. Later he was an agent for the J. H. Butler & Co. and Baker, Pratt & Co. firms.
W. I. Pooley was a publisher, bookseller and blank book manufacturer.
Although numerous series and sets for juveniles are listed in its
catalogue, with the exception of the "College Series" these books were
sold by Pooley but not published by Pooley.
W. I. Pooley only published one series for juveniles.
College Library by Frederic Farrar
| 1. Eric; or, Little By Little |
| 2. St. Winifred's: or, The World of School |
| 3. Julian Home, A Tale of College Life |
The College Library was published in a new edition by W. I. Pooley in
1869.
The earliest American editions for each title in this series that I
have seen are listed below.
There may be earlier editions that I am not aware of.
#1 Ridd & Carleton 1859
#2 Follett, Foster & Co. 1863
#3 J. B. Lippincott & Co. in 1860.
Cloth. Dark green. Gilt cover design and lettering.
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