Mother's Library for Little Folks
1. Willy's Rambles |
by Marcet (Jane Haldimand) |
2. Birth-Day Gift, for Little Heads and Little Hearts |
by Anonymous |
3. Playhouse and Workshop |
by Father |
4. Nursery Songs |
by Anonymous (Mrs. Eliza Lee Cabot Follen) |
5. Infant's Annual |
by Anonymous |
6. Picture - Book |
by Anonymous |
7. Fido, or the Faithful Friend |
by Anonymous |
8. Stories for my Children |
by Anonymous |
8. Child's Gem (Listed in some ads as #8- This
may be the same book as the other #8.) |
This series was also published by Samuel Colman but in four volumes.
(#1, 2, 3, 4). Colman's editions predate the Kearny books.
Subsequently Colman's successor, James P. Giffing published this series
in five volumes with volume 5 being: "Moral Stories in Rhyme".
It appears that volumes #5-8 were Kearny first editions but this is not
confirmed.
Cloth. Various colors and cloth patterns. Blindstamped. 3.75" x 4.5".
38 cents.
These books were also published in wraps. This format has not been
seen. 25 cents.
Numerous illustrations.
Editions noted in 1839, 1843, 1845, 1846. Copies without a dated title
page have been seen. Using the title page address can help approximate
the book's date.