Fords, Howard & Hulbert, New York
This firm succeeded J. B. Ford & Co. in 1877. The partners were J. B. and E. L Ford, Mr. J. H. Howard and Mr. G. S. Hulbert. All of the latter members of the new firm were previously affiliated with the J. B. Ford & Co.
The outfit initially was to be a subscription house but as time went on numerous trade books were also published.
By 1907 G. S. Hulbert had his own publishing firm: G. S. Hulbert & Co.
Fords, Howard & Hulbert published part of one series or
juveniles
True Grit Series by Edward S. Ellis
| 1. Dorsey the Young Inventor | (Copyright Fords, Howard & Hulbert 1899) |
| 2. Secret of Coffin Island | (Copyright Henry T. Coates & Co. 1897) |
| 3. Jim and Joe, the Two Brave Boys | (Copyright Henry T. Coates & Co. 1902) |
Fords, Howard & Hubert published the first edition of book #1 in 1899. It stated in ads that it was the first volume in the "True Grit Series". This publisher did not publish either #2 or #3.
The first edition of "Secret of Coffin Island” was published by Henry T. Coates & Co. in 1897. It was not part of any series at that time. Jim and Joe and a reprint of Dorsey were published by Henry T. Coates & Co. in 1902 and the three books at that time made up a newly formed True Grit Series.
Illustrated
Volume #1 Fords, Howard & Hulbert format.
Cloth. Grey. Gilt lettering. Cover picture of Dorsey. 12 mo.
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