William Hyde & Son, Portland, Maine
William Hyde (1788-1870) entered the book business in Bath, Maine in 1811. In 1816 he bought the Portland bookstores of Lyman and Hall as well as Mr. Murray and opened his own store. His company went through several name iterations including William Hyde, Shirley and Hyde, Hyde, Lord and Duren and William Hyde & Son. He retired in 1857.
William Hyde & Son published one series for juveniles.
My Own Cottage Stories by Melville (pseudonym)
| 1. One Hundred Cottage Stories for Girls | (Copyright 1850/ title page 1851) |
| 2. One Hundred Cottage Stories for Boys | (Copyright 1850/ title page 1851) |
| 3. My Own Cottage Stories for Summer Hours | (Copyright and title page 1852) |
| 4. My Own Cottage Stories for Winter Evenings | (Copyright and title page 1852) |
The first editions of this four volume set were published by William Hyde & Son. The series was published as late as 1853.
Cloth. Blindstamped with an embossed decorative cover pattern. Gold gilt spine lettering and decoration. 6.125" x 4".
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