W. A. Townsend & Co., New York
William Adee Townsend (1814-1899) began his work career in 1834 as a railroad conductor. He joined the publishing firm of Burgess, Stringer & Co. in 1843. During his publishing years, according to reports he was offered a 50% interest in the Singer Sewing Machine patent by George B. Zeiber and turned it down. Stringer left Burgess in 1848 and established Stringer & Townsend.
In 1858, W. A. Townsend, formerly of Stringer & Townsend, formed a copartnership with James G. Gregory (1810-1865) and established W. A. Townsend & Co. In March, 1861 the firm of W. A. Townsend & Co. dissolved and was succeeded by James G. Gregory.
During its brief history, this firm published two series for
juveniles. The titles were all first editions and later were reprinted
by its successor, James G. Gregory.
Men Who Have Risen Series
| 1. Men Who have Risen | Illustrated by C. A. Doyle | (1859) |
| 2. Women of Worth | Illustrated by W. Dickes | (1860) |
| 3. Famous Boys and How They Became Great Men | (1860) |
This series was published by W. A. Townsend beginning in 1860. The books are multi-authored.
Cloth. Various colors. Gilt designs/illustrations and lettering on the cover-specific for each book. 12 mo.
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Dalton Series by William Dalton
| 1. White Elephant; or, The Hunters of Ava and the King of the Golden Foot | (1860) Illustrated by Harrison Weir |
| 2. War Tiger or, Adventures and Wonderful Fortunes of the Young Sea Chief and His Lad Chow | (1860) |
W. A. Townsend & Co. published this series in the fall of 1860. These books are first editions and were reprinted numerous times.
Cloth. Various colors. Gilt lettering and book specific illustration
on the front cover.
Spine with gilt lettering and wheat stalk. 16 mo. (Books have been
seen with gilt outlines on the front cover)
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