Arthur's New Juvenile Library by T. S. Arthur
Published by J. B. Lippincott & Co.
1. Maggy's Baby |
2. Uncle Ben's New Year's Gift |
3. Mr. Haven't-Got-Time |
4. Lost Children |
5. Who is the Greatest? |
6. Who are Happiest? |
7. Pierre, the Organ Boy |
8. Cedardale; or, The Peacemakers |
9. Last Penny |
10. Our Little Harry |
11. Wounded Boy |
12. Poor Woodcutter |
The first editions of these titles were published by Lippincott, Grambo & Co. in 1852. J. B. Lippincott & Co. published numerous editions between 1856 and 1881. Publication dates have been noted in 1856, 1857, 1859, 1860, 1863, 1864, 1868, 1869, 1872 and 1875.
Beginning in 1872 the twelve titles were also combined into six books. This series was known as "Arthur's Popular Juvenile Library"
For more information about this series see: Timothy Shay Arthur
Illustrated titles page by Croome.
1857 Format: (Same as the 1855 Lippincott, Grambo & Co. format)
Cloth. Various colors. Cover has embossed series title and
illustration of children. Gilt spine lettering and illustration. 6.25”
x 5".
1859-1863 Format:
Cloth. Various colors. Cover has gilt illustration of children with an
embossed decorative pattern.
Spine has gilt lettering and illustration. 6.25" x 5".
1868-1869 Format:
Cloth. Various colors. Cover has embossed illustration of children.
Spine has gilt lettering and illustration.
1873 Format
Cloth. Green. Non-book specific cover applique with black decorative
design.
Gilt spine lettering and illustration. 6.875" x 4.5"