Alden Series 1851

Published by Raynor/Howe
1 Choice Stories for the Young by Joseph Alden
2. Rupert Cabell by Joseph Alden
3. Old Revolutionary Soldier by Joseph Alden
4. Days of Boyhood by Joseph Alden
5. Little Clara; or, Self Control by Mrs. Anna Bache
6. Good Boys' and Girls' Picture Gallery by "Morton"
7. Little Dora; or, The Four Seasons by a Lady of Charleston
8. Pebbles from the Sea-Shore, or Lizzie's First Gleanings by "A Father"

#1, 2, 3, and 4 were previously published by Gates & Stedman.
#5 was previously published by J. K. Simon
#6 was previously published by George W. Briggs
#7 and #8 were previously published by George S Appleton

Editions have been seen in: 1851 (Volumes #1-6), 1854, 1862, 1863, 1864, 1867
Titles #7 and 8 were added to the series by Samuel Raynor in 1854.

This series was published in the same format by Samuel Raynor, and Howe & Ferry. No titles printed between 1856-1859 have been seen but if there were, then Raynor, Howe & Ferry also published the volumes in this series.

Format:
Cloth. Red. Gilt decoration and lettering on the cover’s center. Gilt lettering and decorative pattern on the spine. 6" x 4.75".

1851 Samuel Raynor

1854 Samuel Raynor

1863 Howe & Ferry

1864 Howe & Ferry