Bobbin-Boy Series
| 1. Bobbin Boy; or, How Nat Got His Learning (Copyright 1860/
First edition 1860 on the title page) by William M. Thayer |
| 2. Printer Boy; or, How Ben Franklin Made His Mark
(Copyright 1860) by William M. Thayer |
| 3. Drummer Boy (Copyright 1863/ First edition 1863 on the
title page) by the author of Father Brighthopes (John T.
Trowbridge) |
J. E. Tilton and Company published known editions in 1860, 1861,
1862, 1863, 1864 and 1867. The J. E. Tilton and Company books are
first editions. Drummer-Boy was added to the set in 1863.
Illustrated
Cloth. Various Colors. Blindstamped. Gilt book specific spine
illustration and lettering. 4.50" x 7".
(1860 and 1861 books have an embossed illustration of an angel reading
on the cover). The spines were unchanged throughout all the editions.
The covers did change. Examples below.
Sold individually or as a boxed set.
1863 Bobbin Boy Cover:
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1863 Drummer Boy
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1864- Printer Boy Cover
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