Be Series by M. H. Maxwell/ edited by Daniel P. Kidder

Published by Lane & Tippett/ Lane & Scott
1. Be Kind; A Narrative, Showing the Result of Good Treatment to Animals, Grown People and Children
2. Be Patient; or, The Story of Solomon Gundy
3. Be Good: An Important Precept Illustrated in Ralph’s Account of a Visit to the Country
4. Be Diligent; An Important Precept Practically Illustrated
5. Be True: A Story for Little and Grown-Up Children
6. Be Wise: A Story in Seven Chapters

This set was first published by Lane & Tippett in 1848 and then reprinted by Lane & Scott.

Two formats noted. (Priority not established)

Lane & Scott format:
Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped with an embossed cover pattern. Gilt title on the spine.


Marbled paper over boards with a leather spine.
Title stamped in gilt on spine. 32 mo.