Corwin's Nest Series; or, Stories of Bessie and Jamie
by Madeline Leslie (Harriette Newell Woods Baker)
Published by Andrew F. Graves/ Graves & Ellis
1. Little Tot's Lessons |
2. Birthday Party |
3. Bessie and the Squirrels |
4. Children at Play |
5. Whistling Horace |
6. Jamie and His Pony |
All six books are Andrew F. Graves first editions copyrighted in 1869.
Andrew F. Graves introduced this series with the first three books early in 1869. By later in 1869 the series included Volumes #1-6 and was also divided into two subseries: Volumes #1-3 comprised “Corwin's Nest Series for Girls". Volumes #4-6 comprised "Corwin's Nest Series for Boys". The subseries were sold in three book boxed sets.
Early ads note the name of the series was "Birdlet's in Corwin's Nest"
Graves & Ellis published this series in 1871-1872. (This format
not seen.)
Andrew F. Graves printed the series between 1873-1876.
Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped. Gilt lettering and design on the spine. 6" x 4".