Child's Own Library of Fairy Tales
Published by Ashmead & Evans
1. Child's Own Book of Fairy Tales | 1867 | |
2. Aunt Fanny's Fairy Tales | by Charles A. Dana (Translated from the German) | 1865 |
3. Seaside and Fireside Fairies | by A. L. Wister (Translated from the German), Van Ingen illustration | 1864 |
In 1864 when Aunt Fanny's Fairy Tales was published, it was noted to
be a companion book to Seaside and Fireside Fairies. In 1867 this
series of
three books was introduced.
Ashmead & Evans format
In 1864 the format of books #2 and #3:
Cloth. Blindstamped. Gilt illustration and lettering on the spine.
7.25" x 4.75".
The Duffield Ashmead version of this series has not been seen. Descriptions note gilt lettering on the cover and the spine - not unlike the "Boys and Girls' Illustrated Library Series".