Grandfather's Stories by Anonymous
Published by John E. Potter/ John E. Potter & Co.
1. Lazy Birds; or, The Results of Idleness |
2. Sly Boots and the Fox; or, Caught at Last |
3. Story of a Young Chanticleer |
4. Troublesome Young Monkey who Would See the World |
The series was first published by John E. Potter in 1865. By 1866 the
titles noted John E. Potter & Co. as the publisher. In about 1867
a one volume, clothbound crown quarto book, "Grandfather's Stories"
contained all these titles.
These books were published into the late 1870’s.
Illustrated
The 1865-1867 volumes had either plain pictures or oil pictures.
Later the oil pictures were replaced with illuminated illustrations.
Wraps with illuminated cover. Quarto.
None of these books have been seen.