Household Toy Books
Published by Hurst & Co.
1. Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp |
2. Cinderella and the Glass Slipper |
3. Old King Cole |
4. Jack the Giant Killer |
5. Rip Van Winkle |
This series was published initially by Hurst & Co. in 1897. This
same series was previously published by George D. Hurst in 1896. See:
19th
Century Juvenile Series - George D. Hurst
In that year books with limp covers as well as a format in linen were
printed.
In 1898 the limp cover books were not published and they were replaced by board cover books. The linen books were published until 1900 and the board cover books were published until 1901.
Each book has a unique color cover illustration. Quarto.
The book directly book is a limp cover book from 1897.
The book below is a linen indestructible book. (1896-1900)