Little Library

Published by C. S. Francis & Co.

The history of this multivolume library is somewhat complicated.
Titles were added over the years and some titles were deleted.

The list here is given by date:

1844 - 5 titles
1. Flowers for Children, Part 1 by Lydia Maria Child (Copyright 1844)
2. Favorite Scholar by Mary Howitt (Copyright 1844)
3. Turns of Fortune by Mrs. S. C. Hall
4. Robins by Mrs. Sarah K. Trimmer (Copyright 1844)
5. Facts to Correct Fancies by A Mother (Copyright 1845)
In 1845 titles 6-7 were added:
6. Flowers for Children, No. 2 by L. Maria Child (Copyright 1844)
7. Kate and Lizzie by Miss Abbot (Copyright 1844)
In 1846, there were 12 titles
8. Russel and Sidney by Miss Lesli (Copyright 1846)
9. Private Purse by Mrs. S. C. Hall (Copyright 1845)
10. Claudine; or, Humility the Basis of All the Virtues by A Mother
11. Stories and Poems for Children by Unknown
12. Classic Tales by Miss Eliza Robins
In 1847- 13 titles
13. Little Wreath of Stories and Poems for Children by Caroline Gilman
1848 list notes 17 titles
14. Flowers for Children, No. 3 by L. Maria Child
15. Holiday Stories by Unknown
16. Christmas Greeting by Hans Christian Andersen
17. Picture Book Without Pictures by Hans Christian Andersen

In 1848, 5 books were advertised as being in preparation
History of an Officer's Widow by Mrs. Hofland
Clergyman's Widow by Mrs. Hofland
Merchant's Widow by Mrs. Hofland
Affectionate Brothers by Hofland
Always Happy! or Anecdotes of Felix by a Mother

It appears that "Affectionate Brother" and "Always Happy" were never actually part of the series.

By 1849 there were 24 titles
18. History of an Officer's Widow by Mrs. Hofland (Barbara Wreaks Poole)
19. Clergyman's Widow by Mrs. Hofland (Barbara Wreaks Poole)
20. Merchant's Widow by Mrs. Hofland (Barbara Wreaks Poole)
21. Danish Story Book by Hans Christian Andersen (Copyright 1848)
22. Fireside Tales by Mary Howitt
23. Turtle Dove of Carmel by Mary Howitt
24. Christmas Tree by Mary Howitt
In 1851, new volumes were added:
25. Story Teller by Hans Christian Andersen
26. Ugly Duck by Hans Christian Andersen (Copyright 1850)
27. Little Ellie by Hans Christian Andersen (Copyright 1850)
28. Merchant's Daughter by Mrs. S. C. Hall
29. How to Win Love; or, Rhoda's Lesson by Anonymous
In 1852:
30. Whisperer by Mrs. S. C. Hall (Copyright 1851)
31. Mrs. Leicester's School by Charles and Mary Lamb (Copyright 1852)
32. Barbadoes Girl by Mrs. Hofland (Barbara Wreaks Poole) (Copyright 1852)

Later in 1854, the Little Library had 23 titles.
The Andersen titles and the Hofland titles were in their own series by 1855.

Flowers for Children, Part 1
Flowers for Children, No. 2
Flowers for Children, No. 3
Favorite Scholar by Mary Howitt
Robins by Mrs. Trimmer c. 1844
Claudine; or, Humility the Basis of All the Virtues
Kate and Lizzie by Miss Abbot
Right and Wrong by Unknown
Turtle Dove by Mary Howitt
Christmas Tree by Mary Howitt
Flowers for Children, Part 3 (1850). c. 1846
Little Wreath by Caroline Gilman (Copyright 1846)
Stories and Poems for Children by Caroline Gilman
Facts to Correct Fancies by A Mother
Holiday Stories by Unknown
Classic tales by Miss Eliza Robins
Turns of Fortune by Mrs. S. C. Hall
Private Purse by Mrs. S. C. Hall
Merchant’s Daughter Mrs. S. C. Hall
Whisperer by Mrs. S. C. Hall
Mrs. Leicester’s School by Charles and Mary Lamb
Scottish Orphans by Mrs. Blackford
How to Win by Unknown

In 1855 these two titles were added:
Some of a Genius by Mrs. Hofland
Alice and Her Aunt by Unknown

C. S. Francis & Co. published this series between 1844 and the late 1850's.
Titles were added and deleted during the the series' years.
There was no change in the format however.

Illustrated

Format.
Cloth. Blindstamped with an embossed cover pattern and series and publisher name.
Spine with gilt lettering and decoration. 5.75" x 3.5".