Marks' Colored Toy Books
| The History of the Children in the Wood |
| House that Jack Built |
| Cinderella |
| Ladder in Learning |
| Goody Two Shoes |
| Dame Trot and Her Comical Dog |
| Little Dame Crump |
| Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog |
| Little Red Riding Hood |
| Whittington and His Cat |
| History of Johnny Gilpin |
| Life and Death of Cock Robin |
These books were originally published by J. L. Marks, a London
publisher, in the 1830's and 1840's. The latest edition by Marks is
identical to the bottom edition shown here except that this book says
"Albany Edition", whereas the Marks' book says "Marks's Edition".
Two different formats have been noted. This series was published by
both firms. The top format below was only printed by Steele and Durrie.
An Albany edition published by D. S. Durrie has not been seen as of yet.
Wraps. Various colors. eight pages, not including the covers. 7" x
4.5"
(This format is identical to latest J. L. Marks' books.)
