Moral and Instructive Tales by Anonymous
Published by John E. Potter/ John E. Potter & Co.
| 1. Mary and Dick; or, The Beauty of Kindness |
| 2. Little Perseverance; or, Industry Rewarded |
| 3. My Mother; or, A Child's Affection |
| 4. Greedy Giant; or, The End of Covetousness |
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, "Uncle John's Own Book of Moral and Instructive 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 illuminated illustrations.
Wraps with illuminated cover. Quarto.
None of these books have been seen.