Magnet Stories, No. 1
Published by Pott, Young & Co.
| 1. Blind Ursula | by Mrs. Webb |
| 2. Lottie's Half Sovereign | by Mrs. Russell Gray |
| 3. Orphans of Elfholm | by Frances Browne |
| 4. Angel Unawares | by Mary Howitt |
| 5. Captive's Daughter | by W. Heard Hillyard |
The four Magnet Stories series contained titles that were published earlier by Pott & Amery in its Magnet Stories for Summer Days and Winter Nights series. The latter series included 56 titles which were first published by a London firm, Groombridge & Sons.
The titles above are part of the Pott, Young & Co. series which was published in about 1875.
Only the Pott & Amery books have been seen. Whether the Pott, Young volumes have the same format is unknown. In the Pott & Amery books there are ads for Groombridge & Sons.
Each book has 15 wood engravings.
Cloth. 6.5" x 4.25"
(Picture below is from Magnet Stories, No. 4)
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