Picture Books for Boys and Girls
by J. P. W. (James P. Walker)
Published by Leavitt & Allen
| 1. Pretty Pictures and Pleasant Rhymes for Dear Children |
| 2. Pictorial Gift for the Little Ones |
| 3. Boys and Girls' Book of Songs & Ballads |
| 4. Child's Book of Bible Pictures |
| 5. Delight of the Nursery |
As noted below this set was published in 1860, 1863 and 1866 by Leavitt & Allen. 1864 and 1865 editions have not been seen.
An 1863 book in wraps called "The Children's Scrap Book" contains all five of the volumes.
Colored illustrations
Three formats.
Format 1:
1860. Cloth. Full cover applique with a colored picture of a number of
children. 10.5” x 8”.
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Format 2
1863. Wraps. Title, author’s initials and publisher lettered on the
cover. 10.5“ x 8”. 32 pages each (Not including the covers)
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Omnibus 1863 book
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Format 3
1866. Cloth. Various colors. Gilt cover lettering.
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