Ragged Dick Series by Horatio Alger, Jr.
Published by Loring
| 1. Ragged Dick; or Street Life in New York with the Boot-Blacks | (Copyright 1868) |
| 2. Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter | (Copyright 1868) |
| 3. Mark, the Match Boy; or, Richard Hunter's Ward | (Copyright 1869) |
| 4. Rough and Ready; His Fortunes and Adventures | (Copyright 1869) |
| 5. Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves | (Copyright 1870) |
| 6. Rufus and Rose; or, The Fortunes of Rough and Ready | (Copyright 1870) |
Loring published the first editions of these titles. For information about the first editions, see: The Horatio Alger Society
Illustrated
Cloth. Purple or green. Blindstamped. Peripheral embossed cover pattern. Gilt illustrations and lettering on the spine. 7" x 5".
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The illustrated title page with only one boy is the earlier of the two title pages for volumes #1 and #2
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