Stories for Childhood edited by Mrs. Colman

Published by Edward Livermore
1. Charles and Emily by Mrs. Colman
2. Faithful Walter by Mrs. Colman
3. Orphan Boy's Trials by Rev. Thomas Cromwell
4. Little Dog Trusty by Maria Edgeworth
5. True Benevolence
6. Carrier Pigeon by Increase N. Tarbox
7. Anna's Trials by Miss A. A. Gray
8. John's Adventures by Miss A. A. Gray
9. Wendeline and Her Lady-Bug by Miss A. A. Gray

These titles were previously published by Samuel Colman. B. B. Mussey also published #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Copies by Livermore and its successors have been seen in 1847, 1848, 1849, 1850, 1851, 1853, 1854, 1856 and 1858.

Format 1
Boards. Colorful decorative pattern on the front cover. 4.5" x 5.5".
Seen between 1848-1854.


Format 2
Cloth. Brown. Blindstamped.
Advertised in 1848 by Edward Livermore
Not seen.

Format 3 (Livermore & Rudd, Rudd & Carleton)
Boards. Red cloth backs. Square. 16 mo.
This style has not been seen

Format 4 (Rudd & Carleton) 1858
Cloth. Blindstamped. Gilt spine lettering and decoration. 5.75" x 4.5"