Theodore Thinker's Stories for Little Children
by Francis C. Woodworth
| 1. A B C Picture Book with Stories |
(Copyright 1850, title page 1850) |
| 2. Stories by Jack Mason, the Old Sailor |
(Copyright 1850, title page 1850) |
| 3. Stories about Birds and Beasts |
(Copyright 1850, title page 1850) |
| 4. Stories about the Country |
(Copyright 1850, title page 1850) |
| 5. Balloon and Other Stories |
(Copyright 1850) |
| 6. The Two Cousins, or How to be Loved |
(Copyright 1851, title page 1851) |
| 7. Tom Headstrong, or Always in Trouble |
(Copyright 1851) |
| 8. Holiday Book |
(Copyright 1851) |
| 9. Girl's Story Book |
(Copyright 1851, title page 1851) |
| 10. Boy's Story Book |
(Copyright 1851) |
| 11. Uncle Reuben, and His Stories |
(Copyright 1851) |
| 12. Storm and Sunshine, or the Right Way and the Wrong Way |
(Copyright 1851) |
The first editions of these titles were published by Clark, Austin
& Co. Thereafter these titles were printed by Clark, Austin &
Smith, Clark, Austin, Maynard & Co. and Clark & Maynard.
Books that I have seen a title page date that corresponds to the
copyright date and are thus first editions are shown above. Most
likely all first editions have the copyright date as the imprint date
on the title page.
Theodore Thinker is a pseudonym used by Francis C. Woodworth
Dated editions were published yearly between 1850-1857, 1859-1862. The
later Clark & Maynard editions were not dated. A new edition was
released by Clark & Maynard in 1875.
Clark, Austin & Co. (1850/1851) First editions.
Three formats: (No priority)
1. Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped with embossed decoration and
title in the center of the cover. 4.75" x 4".
2. Red boards. Yellow cover appliqué which is the same as the wraps'
cover. 4.75" x 4".
3. Wraps. Heavy paper. Yellow. Unique cover picture for each title.
4.75" x 4".
Formats #2 and #3 volumes have a unique book appropriate cover
picture.
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Clark, Austin & Smith (1853-1859)
Three formats. No priority
1. Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped with embossed decoration and
title in the center of the cover. 4.75" x 4".
2. Wraps. Heavy paper. Yellow. Unique cover picture for each title.
4.75" x 4".
3. Red boards. Yellow cover appliqué which is the same as the wraps’
cover. 4.75" x 4".
Formats #2 and #3 volumes have a unique book appropriate cover
picture.
Some Clark, Austin & Smith books have the Clark, Austin & Co.
imprint on the front cover. See below.
Clark, Austin, Maynard & Co. (1860-1862)
Two formats.
Format 1: Cloth. Red. Embossed title on blindstamped cover. Gilt
lettering and design on the spine. 4.75" x 4".
Format 2. Wraps. Heavy paper. Yellow. Unique cover picture for each
title. 4.75" x 4".
Format 3: Red boards. Yellow cover appliqué which is the same as the
wraps' cover. 4.75" x 4".
Formats #2 and #3 volumes have a unique book appropriate cover
picture.
No books in wraps from this publisher have been seen.
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Clark and Maynard (1863-1870's)
Three formats for this series:
1. Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped with embossed decoration and
title in the center of the cover. 4.75" x 4".
2. Wraps. Heavy paper. Yellow. Unique cover picture for each title.
4.75" x 4".
3. Red boards. Yellow cover appliqué which is the same as the wraps’
cover. 4.75" x 4".
Format #3 volumes have a unique book appropriate cover picture.
Some Clark & Maynard books have Clark, Austin & Smith imprints
on the cover.
None of the Clark & Maynard books are dated.
Format 2
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