The child's fairy library. [Series 2].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Thomas, Joseph, publisher., Publisher.

Koblenzer Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)

Tegg and Son., Publisher.

Simpkin and Marshall., Publisher.

Willoughby & Co., Printer.

Andrew, Best & Leloir., Engraver.

British Imprints Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)

Language:

English

Genre:

Fairy tales -- 1837.

Juvenile literature -- 1837.

Publishers' advertisements -- 1837.

Physical Description:

167, [1] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 14 cm.

Place of Publication:

London : Joseph Thomas : Tegg and Son : Simpkin and Marshall, [1837?] ([London] : Willoughby & Co.)

Contents:

The white cat

The master cat, or, Puss in Boots

Babiola

Prince Cherry.

Notes:

"Series 2": inferred from other records and publisher's advertisement in back for Series 3.

Date from Series 1.

Ill. engraved and signed: Andrew. Best. Leloir or Andrew B.L.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Exhibited: "Enchanting Simplicity: Children's Book Illustration Past and Present" at The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, 2009.

Athenaeum copy: Gift of Peter J. Koblenzer.

Athenaeum's copy has inscription on front flyleaf: "Grace Field 9 years old 22 January 1850."

Athenaeum's copy lacks part of spine.