Summary: | "Title, imprint, and series statement transcribed from p. [1] of printed wrapper. Publisher's advertisement, p. [4] of wrapper, features ads for "Mother's series," "Father's series," Susie Sunshine's series," "Fairy Moonbeam's series," "Peter Prim's series," and "Little Slovenly Peter." All of these series are listed as new. The same series are listed as new in the catalogue, List of toy books manufactured ... by McLoughlin Bros., (New York, 1867). Wrapper and textual illustrations printed in color. Illustrations produced by a relief process (zinc etching?). Illustrations probably designed by McLoughlin staff artist Justin H. Howard. Wrapper illustration signed by engraver Edward P. Cogger. "New picture books for little children."--publisher's advertisement, p. [4] of wrapper."
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