Summary: | "Title, imprint statement, and series transcribed from p. [1] of wrapper. Series transposed from head of wrapper. "McLoughlin Bros., manufacturers of toy books, games, &c., 24 Beekman Street, New York ... Electrotyped by Vincent Dill, no. 24 Beekman Street, New York."--p. [4] of wrapper. McLoughlin Bros. was located at 24 Beekman St., New York, between 1858 and 1862; it was subsequently located at 30 Beekman St. between 1863 and April 1870. (See obituary for John McLoughlin, Publishers' weekly, May 6, 1905.) Vincent Dill was located at 24 Beekman St. between 1859 and 1866. Wrapper printed in red and black ink. "Mother's series.--New. 16mo. colored toys ... Puss in Boots ... price 8 cents each."--series list, p. [4] of wrapper. Wood engravings are hand-colored. Publisher's advertisement, p. [4] of wrapper, includes ads for Aunt Mary's little series, Sunshine series, Aunt Grumble's series, Uncle Frank's series, Mother's series, and Aunt Effie's 12mo. toy books."
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