| Summary: | "In verse, with pictures. Title, imprint statement, and series transcribed from p. [1] of wrapper. Caption title: Visit to the zoo/ajlogical gardens. "McLoughlin Bros., publishers, 71 & 73 Duane St., N.Y."--at foot of p. [4] of wrapper. McLoughlin Bros. was located at 71 & 73 Duane St. between 1871 and 1886. "Aunt Louisa. Big picture series--Quarto, demi. Six full page illustrations printed in colors ... Price, 25 cents each [thirty titles listed] ... Golden light series ... 6 kinds ... 15 cents each"--publisher's advertisement, p. [4] of wrapper. These descriptions match those given in the McLoughlin trade catalogue for 1875, with the exception of the Aunt Louisa's big picture series, which the catalogue lists as "Aunt Louisa's big picture books ... fifty kinds." Wrapper printed in colored ink. Plates chromolithographed. Wrapper illustration signed by William Momberger. Third plate signed: R. Hy."
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