John Ball, Philadelphia
Nothing is known about this publisher.
Christmas Juveniles by Mrs. Lovechild (Lady Eleanor Fenn)
| 1. King of the Swans |
| 2. Old Oak Chest, or A Book a Great Treasure |
| 3. Little Basket Maker |
| 4. Clever Boy and Other Stories for the Young |
| 5. Henry Tripp |
| 6. Water Fairy |
| 7. Two Doves |
| 8. Christmas Tree |
John Ball published this series in 1850. The exact number of titles is unknown.
Other firms, Whilt & Yost, Hayes & Zell and T. Ellwood Zell & Co. (Lovechild’s Shilling Library) also published this set of books.
Several of these stories were probably not written by Lady Fenn (#4, 5, and 8)
Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped with embossed decoration on the cover with gilt floral pattern. 5.75" x 4.75"
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