Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Co., Cincinnati

In 1815 Coleman and Phillips opened a bookstore in Cincinnati. Charles F. Wistach (1818-1882) joined the newly named firm of Wm. Phillips & Co. in the 1830's upon the retirement of Coleman. When Wm. Phillips & Co. dissolved in 1852, William Moore, Samuel B. Keys, and Anderson joined Wilstach to establish Moore, Anderson, Wilstach & Keys. Anderson withdrew from the company in 1854 leaving Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Co. which operated between 1855 and 1864.

Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Co. published one series for juveniles.

Listed below are the successor publishing firms. None of these companies printed a series for juveniles.

Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Overend 1856 (Short lived)
Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Co. 1857-1864 (Also Moore, Wilstach & Keys)
Moore, Wilstach & Baldwin 1864-1869 (Frank H. Baldwin)
Moore, Wilstach & Moore 1870 (Established June 1869 / Dissolved 3/1/1870)
Charles F. Wilstach & Co. 1870 (Successor to Moore, Wilstach & Moore)
Wilstach, Baldwin & Co. 1870-1878 (July 1, 1870 established partners: Frank H. Baldwin and John S. Baker)

Between 1866 and 1869 Charles F. Wilstach was also mayor of Cincinnati.

Sailor Life Series by Charles Nordhoff

Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Co. published the first editions of these titles.
First edition title page noted 1856

In 1857 this firm printed "Nine Years a Sailor" which combined all three titles into one volume.
In 1866 Moore, Wilstach & Baldwin also published this title.

Illustrated

Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped. Diamond embossed cover pattern.
Spine with gilt lettering and book specific illustration. 6.75" x 4.75".