T. Ellwood Zell & Co., Philadelphia
Hayes & Zell, Philadelphia

Thomas Ellwood Zell (1828-1905) was a Philadelphia publisher. Zell entered the publishing business in 1854 when he bought out the Troutman interest in Troutman and Hayes. Hayes & Zell were in business until 1860 when Zell bought out S. C. Hayes. For several years, beginning in 1861 Zell took over the publishing of the "Friends' Intelligencer" as the previous publisher, Wm. W. Moore, retired because of ill health.

T. Ellwood Zell & Co. was active until 1895. In the 1880's it was well known as a major subscription house. Religious books, atlases, Bibles and encyclopedias were mainstays with juvenile books a very small part of the publishing production.

In addition to his publishing efforts Zell founded the community of Zellwood as well as the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS).

Hayes & Zell 1854-1860 (HZ)
T. Ellwood Zell & Co. 1860-1895 (TEZ)

Only a few series were published by these firms.

1. Children's Gems (HZ, TEZ)
2. Hawthorne Holiday Library (HZ)
3. Little Harry Stories (TEZ)
4. Lovechild's Shilling Library (HZ, TEZ)