Casket of Juveniles

Published by Phinney, Blakeman & Mason/ Blakeman & Mason/ Oakley & Mason/ Mason, Baker & Pratt
I. Leonard Barton, The Blind Boy by William C. Knowles
II. Emily and Clara's Trip to Niagara Falls by "Editor of the Youth's Casket" (James O. Brayman)
III. May-Day Ramble by "Editor of the Youth's Casket" (James O. Brayman)
IV. Burning Village by "Editor of the Youth's Casket" (James O. Brayman)
V. Book of Animals by "Editor of the Youth's Casket" (James O. Brayman)
VI. Book of Birds by "Editor of the Youth's Casket" (James O. Brayman)

This series was printed by Phinney, Blakeman & Mason in about 1860 and reprinted by Blakeman & Mason in 1862. Oakley & Mason published these volumes (not seen) and later Mason, Baker & Pratt published the series. Phinney & Co., a Buffalo firm published this set in 1859 and Ingham & Bragg, a Cleveland company, also printed the series.

Illustrated / Colored plate.

Format for both Phinney, Blakeman & Mason and Blakeman & Mason are the same.
Cloth. Red or blue. seen. Pebbled cloth with gilt cover and spine lettering and decoration. 5" x 6".

The Mason, Baker & Pratt format:
Cloth. Various colors. Gilt cover letter box and decoration. Spine notes title in gilt.

Phinney, Blakeman & Mason

Blakeman & Mason

Mason, Baker & Pratt