John Gay Series

Published by Hurd and Houghton
John Gay; or, Work for Boys
I. Work for Winter
II. Work for Spring
III. Work for Summer
IV. Work for Autumn

Released as a series in 1864.
First editions have 1864 title page dates.
Editions noted in 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, 1869, 1870 and 1876.

Illustrated by H. W. Herrick

Format 1: 1864-1870 editions.
Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped. Gilt spine lettering and decoration.


Format 2 (1876 edition)
Cloth. Various colors. Cover with gilt and black line drawn decoration and lettering
Spine has gilt lettering. 6.125” x 4.5”