Little Blossom's Stories

Published by D. Lothrop & Co.
1. Fair Play and Other Stories by Rev. J. D. Strong
2. Wintergreen Girl and Other Stories by Rev. J. D. Strong
3. Daisy's Mission by Mary Latham Clark
4. Better than Gold and Other Stories by Rev. J. D. Strong
5. Unknown title

Released as a series by D. Lothrop & Co. in 1870.

Illustrated

Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped. Gilt lettering on the spine. 6" x 4".

There are two blindstamped cover patterns. The earlier one (first editions) has peripheral parallel lines on the cover whereas the later one has a decorative diamond pattern on the periphery. The earlier book back ads note eight books in the $500 Prize Series. The later book notes the eight books in the $500 Prize Series could be purchased in boxes of four volumes. The boxed sets were introduced in 1871.

First format

Second format