Little Frankie Series
by Madeline Leslie (Harriette Newell Woods Baker)

Published by Crosby, Nichols, Lee and Co. / Crosby and Nichols/ Crosby and Ainsworth
1. Little Frankie and His Mother
2. Little Frankie and His Father
3. Little Frankie at His Plays
4. Little Frankie and His Cousin
5. Little Frankie on a Journey
6. Little Frankie at School

The first editions of this series were copyrighted in 1860 by A. R. Baker and published by Crosby, Nichols, Lee & Co. The series was reprinted thereafter by:
Crosby and Nichols (1861-1864)
Crosby and Ainsworth (1864-1868)
Woolworth, Ainsworth and Co. (See: 19th Century Juvenile Series - Little Frankie Stories)

The format for the first three publishers is the same except for varying types of cloth.

Illustrated

Cloth. Various colors seen. Blindstamped with embossed pattern. Spine has gilt decoration, series title, book title and publisher. 6" x 4.5"
The Crosby, Nichols, Lee & Co. boxed set cost $1.50.
The base of the spine for the reprint publishers notes Crosby, Nichols, Lee and Co. This latter firm published these books in 1860-1861.

Crosby, Nichols, Lee and Co.


Crosby and Nichols


Crosby and Ainsworth