Mayne Reid Set
Published by Worthington Co.
In 1889 Worthington published 18 Mayne Reid titles. On April 25, 1889 the Thomas R. Knox and Co. publishing house sold its copyrights and plates for eighteen Mayne Reid titles to the Worthington Company. The cost was $155 per book. The format for this set which sold for $22.50 was identical to the Knox books.
| 1. Afloat in the Forest |
| 2. Boy Hunters |
| 3. Boy Slaves |
| 4. Boy Tar |
| 5. Bruin |
| 6. Bush Boys |
| 7. Cliff Climbers |
| 8. Desert Home |
| 9. Flag of Distress |
| 10. Forest Exiles |
| 11. Giraffe Hunters |
| 12. Ocean Waifs |
| 13. Odd People |
| 14. Plant Hunters |
| 15. Ran Away to Sea |
| 16. Stories About Animals |
| 17. Young Voyagers |
| 18. Young Yagers |
1889
Cloth. Various colors. Gilt spine letter box. Cover with black line
drawn decoration and picture. 12 mo.
(This format is the same as the Thomas R. Knox & Co. books)
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This format was published between 1889-1893.
Cloth. Various colors. Black floral design and decoration. Gilt spine
lettering.
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The Maybe Reid titles were also published in Worthington's Franklin Edition. In 1890 "Afloat in the Forest" was part of Worthington’s Banner Library. It was a 12 mo. paperback book.