School-Girl's Library

Published by Anson D. F. Randolph
1. Little Leaven and What it Wrought at Mrs. Blake's School by Anonymous (Copyright by Anson D. Randolph in 1858)
2. Orphan Nieces by Lucy Ellen Guernsey (Copyright by Anson D. Randolph in 1856)
3. Heart and Hand by Aunt Friendly (Sarah S. Baker) (Copyright by Anson D. Randolph in 1857)

The series of three titles was published by Anson D. F. Randolph beginning in 1860 until about 1864. The books were published initially in non series formats. In the early 1870's a group of four books (which included #2 and #3) was also sold with the same name:

1. Heart and Hand

2. Orphan Nieces

3. Hope Campbell; or, Know Thyself by Cousin Kate (Catherine D. Bell) (Copyright by Anson D. Randolph in 1855)
4. Lily Gordon, the Young Housekeeper by Catherine D. Bell (Copyright by Anson D. Randolph in 1854)

Later (1873-1884) books #2, #3 and #4 were part of the Household Library

Format for the Library published in the 1860's
Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped. Gilt spine lettering. 16 mo. Sold as a boxed set.


Format for the Schoolgirl’s Library published in the 1870’s
Cloth. Various colors. Cover with black lines and a small bird.
Spine with gilt letter boxes.