Large Series
School Library for Older Children and Adults
Published by Marsh, Capen, Lyon and Webb/ Thomas H. Webb & Co.
| 1. Lives of Columbus | by Washington Irving | (Copyright 1839) |
| 2/3. Paley's Natural Theology (2 volumes) | by edited by Elisha Bartlett | (Copyright 1839) |
| 4-6. Lives of Eminent Individuals, Celebrated in American History (3 volumes) | by Oliver Pelton | (Copyright 1839) |
| 7-10. Sacred Philosophy of the Seasons (4 volumes) | by Henry Duncan | (Copyright 1839) |
| 11-12. Useful Arts (2 volumes) | by Jacob Bigelow | (Copyright 1840) |
| 13. Familiar Exposition of the Constitution of the United States | by Joseph Story | (Copyright 1840) |
| 14-15. Pursuit of Knowledge under Difficulties (2 volumes) | by Francis Wayland | (Copyright 1840) |
| 16. Farmer's Companion | by Jesse Buel | (Copyright 1839) |
| 17. Great Events | by Francis Lieber | (Copyright 1840) |
| 18. Fireside Friend or Female Student | by Mrs. Phelps | (Copyright 1840) |
| 19. Importance of Practical Education and Useful Knowledge | by Edward Everett | (Copyright 1840) |
| 20. Letters on Astronomy | by Denison Olmstead | (Copyright 1840) |
| 21. Principles of Science | by Alonzo Potter | (Copyright 1840) |
| 22-25. History of the World (4 volumes) | by Alexander H. Everett | (Copyright 1840) |
Marsh, Capen, Lyon and Webb published the first ten books in 1839 and
completed the series publications in 1840.
In 1842 (Thomas H. Webb & Co.) there were 25 titles in the School
Library that was for older children and adults.
Thomas H. Webb & Co. published another edition in 1844.
Format 1 (1840/1842)
Half bound leather. Gilt spine lettering. 4.75" x 7.5"
(1840 Blindstamped books without half bound leather have been noted)
Format 2 (1844)
Full leather with gilt spine lettering. 4.75" x 7.5"
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