Arthur's indestructible reading-book
Subtitle: illustrated with upwards of twenty pictures.
Contributors: Cundall, Joseph, 1818-1895; Macquoid, Thomas Robert, 1820-1912; Bolton, Thomas, fl. 1851-1893; Weir, Harrison, 1824-1906; Petter and Galpin
Series: Indestructible books for children
Publisher: Sampson Low and Son
Published: 1855
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 23
Subjects: Illustrated children's books -- Specimens.
Genres: Specimens.
Other titles: Arthur's indestructible reading book :; Indestructible reading book
Notes: Date taken from British Library Public Catalogue.

Text pages are printed on glazed white calico cloth.

Wood-engraved illustrations are unsigned.  T.p. vignette with signatures: "H. Weir" and "[A.C.S.?]".  Illustration on p. 20 includes stone gatepost with carving: "J. C.  1855".

T.p. and preliminary wood-engraved illustration printed within floriated border with signatures: "Macquoid. del." and "T. Bolton.".  For later uses of this border design, see McLean D (T) 2, McLean D 0201 and McLean  D 0600.

MASS copy: In original pink calico cloth wrappers printed in black with the same design as McLean D 0201.  Upper wrapper printed with titling and overall wood-engraved rusticated and illustrative border pattern with signatures: "Macquoid del" and "Bolton.".  Decorative border incorporates monogram "JC" [i.e. Joseph Cundall].  Lower wrapper printed with publisher's advertisements for "Indestructible books for children, printed on cloth, expressly prepared.", which include this title.  Lower wrapper with  imprint: "Petter and Galpin, Printers, Playhouse Yard, adjoining the "Times" Office, London.".  With the first and last page glued to the upper and lower wrappers.