Arthur Melville
Subtitle: or, The rescue : a tale of olden times.
Contributors: Barrett, Richard (printer); Gregory, Collins & Reynolds
Series: Green's fireside stories
Publisher: Darton and Co.
Published: 1847
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
Subjects: Heroes -- Juvenile fiction.; Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.; Illustrated children's books -- Specimens.
Genres: Juvenile fiction.; Specimens.
Other titles: Rescue :
Notes: At head of cover title: "Greens Fireside Stories".

Date based on inscription in Massey Library copy and similar publication dated 1847 entitled: "The Canadian Brothers : a tale of the western world.".  Cf. University of British Columbia Public Library Catalogue.

Colour wood-engraved plate includes areas printed with metal. Plate printed within red rule border.

Plate was probably printed by Gregory, Collins and Reynolds.  Cf.  McLean, Ruari.  Victorian book design and colour printing, p. 48.

MASS copy: In original light yellow paper wrappers printed in blue and yellow-green.  Upper wrapper printed with the titling surrounded by a pattern of embossed and printed wood-engraved ornamental borders.  Lower wrapper printed in blue with a central ornamental design.  With presentation inscription: "Jenny Elizabeth Hale.  January 1st 1848".