The Harper establishment; or, How the story books are made
Series: Harper's story books -- v. 4
Publisher: Harper & Brothers, publishers
Published: 1855
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Subjects: Childhood and youth; Printing industry; Drawing; Harper & Brothers
Notes: By Jacob Abbott.

In three parts, each with separate title page and pagination. Each part was also issued separately.

Issued in blue cloth. Numbered on spine: Vol. 4.

Wood-engravings signed by Lossing and Barritt; Bobbett and Edmonds; Richardson and Cox; Carl Emil Doepler; Augustus F. Kinnersley; S. Williams; John William Orr; Nathaniel Orr; William F. Peckham; E. Whimper; Horton; and Roberts.

"Harper's story books. A series of narratives, dialogues, biographies, and tales, for the instruction and entertainment of the young. By Jacob Abbott. Embellished with numerous and beautiful engravings."--Series title.

160 pages : illustrations; 18 cm. Inscription on flyleaf: "Miss Alice Wheldon From her loving teacher Electa Woolley. March 7th 1865" Small sticker on front pastedown: "Sold by R. Burt. 190 Main St., Springfield, Mass."
Table of contents: title: The Harper establishment (viii, [5], 14-160 p.; copyright 1855); title: Franklin, the apprentice boy (viii, [5], 14-160 p.; copyright 1855); title: The studio; or, Illustrations of the theory and practice of drawing, for young artists at home (xii, [1], 14-160 p.; copyright 1855).