Title embedded in title page wood engraving.

Also issued with eleven other titles in a 11 x 8 x 3 cm. red cloth-bound clamshell box designed to look like a book with the title, "My little box of books."

Possible date of publication inferred from larger work: Leavitt & Allen published in New York between 1852 and at least 1876. "My little box of books. Twelve volumes. With brightly-colored pictures ... New York: published by W.H. Appleton, 92 and 94 Grand Street"--numbered series list, inside upper cover of box. William Henry Appleton was listed alternately at 92 and 94 Grand St. between 1865 and 1867. (He was listed at 96 Grand St. in 1866.)

With: The scarecrow and other stories. New York : Leavitt & Allen, [between 1865 and 1867?]