Patty Parsons, Fanny, The Orphan, 3 Stories, US Ed. 1850s, illustrated

"Patty Parson and the Plum-Cake", illustrated with an engraving;"Fanny's Return to School", copyright 1846 and "The Orphan", illustrated with engraving.

Published by American Sunday-School Union, 1122 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, 1850s. [American Sunday-School Union moved to 1122 Chestnut street In 1854]

Hard boards, blind embossed brown cloth [a little wear]; 4" x 6"; the stories are paginated separately: 16 + 16 + 15 pages, some wear and soiling, good condition.

Founded in 1824 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the American Sunday School Union (ASSU) had as its mission the promotion of Sunday schools and early literacy and the spiritual development of children. The ASSU was a significant publisher and provider, of books and periodicals for children and played a role in shaping the direction of 19th century children's literature in America.

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