Uncle Frank's Boy's and Girl's Library. The Diving Bell; or, Pearls to be Sought for

Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co, 1851. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. Francis Channing Woodworth (1812-1859) was first a printer, then a vicar. For health reasons, he gave up preaching and became a writer of juvenile fiction. He was also the editor of a magazine called The Youth's Cabinet, published by his brother D. Austin Woodworth. Many of his works were published under the name Uncle Frank, including a series called Uncle Frank's Boy's and Girl's Library. According to 19th Century Juvenile Series, this series was first published by Phillips, Sampson & Co. in 1851. The Diving Bell was the second of six volumes in this series. VERY SCARCE. 12mo. In modern rebinding, black leatherette with gilt title to spine. Title page says "tinted illustrations", but most appear black and white with light yellow background. Pages are browned and there is foxing throughout, but text is clear. Open tear at bottom of pages 13-14, but does not effect text. 156 pages. Children's Literature. CHI1/11160.