The Soldier's Family, and other tales. By the author of Godmother's Tales, Cup of Sweets, &c. &c.
Signed Author: By the author of Godmother's Tales, Cup of Sweets, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1815
Each sheet is folded make twelve leaves and twenty-four pages.
21 Ludgate Street, corner of St. Paul's Churchyard
The horse's levee, or, The court of Pegasus : intended as a companion to The Butterfly's Ball, and The Peacock "at home." Illustrated with elegant engravings.
Notes: 8 leaves of plates. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: Printed by E. Hemsted, Great New-street, Fetter-lane. Date of first publication: 1808
Each sheet is folded four times to make sixteen leaves and thirty-two pages.
Flora, or, The deserted child. By Elizabeth Somerville.
Signed Author: By Elizabeth Somerville. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris and Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown Date of first publication: 1800
The format is unknown.
Familiar tales for young children. By M.A.W.
Signed Author: By M.A.W. Imprint: John Harris, and W. Curtis Date of first publication: 1828
The blind child: or anecdotes of the Wyndham family; written for the use of young people. By a lady. New Edition.
Signed Author: By a lady Imprint: J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and G.B. Whittaker, Ave-Maria Lane Colophon: Printed by Cox and Baylis, Great Queen Street Date of first publication: 1791
The Son of a Genius. A Tale, for the use of Youth. By Mrs. Hofland, author of the "History of an Officer's Widow and Family;" "Ellen, the Teacher;" "The Blind Farmer," &c. &c.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, author of the "History of an Officer's Widow and Family;" "Ellen, the Teacher;" "The Blind Farmer," &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard; and Simpkins and Marshall, Stationers'-court Date of first publication: 1812
The three cakes; or, Harry, Peter, and Billy. A tale in verse. Illustrated with engravings. From the original in prose by Mrs. Barbauld.
Signed Author: From the original in prose by Mrs. Barbauld. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1824
Chit-chat, or, Short tales in short words: with thirty-nine engravings. By the author of "Always happy" &c.
Notes: "enlarged" Signed Author: By the author of "Always happy" &c. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1825
Chit-chat, or, Short tales in short words: with sixteen engravings. By the author of "Always happy" &c. Second edition, enlarged.
Notes: 12 new stories added. Signed Author: By the author of "Always happy" &c. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard Colophon: London: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street. Date of first publication: 1825
Claudine, or, Humility, the basis of all the virtues: a Swiss tale. By the author of 'Always happy,' - 'Nina,' - 'True Stories from Ancient History,' &c. &c.
Signed Author: By the author of 'Always happy,' - 'Nina,' - 'True Stories from Ancient History,' &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1822
A key to knowledge; or, Things in common use: simply and shortly explained; in a series of dialogues. By a mother, author of "Always Happy" - "Hints on Happiness", &c. &c.
Signed Author: By a mother, author of "Always Happy" - "Hints on Happiness", &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1814
Nina: an Icelandic tale. Written for her children, by a mother, author of "Always Happy", &c.
Signed Author: by a mother, author of "Always Happy", &c. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1819
Right and wrong: exhibited in the history of Rosa and Agnes. Written for her children by a mother; author of "Always happy," "An introduction to Mrs. Barbauld's lessons," "Key to knowledge," &c.
Signed Author: by a mother; author of "Always happy," "An introduction to Mrs. Barbauld's lessons," "Key to knowledge," &c. Imprint: Printed for John Harris Date of first publication: 1815
Notes: "Revised." Signed Author: by a mother; author of "Always happy," "An introduction to Mrs. Barbauld's lessons," "Key to knowledge," &c. Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1815
True stories from ancient history: chronologically arranged from the creation of the world to the death of Charlemagne. By A mother, author of "Always happy," "Stories from modern history," &c. Fourth edition.
Signed Author: By a mother, author of "Always happy," "Stories from modern history," &c. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1819
True stories from ancient history: chronologically arranged from the creation of the world to the death of Charlemagne. By A mother, author of "Always happy," "Stories from modern history," &c.
True stories from modern history: chronologically arranged from the death of Charlemagne to the Battle of Waterloo. The Fourth Edition, considerably enlarged.
The Fourth Edition, considerably enlarged.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street Date of first publication: 1819
True stories, from modern history: chronologically arranged, from the death of Charlemagne to the Battle of Waterloo. The Fifth Edition, considerably enlarged.
The Fifth Edition, considerably enlarged.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by S. Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street Date of first publication: 1819
Cato, or, Interesting adventures of a dog of sentiment: interspersed with many amiable examples and real anecdotes. By a lady.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Has been attributed to Hannah Glasse. Signed Author: By a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1816
The Child's Duty. Dedicated by a Mother, to her children.
Notes: Authorship unknown; presumably by a woman. Signed Author: Dedicated by a Mother, to her children. Imprint: J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: London: Shackell and Baylis, Johnson's-Court, Fleet-Street Date of first publication: 1828
Notes: Authorship unknown; presumably by a woman. Signed Author: Dedicated by a Mother, to her children. Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1828
William Tell, or the Patriot of Switzerland. By Florian. And Hofer, the Tyrolese. By the author of "Claudine", &c. New Edition.
Notes: Two books together. Signed Author: By Florian; By the author of "Claudine", &c. Imprint: J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street
The juvenile journal, or, Tales of truth: dedicated, by permission, to Lady Eden. By Mrs. Cockle.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. (engraving). Signed Author: By Mrs. Cockle. Imprint: Printed by J.G. Barnard, 57, Snow-Hill; for C. Chapple, 66, Pall-Mall; J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard; and B. Tabart, 157, New Bond-Street Date of first publication: 1807
Easy Lessons; or, Leading strings to knowledge. In three parts: The first and third parts by a lady, for her own children; the second part arranged by the late Mrs. Trimmer. With sixteen engravings.
Signed Author: by a lady; arranged by the late Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1831
Fables for the nursery: original and select. Illustrated with nineteen engravings.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1825
Signed Author: Anonymous. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1825
Felissa; or, the Life and opinions of a kitten of sentiment. We'll have our mottos and our chapters too, and brave the thunders of the dread review: misses no more o'er misses' woes shall wail. But list attentive to a kitten's tale.
Notes: Mr. Algar ascribed "Felissa and the Lost Child" to Elizabeth Ludlow, but "no confirmation has been found. "Felissa" has also been ascribed to Charles Lamb, but an American collector reports a copy of the 2nd edition" with handwriting inscribed "from the author" on the 1/2 title that is definitely not in Lamb's writing. - Moon, Harris books for youth page 50 (entry 257 (1)). Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris
The Child's Grammar; Corresponding with parsing lessons, and forming part of a series for teaching. By Mrs. Lovechild.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Lovechild. Imprint: J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Lovechild. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, (successor to E. Newbery).
Infantine Knowledge. A spelling book on a popular plan. By the author of The child's grammar, &c.
Signed Author: By the author of The child's grammar, &c. Imprint: John Harris
Infantine Knowledge. A spelling book on a popular plan. Combining much pleasing and useful information with the rudiments of learning. By the author of The child's grammar, &c.
Notes: Publication date tentative. Signed Author: By the author of The child's grammar, &c. Imprint: John Harris
The Mother's Grammar: Being a continuation of The child's grammar; to which it forms a second part; with lessons for parsing; and a few already done, as examples. By Mrs. Lovechild.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Lovechild. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris
Parsing lessons for children, resolved into their elements; for the assistance of parents and teachers. By Mrs. Lovechild.
Parsing lessons for elder pupils: resolved into their elements, for the assistance of parents and teachers. By Mrs. Lovechild. The second edition.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Lovechild. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, the corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1798
A spelling book with easy reading lessons: beginning with words of three letters and proceeding gradually to those of as many syllables. By the author of The Child's and Mother's Grammars, Parsing Lessons, Infant's Friend, &c. &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. Signed Author: By the author of The Child's and Mother's Grammars, Parsing Lessons, Infant's Friend, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Successor to E. Newbery, at the Original Juvenile Library, the Corner of St. Paul’s Church-Yard. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars. Date of first publication: 1797
Josephine, or The advantages of a summer; intended for the instruction and amusement of young ladies.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, Paternoster-Row; and J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: H. Bryer, printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1810
An excursion from London to Dover; containing some account of the manufactures, natural and artificial curiosities, history and antiquities of the towns and villages ... Particularly intended for the amusement and instruction of youth. By Jane Gardiner, Elsham Hall, Lincolnshire. In two vols.
Signed Author: By Jane Gardiner, Elsham Hall, Lincolnshire. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; and J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery Colophon: Dewick and Clarke, Printers, Aldersgate-Street. Date of first publication: 1806
The History of England, Related in Familiar Conversations, by a Father to His Children: Interspersed with Moral and Instructive Remarks, and Observations on the Most Leading and Interesting Subjects. Designed for the Perusal of Youth. By Elizabeth Helme. In Two Volumes.
Notes: Vol. 1: https://books.google.ca/books?id=KgzScvp_X1wC&printsec=frontcover&dq Vol. 2: https://books.google.ca/books?id=rwjk7pld2s4C&printsec=frontcover&dq Signed Author: By Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; and J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: Printed by Strahan and Preston, Printers-Street, London. Date of first publication: 1804
Adelaide, or, The intrepid daughter: a tale, including historical anecdotes of Henry the Great and the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. By the author of "Theodore," "Son of a genius," &c. Second Edition.
Notes: [12] leaves of plates. Signed Author: By the author of "Theodore," "Son of a genius," &c Imprint: London: Printed for John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: London: Printed by Cox and Baylis, Great Queen Street. Date of first publication: 1823
Adelaide, or, The massacre of St. Bartholomew: a tale, including historical anecdotes of Henry the Great. By the author of "Theodore," "Son of a genius," &c. Third edition.
Notes: [12] leaves of plates :ill. 2nd edition published 1825; 4th edition published 1830: this edition falls between them, but is undated. Signed Author: By the author of "Theodore," "Son of a genius," &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1823
Adelaide, or, The massacre of St. Bartholomew: a tale, including historical anecdotes of Henry the Great. By Mrs. Hofland, author of The Crusaders, Son of a Genius, Ellen the Teacher, &c. &c. Fourth edition
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, author of The Crusaders, Son of a Genius, Ellen the Teacher, &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street Date of first publication: 1823
The blind farmer and his children. By Mrs. Hofland. Author of the Son of a Genius,—Officer's Widow,—Clergyman's Widow,—Sisters,—Ellen, the Teacher,—Affectionate Brothers, &c. &c.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. Author of the Son of a Genius,—Officer's Widow,—Clergyman's Widow,—Sisters,—Ellen, the Teacher,—Affectionate Brothers, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard. Date of first publication: 1816
The blind farmer and his children. By Mrs. Hofland, Author of "The Son of a Genius,"—"Daughter of a Genius," &c. &c. Fourth Edition.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author of "The Son of a Genius,"—"Daughter of a Genius," &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: Printed by S. & R. Bentley, Dorset-Street, Fleet-Street, London. Date of first publication: 1816
The daughter of a genius: a tale for youth. By Mrs. Hofland. Author of "the son of Genius," "Ellen the Teacher," &c &c. Third edition with improvements.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. Author of "the son of Genius," "Ellen the Teacher," &c &c. Third edition with improvements. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard Date of first publication: 1823
The daughter of a genius: a tale for youth. By Mrs. Hofland. Fifth edition, with improvements.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1823
Ellen, the Teacher. A Tale for Youth. By Mrs. Hofland, Author of The Officer's Widow; Son of a Genius; and other works for young people.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author of The Officer's Widow; Son of a Genius; and other works for young people. Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1814
Ellen, The Teacher. A Tale for Youth. By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of “The Officer’s Widow,”--”The Son Of A Genius,” &c. &c. A New Edition.
Notes: Also found in Harris's Books for Youth 372 (5). Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of “The Officer’s Widow,”--”The Son Of A Genius,” &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Date of first publication: 1814
Ellen, The Teacher. A Tale for Youth. By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of “The Officer’s Widow,”—”The Son Of A Genius,” &c. &c. A New Edition.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of “The Officer’s Widow,”--”The Son Of A Genius,” &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: London: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street. Date of first publication: 1814
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of “The Officer’s Widow,”--”The Son Of A Genius,” &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Date of first publication: 1814
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of “The Officer’s Widow,”--”The Son Of A Genius,” &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset-street, Fleet-street Date of first publication: 1814
The History of an Officer's Widow and her Young Family.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates : 1 ill. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1809
The History of an Officer's Widow and her Young Family. By the author of "Son of a Genius," "Blind Farmer," "Ellen the Teacher," &c. &c. New edition.
Signed Author: By the author of "Son of a Genius," "Blind Farmer," "Ellen the Teacher," &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Date of first publication: 1809
The Peacock "At Home". . . . To Which is Added the Butterfly's Ball; an Original Poem. By a lady and Mr. Roscoe
Notes: Publication date tentative Signed Author: By a lady and Mr. Roscoe Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Date of first publication: 1807
Signed Author: By the author of "Son of a Genius," "Blind Farmer," "Ellen the Teacher," &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1809
The Son of a Genius: a Tale for the Use of Youth. By Mrs. Hofland. Author of the "History of an Officer's Widow and Family;" "Ellen, the Teacher:" "The Blind Farmer," &c. &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. Author of the "History of an Officer's Widow and Family;" "Ellen, the Teacher:" "The Blind Farmer," &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and Simpkin and Marshall, Stationers'-Court. Colophon: E. Hemsted, Printer, 19, Great New Street, Gough Square, London. Date of first publication: 1812
The Son of a Genius: a Tale for the Use of Youth. By Mrs. Hofland. Author of the "History of an Officer's Widow and Family; "Ellen, The Teacher:" The Blind Farmer," &c. &c. A New Edition.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. By Mrs. Hofland. Author of the "History of an Officer's Widow and Family; "Ellen, The Teacher:" The Blind Farmer," &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard; and Simpkin and Marshall, Stationers' Court. Colophon: E. Hemsted, Printer, 19 Great New Street, Gough Square, London. Date of first publication: 1812
The son of a genius: a tale for the use of youth. By Mrs. Hofland, author of "Daughter of a Genius," "Adelaide," "Crusaders," &c. A New Edition.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, author of "Daughter of a Genius," "Adelaide," "Crusaders," &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris and Son, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard; Simpkin and Marshall, Stationers-Court Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street. Date of first publication: 1812
The Son Of A Genius; A Tale for Youth. By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of "Daughter Of A Genius," &c. &c. &c. New Edition. Carefully Revised and Enlarged by the Author.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of "Daughter Of A Genius," &c. &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul’s Church-Yard; Simpkin And Marshall, Stationers’-Court Date of first publication: 1812
The son of a genius: a tale for youth. By Mrs. Hofland.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. Exact date of publication unknown; listed date of publication is approximate. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Date of first publication: 1812
The son of a genius: a tale for youth. By Mrs. Hofland. New edition, carefully revised and enlarged, etc.
New edition, carefully revised and enlarged, etc.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Date of first publication: 1812
The Son of a Genius. A Tale for the Use of Youth. By Mrs. Hofland.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1812
Theodore, Or The Crusaders. By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of "Son Of A Genius," And Other Works For Young People.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of "Son Of A Genius," And Other Works For Young People. Imprint: John Harris, Corner Of St. Paul’s Church-Yard. Date of first publication: 1821
Theodore, Or The Crusaders. By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of "Son Of A Genius," And Other Works For Young People. Sixth edition.
The Young Cadet; or, Henry Delamere's Voyage to India, his Travels in Hindostan, his Account of the Burmese War, and the Wonders of Elora. By Mrs. Hofland.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1827
The Young Pilgrim, or Alfred Campbell’s Return to the East, and His Travels in Egypt, Nubia, Asia Minor, Arabia Petræa, &c. &c. By Mrs. Hofland, Author of “Alfred Campbell, or the Young Pilgrim,” “The Son of a Genius,” &c. &c.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author of “Alfred Campbell, or the Young Pilgrim,” “The Son of a Genius,” &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul’s Church-Yard. MDCCCXXVI. Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street. Date of first publication: 1826
Alfred Campbell, the Young Pilgrim. Containing Travels in Egypt and the Holy Land. By Mrs. Hofland, author of "Son of a Genius," &c. &c. &c. Second Edition.
Notes: [12] leaves of plates, incl. front. :ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, author of "Son of a Genius," &c. &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Date of first publication: 1825
Rational Amusement for Leisure Hours; Consisting of interesting tales for the mental improvement of youth. Illustrated with a variety of engravings on wood. By Mrs. Hurry, author of 'Tales of Instruction and Amusement.'
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hurry, author of 'Tales of Instruction and Amusement.' Imprint: J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
Tales of instruction and amusement. Written for the use of young persons. By Miss Mitchell.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Miss Mitchell. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, (successor to E. Newbery,) corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1795
The public buildings of the city of London described: with twelve engravings. By the author of "Public buildings of Westminster described".
Notes: [12] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: By the author of "Public buildings of Westminster described". Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset-Street, Fleet-Street.
The Public Buildings of Westminster Described: with twelve engravings. By the author of 'Wars of the Jews', &c.
Notes: [12] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: By the author of 'Wars of the Jews', &c. Imprint: John Harris, Corner of st. paul's church-yard Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset-street, Fleet-street. Date of first publication: 1831
Scenes of Industry Displayed in the Bee-Hive and the Ant-Hill. By the author of The Wars of the Jews, The Students, &c.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece :ill. Signed Author: By the author of The Wars of the Jews, The Students, &c. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1827
Scenes of industry, displayed in the bee-hive and the ant-hill: with a brief description of the wonders of the insect world. By the author of "Wars of the Jews," "The students," &c. Second edition.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece :ill. Signed Author: By the author of "Wars of the Jews," "The students," &c. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1827
The students, or, Biography of Grecian philosophers. By the author of "Wars of the Jews," "Scenes of industry," &c. &c.
Notes: [8] leaves of plates :ill. (engravings). Signed Author: By the author of "Wars of the Jews," "Scenes of industry," &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street.
The wars of the Jews, as related by Josephus; adapted to the capacities of young persons; illustrated by twenty-four engravings after original designs by Mr. Brooke. Third edition.
Notes: [12] leaves of plates. incl. frontispiece :ill. (engravings). Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1823
The wars of the Jews, as related by Josephus, with additional facts from Jewish history; adapted to the capacities of young persons; illustrated by twenty-four engravings after original designs by Mr. Brooke.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1823
Juliet; or, The reward of filial affection. A tale for youth. By a lady.
Notes: Price 1 shilling plain, 1s.6d. coloured. Signed Author: By a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard.
Essays on moral and religious subjects: calculated to increase the love of God and the growth of virtue in the youthful mind. By M. Pelham.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. First published in 1785 as Miscellaneous Thoughts in essays, dialogues, epistles, etc., but date of first publication is recorded here as 1807 (as it appears in this iteration). Signed Author: By M. Pelham. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, at the Juvenile Library Date of first publication: 1807
The holiday present: containing anecdotes of Mr. and Mrs. Jennet and their little family; Master George, Master Charles, Master Thomas, Miss Maria, Miss Charlotte, and Miss Harriet: interspersed with instructive and amusing stories and observations. By M.P.
Notes: Different from 453 (1A). Signed Author: By M.P. Imprint: Printed for John Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard; Baldwin and Cradock, Paternoster Row Date of first publication: 1782
Notes: [2] leaves of plates :ill. Plates dated 1828; perhaps an earlier printing of 1831 edition (this still dated 1831). Signed Author: By M.P. Imprint: Printed for John Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard; Baldwin and Cradock, Paternoster Row Date of first publication: 1782
Signed Author: By M.P. Imprint: Printed for John Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard; Baldwin and Cradock, Paternoster Row. Date of first publication: 1782
The life and perambulation of a mouse. By M.P.
Notes: Date of first publication tentative, printed between 1783-1784. Signed Author: By M.P. Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and Baldwin and Cradock Date of first publication: 1783
The Village School; A collection of entertaining histories, for the instruction and amusement of all good children.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for John Harris, and Baldwin and Cradock Date of first publication: 1783
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for John Harris, and Baldwin and Cradock. Date of first publication: 1783
The Renowned History of the White Cat, and other interesting stories. Adorned with cuts.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
The Poetical Primer: Consisting of short extracts, from ancient and modern authors, selected and arranged progressively, for the use of children. In two volumes. By Mrs. Lawrence. Vol I.
Notes: Volume 2 not traced. "Printed for W. Robinson" an error in transcribing the TP? Printed BY? Signed Author: By Mrs. Lawrence. Imprint: Printed for W. Robinson, Castle-Street, and sold by him; and Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe; and J. Harris
The Little Scholar's Mirror: Consisting of instructing and amusing tales. By a lady. Illustrated with engravings.
Signed Author: By a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris
The Study of the Heavens at Midnight during the Winter Solstice, arranged as a game of astronomy, for the use of young students in that science. By Alicia Catherine Mant.
Signed Author: By Alicia Catherine Mant. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard
The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and her Dog: Illustrated with fifteen elegant engravings on copper-Plate
Notes: printed on one side of the leaves only; [16] leaves :col. ill. Also found in Osborne catalogue u2243371 and Devon collection (Moon); (129). Signed Author: S.M.C [after dedication] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, at the Original Juvenile Library, the Corner of St. Paul's Churchyard. Date of first publication: 1805
The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard, and Her Dog. Second edition.
Notes: printed on one side of the leaves only; 16 leaves, 15 ill. Signed Author: dedication signed S. C. M. Imprint: Published by J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1805
The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard, and Her Dog.
Notes: printed on one side of the leaves only; 16 leaves, 15 ill. Signed Author: S. C. M. [from dedication] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery Date of first publication: 1805
A Continuation of the Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard, and Her Dog. By S.C.M.
Notes: printed on one side of the leaves; [16] leaves, col. ill. Signed Author: By S. C. M. Imprint: Published Jany. 1st, 1806, by J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1806
A continuation of The comic adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and her dog. By S.C.M. Twelfth edition.
Signed Author: By S.C.M. Imprint: Pub. Jan. 1, 1807 by J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1806
Mrs. Norton's Story Book, compiled for the amusement of her children. To which are added, instructions for the proper application of the stories.
Notes: "Not certain that the author was indeed 'Mrs. Norton.'" - Harris's Books for Youth. Date of first publication tentative. Signed Author: Mrs. Norton's Imprint: Printed for John Harris and others Date of first publication: 1786
A document printed on one side only of a single sheet of paper.
Original Poems: Calculated to Improve the Mind of Youth, and Allure it to Virtue. By Adelaide.
Notes: 16 leaves of plates Signed Author: By Adelaide. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
Three instructive tales for little folk: Simple and careful, Industry and sloth, and The cousins. By C. P -.
Signed Author: By C. P-. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
Birds on the wing, or, Pleasant tales, and useful hints on the value and right use of time. By Miss Parker.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Miss Parker. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1820
The visit for a week; or, hints on the improvement of time. Containing original tales, Anecdotes From Natural And Moral History, &c. Designed For The Amusement Of Youth. By Lucy Peacock.
Notes: "Corrected." Signed Author: By Lucy Peacock. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, and others Date of first publication: 1794
The visit for a week; or, hints on the improvement of time. Containing original tales, Anecdotes From Natural And Moral History, &c. Designed for The Instruction and Amusement Of Youth. By Lucy Peacock.
Signed Author: By Lucy Peacock. Imprint: Printed for Law and Whittaker, J. Harris, and others Date of first publication: 1794
Signed Author: By Lucy Peacock. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris and others Date of first publication: 1794
Biography for boys; or, characteristic histories: calculated to impress the youthful mind with an admiration of virtuous principles, and a detestation of vicious ones. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1799
Grand-mamma, or, The christning "not at home" written by a lady.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (stipple engraving) Signed Author: Written by a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1808
The calendar, or, Monthly recreations: chiefly consisting of dialogues between an aunt and her nieces: designed to inspire the juvenile mind with a love of virtue, and of the study of nature. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Newbery misspelled in imprint [as Newberry]. Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newberry Date of first publication: 1807
The Disgraceful Effects of Falsehood, and the Fruits of Early Indulgence; Exemplified in the Histories of Percival Pembroke, and Augustus Fitzhue. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
Goldsmith's Natural History Abridged, for the use of schools. With plates. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe; J. Harris, and others Date of first publication: 1803
Margate!!! Or Sketches Amply Descriptive of that Celebrated Place of Resort, with its Environs, and calculated to inculcate in the mind of youth a fondness for the productions of nature and art. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: London: Printed for J. Harris at the Juvenile Library, Corner of St Paul's Church-yard Colophon: H. Bryer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London Date of first publication: 1813
Sacred Elucidations; or Sunday Evening Remarks ... Proving the Necessity of Spending the Sabbath According to the Divine Command, etc.
Notes: Details taken from British Library Catalogue by Moon, but physical copy destroyed. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: J. Harris
Tales of the cottage, or, Stories, moral and amusing, for young persons. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1798
Tales of the hermitage; written for the instruction and amusement of the rising generation. A new edition.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, at the corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: E. Hemsted, Printer, Great New-street, Fetter-lane. Date of first publication: 1798
The blind child, or Anecdotes of the Wyndham family. Written for the use of young people. By a lady. New edition.
Signed Author: By a lady. Imprint: J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and G.B. Whittaker, Ave-Maria Lane. Colophon: Printed by Cox and Baylis, Great Queen Street. Date of first publication: 1791
The Lily: A Book for Children: Containing twenty-two trifles in verse; adorned with cuts.
Notes: Moon attributes this title to Mrs. Poole of Hornsey. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1808
The Port Folio; or, A School Girl's Selection. By a lady.
Signed Author: By a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1817
The Little Warbler of the Cottage, and her dog Constant. By a lover of children.
Notes: Moon attributes this to a woman [unknown], stating in Harris's Books for Youth entry 673 that the same author as that publication ["a lady"] wrote this work as well. Signed Author: By a lover of children. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1816
Each sheet is folded to make twenty-four leaves and forty-eight pages.
Tales of Pity on Fishing, Shooting, and Hunting. Intended to Inculcate in the Mind of Youth, Sentiments of Humanity, Toward the Brute Creation. By A. M. P.
Notes: Also found in Harris's Books for Youth 674 (1). Signed Author: By A. M. P. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1814
Each sheet is folded to make eighteen leaves and thirty-six pages.
Mrs Rice's Series of Lessons for the Early Instruction of Youth. Part the First. One syllable. The Maid of the White Cot; also, Charles Grey and Black George: Two easy and familiar stories, consisting entirely of words of one syllable. Being part the first of a progressive series of original stories for young people. By Mrs. Rice.
Notes: Three parts in one volume. Signed Author: By Mrs. Rice. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris.
The monthly monitor consisting of easy reading lessons, or, Short stories adapted to every season of the year. By Mrs. Ann Ritson.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Ann Ritson. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1821
Spring Flowers: or, Easy Lessons, for Young Children, not exceeding words of two syllables; with lessons for Sundays, and hymns. By Mrs. Ritson.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Ritson. Imprint: John Harris Colophon: printed by S. and R. Bentley Date of first publication: 1820
Spring Flowers and the Monthly Monitor; or, Easy Lessons, adapted to every season of the year. By Mrs. Ritson. With juvenile stories and dialogues. Embellished with numerous engravings.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Ritson. Imprint: John Harris; printed by Samuel Bentley Date of first publication: 1821
Rose and Emily, or, Sketches of youth. By Mrs. Roberts author of Moral Views; or, The telescope for children.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Roberts author of Moral Views; or, The telescope for children. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, & Brown, Paternoster Row, and John Harris St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: E. Blackader, Printer, Took's Court, Chancery Lane, London
Dialogues, consisting of words of one syllable only: intended as a proper book to follow the Imperial Primer ... By the author of “Short Stories in two Syllables,” “Summer Rambles,” &c.
Signed Author: By the author of “Short Stories in two Syllables,” “Summer Rambles,” &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1813
Moral Maxims, from the wisdom of Jesus, the son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus. Selected by a lady.
Signed Author: Selected by a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
Motherless Mary: a tale: shewing that goodness even in poverty is sure of meeting its proper reward: illustrated with six beautiful engravings. Written by the author of Arthur and Alice, Walter and Herbert, Whim and contradiction, &c.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: Written by the author of Arthur and Alice, Walter and Herbert, Whim and contradiction, &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1816
Truelove's Tales: A Cup of Sweets, that can never cloy. Illustrated with twenty engravings.
Signed Author: Truelove's Imprint: John Harris. Printed by Samuel Bentley Date of first publication: 1833
Walter and Herbert; or, Precipitation and Slowness equally subversive of good intention. By the author of Arthur and Alice. Illustrated with engravings.
Signed Author: By the author of Arthur and Alice. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1815
The history of William Selwyn: by Miss Sandham.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. BL - No Digitized Version Signed Author: By Miss Sandham. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris
Pleasure and improvement blended, or, An attempt to shew that knowledge can only be attained by early inquiry and judicious explanation: the whole elucidated by pleasing conversations and agreeable tales. By Miss Sandham.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Miss Sandham. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, at the Juvenile Library Date of first publication: 1810
The twin sisters, or, The advantages of religion: by Miss Sandham.
Signed Author: by Miss Sandham. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1805
Glenowen; or, The Fairy Palace. A Tale. By Eleanor Sleath; illustrated with engravings.
Notes: 4 leaves of plates. Signed Author: By Eleanor Sleath. Imprint: Printed for Black and Co., Leadenhall Street: and J. Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard Colophon: Printed by Cox and Baylis, Great Queen Street, Lincoln's-Inn-Fields. Date of first publication: 1815
The history of a pin, as related by itself: interspersed with a variety of anecdotes, pointing out to the youth of both sexes, the superiority of a generous mind over one that is narrow and uncultivated. By the author of The brothers, A tale for children, &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) : 1 ill. Signed Author: By the author of The brothers, A tale for children, &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery) Colophon: Printed by E. Hemsted Date of first publication: 1798
The Snowdrop; or, Poetry for Henry and Emily's Library. By a lady.
Signed Author: By a lady. Imprint: John Harris. Printed by Samuel Bentley Date of first publication: 1820
Some Short Stories, written by a lady, to amuse a young friend. Illustrated with cuts. Second edition.
Notes: First edition not traced. Signed Author: written by a lady Imprint: John Harris; printed by S. and R. Bentley
Notes: Moon denotes a lengthy imprint with "et al"; therefore, there are more publishers than is listed here. Signed Author: Elizabeth Somerville. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris and others Date of first publication: 1800
The rival Crusoes, or, The shipwreck : also A voyage to Norway ; and The fisherman's cottage : founded on facts.
Notes: [4] leaves of plates, incl. front. :ill. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: J. Harris; printed by Cox and Baylis Date of first publication: 1826
The rival Crusoes, or, The shipwreck : also A voyage to Norway ; and The Fisherman's Cottage : Founded on Facts. Second Edition.
Notes: Date approximate. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: London: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street. Date of first publication: 1826
The rival Crusoes, or, The shipwreck : also A voyage to Norway and The fisherman's cottage : founded on facts. Third edition.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1826
The rival Crusoes, or, The shipwreck : also A voyage to Norway and The fisherman's cottage : founded on facts.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates . Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: London: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street. Date of first publication: 1826
Triumphs of Genius and Perseverance; exemplified in the Histories of Persons, who, from the lowest state of poverty, and early ignorance, have risen to the highest eminence in the Arts and Sciences. By Elizabeth Strutt, author of 'Practical Wisdom', &c.
Notes: Listed in books for youth, but not specified as juvenile literature (Moon's note, entry 835). Signed Author: By Elizabeth Strutt, author of 'Practical Wisdom', &c. Imprint: John Harris; printed by S. and R. Bentley
The Wanderings of Tom Starboard; or the Life of a Sailor, his Voyages and Travels, Perils and Adventures, by Sea and Land. By the author of "The Children's Fire-side," "The Young Wanderer's Cave," &c. &c. With six engravings.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: By the author of "The Children's Fire-side," "The Young Wanderer's Cave," &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: London: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street. Date of first publication: 1830
Transformation of a beech tree, or, The history of a favourite black chair: related by itself.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates :1 ill. Signed Author: By Annonymous Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1828
A concise history of England: comprised in a set of easy lessons, illustrated by engravings: being a continuation of a series of historical books for children: in two volumes. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, (successor to E. Newbery,) corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard, and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly
A concise history of England: comprised in a set of easy lessons, illustrated by engravings: being a continuation of a series of historical books for children: in two volumes. By Mrs. Trimmer. New edition.
A concise history of England brought down to the peace of Paris: comprised in a set of easy lessons, illustrated by engravings: being a continuation of a series of historical books for children: in two volumes. By Mrs. Trimmer. New edition.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard, and J. Hatchard and Son, Piccadilly
A concise history of England: comprised in a set of easy lessons, illustrated by engravings: being a continuation of a series of historical books for children: in two volumes. By Mrs. Trimmer. A new edition brought down to the reign of George IV.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and others
A concise history of England: comprised in a set of easy lessons, illustrated by engravings: being a continuation of a series of historical books for children. In two volumes. By Mrs. Trimmer. A new edition brought down to the reign of George IV.
A new edition brought down to the reign of George IV.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for John Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard, and J. Hatchard and Son, Piccadilly
Instructive Tales. By Mrs. Trimmer. Collected from the Family Magazine.
Notes: Moon denotes a lengthy imprint with "et al"; therefore, there are more publishers than what is listed here. Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris and others Date of first publication: 1810
Instructive Tales by Mrs. Trimmer. Collected from the Family Magazine. Second Edition.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Hatchard, no. 190, Piccadilly; F. C. and J. Reivington, and J. Harris, St. Paul's Churchyard. Colophon: S. Gosnell, Printer, Little Queen Street, London. Date of first publication: 1810
The ladder to learning: a select collection of fables, consisting of words of one, two, and three syllables, with original morals. Ornamented with a great variety of engravings on wood.
The ladder to learning: a select collection of fables, consisting of words of one, two, and three syllables, with original morals. Ornamented with a great variety of engravings on wood. New edition revised and corrected.
The ladder to learning: a select collection of fables, consisting of words of one, two, and three syllables, with original morals. Revised and corrected by Mrs. Trimmer.
Signed Author: Revised and corrected by Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
The ladder to learning: a select collection of fables; consisting of words of one, two, and three syllables, with original morals. Revised and corrected by Mrs. Trimmer. Eleventh edition.
Signed Author: Revised and corrected by Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset-street.
The ladder to learning: a select collection of fables, consisting of words of one, two, and three syllables, with original morals. Edited and improved by Mrs. Trimmer. Thirteenth edition, with seventy-nine wood engravings.
Thirteenth edition, with seventy-nine wood engravings.
Signed Author: Edited and improved by Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris; printed by Samuel Bentley
The ladder to learning: a select collection of fables, consisting of words of one, two, and three syllables, with original morals. By Mrs. Trimmer. With seventy-nine wood engravings.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris; printed by Samuel Bentley
New and comprehensive lessons: containing a general outline of antient history: with forty engravings. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for Harris, the corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1812
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly Date of first publication: 1812
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard and Son, Piccadilly Date of first publication: 1812
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard and Son, Piccadilly
New and comprehensive lessons: containing a general outline of the Old Testament: with twenty-four engravings. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, the corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, the corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard and Son, Piccadilly
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard and Son, 187, Piccadilly
New and comprehensive lessons, containing a general outline of the Roman history. Illustrated with forty engravings. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, the corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly. Colophon: [waterstain obscures text] Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London.
New and comprehensive lessons: containing a general outline of the Roman history: illustrated with forty engravings. By Mrs. Trimmer.
New and comprehensive lessons: containing a general outline of the Roman history: with forty engravings. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly
A new series of prints accompanied by easy lessons: being an improved edition of the first set of Scripture prints from the Old Testament. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly. Date of first publication: 1786
Notes: [24] leaves of plates. Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard; J. Hatchard, Piccadilly; and B. Tabart, New Bond Street Date of first publication: 1786
A new series of prints accompanied by easy lessons: consisting of subjects taken from the New Testament. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly. Date of first publication: 1805
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly Date of first publication: 1805
A new series of prints accompanied by easy lessons: containing a general outline of antient history. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly Date of first publication: 1803
A new series of prints accompanied by easy lessons: containing a general outline of antient history. By Mrs. Trimmer. Third edition.
Notes: "Vol. I (Prints): [8] p., XXIV [i.e. 24] leaves of plates, XVI [i.e. 16] leaves of plates; Vol. II (Lessons) 176 p." Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly Date of first publication: 1803
A new series of prints accompanied by easy lessons: containing a general outline of Roman history. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly Date of first publication: 1804
The teacher's assistant: consisting of lectures in the catechetical form: being part of a plan of appropriate instruction for the children of the poor. By Mrs. Trimmer. Eighth Edition.
Notes: Moon denotes a lengthy imprint with "et al"; therefore, there are more publishers than what is listed here. Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, and others
The daisy, or, Cautionary stories in verse: adapted to the ideas of children from four to eight years old; illustrated with thirty engravings on copperplate.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery Date of first publication: 1807
The Daisy, or Cautionary Stories in Verse. Adapted to the Ideas of Children from Four to Eight Years Old.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery; and Crosby and Co. Date of first publication: 1807
The feast of the fishes, or, The whale's invitation to his brethren of the deep.
Notes: [5] leaves of plates. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, at the Original Juvenile Library, the corner of St. Pauls Church-yard. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars. Date of first publication: 1808
Notes: [5] leaves of plates :col. ill. Signed Author: [on the last page:] Theresa Tyro Imprint: Printed for J. Harris
Charles Leeson, or, The soldier. By Mrs. Ventum, author of Moral Tales, Interesting Traits of Character in Youth, &c. &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. BL - No Digitized Version Signed Author: By Mrs. Ventum, author of Moral Tales, Interesting Traits of Character in Youth, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London.
The Holiday Reward; or, Tales to Instruct and Amuse Good Children, during the Christmas and Midsummer vacations. By Mrs. Ventum.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Ventum. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1813
Tales for domestic instruction: containing the histories of Ben Hallyard, Hannah Jenkins, John Aplin, Edward Fletcher, or, The necessity of curbing our passions, Lucy and Jemima Meadows, and Mr. Wilmot. By H. Ventum.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By H. Ventum. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery)
A Visit to the Bazaar: By the author of the Little Warbler of the Cottage; Juliet, or the Reward of Filial Affection; Port Folio, &c. &c.
Notes: Moon associates this title with others with signed author "by a lady." [see ID 11795]. Signed Author: By the author of the Little Warbler of the Cottage; Juliet, or the Reward of Filial Affection; Port Folio, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard; and may also be had at several shops in the Bazaar, Soho Square. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1818
A Puzzle for a Curious Girl. Second edition.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for B. Tabart, Juvenile Library, New-Bond-Street, and J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: Printed by T. Davison, White-friars. Date of first publication: 1801
An introduction to botany: in a series of familiar letters, with illustrative engravings. By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Leisure Hours, &c.
Notes: Moon denotes a lengthy imprint with "et al"; therefore, there are more publishers than what is listed here. Signed Author: By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Leisure Hours, &c. Imprint: Printed by and for Darton and Harvey, also for J. Harris and others Date of first publication: 1796
An introduction to botany: in a series of familiar letters, with illustrative engravings. By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Leisure Hours, &c. The Fifth Edition.
Notes: Moon denotes a lengthy imprint with "et al"; therefore, there are more publishers than what is listed here. Signed Author: By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Leisure Hours, &c. Imprint: Printed by and for Darton and Harvey, Gracechurch Street Also for Vernor and Hood, Poultry, J. Walker, Paternoster-Row, and J. Harris, St. Paul's Churchyard Colophon: Printed by W. Darton and J. & J. Harvey, Gracechurch-Street. Date of first publication: 1796
An introduction to botany: in a series of familiar letters, with illustrative engravings. By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Juvenile Travellers, &c. The Tenth Edition. To which is added an appendix, containing a short introduction to the natural arrangement of plants.
The Tenth Edition. To which is added an appendix, containing a short introduction to the natural arrangement of plants.
Signed Author: By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Juvenile Travellers, &c. Imprint: Harvey and Darton; Longman, Reese, Orme and Co.; Baldwin and Craddock; J. Harris; Simpkin and Marshall; Whittaker and Co. Colophon: Printed by Joseph Rickerby, Sherbourne Lane Date of first publication: 1796
The Christmas fire-side, or, The juvenile critics. By Sarah Wheatley.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Sarah Wheatley. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; and J. Harris
Early Recollections, or Scenes from Nature. Intended for children.
Signed Author: Anonymous. Imprint: J. Harris Colophon: Shackell and Baylis, Johnson's Court. Date of first publication: 1828
Grove Cottage; and The India cabinet opened. By the author of "Fruits of enterprize," "Early recollections".
Notes: Date of publication tentative. Date of first publication 1821 or 1823. [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. (engraving). The two stories were originally published separately, in 1823 & 1821. Also found in Moon Harris's Books for Youth, 983 (1). Signed Author: By the author of "Fruits of enterprize," "Early recollections". Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1823
Relics of antiquity: exhibited in the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, with an account of the destruction and recovery of those celebrated cities. By the author of "Fruits of enterprise"; compiled from authentic sources, and intended for the use of young persons.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: By the author of "Fruits of enterprise" Imprint: J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by Cox and Baylis, Great Queen Street Date of first publication: 1825
Mrs. Lovechild's golden present, to all the little masters and misses, of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. By Mrs. Lovechild
Signed Author: By Mrs. Lovechild. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery)
The Renowned History ot the White Cat, and other interesting stories. Adorned with cuts.
Notes: Spelling error in title ("ot" should read "of"). Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery. By J. Crowder and E. Hemsted
The Son of A Genius. A Tale, for the use of youth. By the Author of The History of an Officer's Widow and Family, Clergyman's Widow and Family, Daughter in Law, &c. &c.
Signed Author: By the Author of The History of an Officer's Widow and Family, Clergyman's Widow and Family, Daughter in Law, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for John Harris and B. and R. Crosby
A chronological abridgment of universal history: to which is added, an abridged chronology of the most remarkable discoveries and inventions relative to the arts and sciences. Translated from the French of the seventh edition. By Lucy Peacock.
Signed Author: Translated from the French of the seventh edition. By Lucy Peacock. Imprint: Printed for J. Johnson, J. Harris, and others
Marvellous adventures, or, The vicissitudes of a cat: in which are sketches of the characters of the different young ladies and gentlemen into whose hands Grimalkin came. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for Vernor and Hood, Poultry, and J. Harris, (successor to E. Newbery,) St. Paul's Church-yard. By W. Blackader, 10. Took's Court, Chancery lane. Colophon: W. Blackader, Printer, 10, Took's Court, Chancery lane. Date of first publication: 1802
Mentorial tales for the instruction of young ladies just leaving school and entering upon the theatre of life. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, and Vernor and Hood, by J. Swan. Date of first publication: 1802
Easy rhymes for children from five to ten years of age: with eight engravings. By A Lady, author of "Cato, or the Adventures of a Dog;" "The infant's friend," "Little rhymes for little folks," &c. &c. &c.
Notes: [4] leaves of plates :ill. "Cato" attributed to Hannah Glasse; Also consulted Jackson JB ID 20301 Signed Author: By A Lady, author of "Cato, or the Adventures of a Dog;" "The infant's friend," "Little rhymes for little folks," &c. &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1825
Notes: [4] leaves of plates :ill. "Cato" attributed to Hannah Glasse. Signed Author: By A Lady, author of "Cato, or the Adventures of a Dog;" "The infant's friend," "Little rhymes for little folks," &c. &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1825
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatcherd
A concise history of England brought down to the present time: comprised in a set of easy lessons, illustrated by engravings: being a continuation of a series of historical books for children. In two volumes. By Mrs. Trimmer. A new edition.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard, and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly
Goldsmith's History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Abridged; Containing the Natural History of Animals, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, and Insects, on the plan recommended by Miss Hannah More. For the use of schools, and the youth of both sexes. By Mrs. Pilkington. A New Edition, With Plates.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe; J. Harris, and others; by W. Wilson.
Notes: Also found in Harris's Books for Youth 373 (1) Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, (Successor to E. Newberry) Corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1809
The Pleasures of Benevolence, or the History of Miss Goodwill: Intended as a companion to 'The Sorrows of Selfishness.' By a lady.
Signed Author: By a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
The son of a genius: a tale for the use of youth. By Mrs. Hofland.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard; and Simpkin and Marshall, Stationers'-Court Date of first publication: 1812
The adventures of poor puss: in two parts. By Miss Sandham.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Two parts in one volume. Signed Author: By Miss Sandham. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1809
The Renowned History of Prince Chery and Princess Fair-Star. Also the story of the pigeon and the dove.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed by J.D. Dewick for J. Harris (Successor to E. Newbery)
Fables in Verse: From Aesop, La Fontaine, and others. By Mary Anne Davis.
Notes: Also found in John Harris's books for youth (Moon), 190. Signed Author: By Mary Anne Davis. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1813
The lion's masquerade: a sequel to The peacock at home written by a lady ; illustrated with elegant engravings.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates, incl. front. :col. ill.; also consulted Jackson JB ID 18341 Signed Author: written by a lady Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard, and B. Tabart, Old Bond-Street Date of first publication: 1807
The lion's masquerade : a sequel to The peacock at home written by a lady ; illustrated with elegant engravings.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates, incl. front. :ill. Same as 2nd edition of 1808, but printed by E. Hemsted. BL No Digitized Version Signed Author: written by a lady Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Successor to E. Newbury, Corner of St. Paul's Churchyard; and B. Tabart, Old Bond Street. Colophon: Printed by E. Hemsted, Great New Street, Fetter Lane. Date of first publication: 1807
The Peacock "at home;" a sequel to The butterfly's ball. Written by a lady. And illustrated with elegant engravings.
Notes: Also in Osborne collection u1485998; Also consulted Jackson JB ID 18401, Jackson lists price as 1/- plain, 1/6 coloured Signed Author: Written by a Lady Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, at the Original Juvenile Library, the Corner of St. Paul's Churchyard. Date of first publication: 1807
The Peacock "At Home:" a Sequel to The Butterfly's Ball. Written by a Lady. and Illustrated with Elegant Engravings.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates :ill. From the front cover: "New edition, with new plates." Also found in Moon, see shelfmark above. a Signed Author: Written by a Lady Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, at the Original Juvenile Library, the Corner of St. Paul's Churchyard. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriar. Date of first publication: 1807
The Peacock "At Home": a Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball. Written by a lady. Twenty-sixth edition, with notes.
Notes: [16] leaves of plates :ill. (some col.) Signed Author: written by a lady Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1807
The Peacock "At Home": a Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball. Written by a Lady. Twenty-eighth edition.
Signed Author: written by a lady Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1807
The Peacock "At Home": a Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball. Written by a Lady. Twenty-seventh edition.
Notes: [16] leaves of plates :ill. (some col.). Signed Author: Written by a Lady Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1807
The Peacock "At Home" by a Lady. To which is added the Butterfly's Ball; an original poem by Mr. Roscoe.
Notes: [4] leaves of plates :col. ill. Signed Author: by a lady; by Mr. Roscoe. Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1807
The Peacock "At Home" by a Lady; to which is added the Butterfly's Ball; an original poem by Mr. Roscoe.
Signed Author: by a lady; by Mr. Roscoe. Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1822
The Lioness's Rout; being a Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball, the Grasshopper's Feast, and the Peacock "At Home". By a Lady.
Notes: [3] leaves of plates :ill. Cover text includes; also consulted Jackson JB ID 18774 Signed Author: By a Lady Imprint: Printed for B. Tabart Date of first publication: 1808
The fishes grand gala: a companion to The "peacock at home," &c. &c. By Mrs. Cockle, Author of the Juvenile Journal, &c.
Notes: vol I: [6] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece; vol II: [6] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece) :col. ill.; Also consulted Jackson JB ID 18431 and 18432 Signed Author: By Mrs. Cockle, Author of the Juvenile Journal, &c. Imprint: Printed for C. Chapple, Pall Mall; B. Tabart, New Bond-Street; J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard; Darton and Harvey, Gracechurch Street; and all other booksellers Date of first publication: 1808
Reflections on the Works of God; and of His Providence throughout All Nature. Translated by a lady, from the German of C.C. Sturm.
Notes: Google books for vol. 2 only. Signed Author: Translated by a lady, from the German of C.C. Sturm. Imprint: Printed for J. Walker; J. Johnson; J. & J. Richardson; R. Folder & Son; F. C. & J. Rivington; Vernor, Hood, & Sharpe; R. Lea; J. Nunn; Cuthell & Martin; E. Jeffery; Lackington, Allen, & Co.; Lane, Newman, & Co.; Longman, Hurst, Rees, & Orme; Cadell and Davies; Wilkie & Robinson; J. Booker; Black, Parry, & Kingsbury; Sherwood, Neely, & Jones; J. Asperne; R. Scholey; and J. Harris. Colophon: W. Wilson, Printer, St. John's Square.
The Old English Baron: A Gothic Story. By Clara Reeve. And the Castle of Otranto. By Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford. With a biographical preface.
Notes: Two parts, paginated separately. Signed Author: By Clara Reeve ... By Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford. Imprint: Printed by W. Wilson, for J. Walker and others and J. Harris
Notes: Two titles bound in one volume(?). Part of “Walker's British Classics.” Signed Author: By Clara Reeve; By Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford. Imprint: Printed for J. Walker and others and J. Harris Date of first publication: 1808
Théâtre à l'usage des jeunes personnes. Par Madame la comtesse Genlis.
Signed Author: Par Madame la comtesse Genlis. Imprint: Chez Wilkie et Robinson; J. Walker; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orne, et Brown; T. Boosey; C. Law; J. Harris; A. Dulau et Co.; G. et S. Robinson; et R. Scholey
Cautionary Stories, Containing the Daisy and Cowslip, Adapted to the Ideas of Children from Four to Eight Years Old. Embellished with sixty engravings on wood.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris and Baldwin, Cradock and Joy Date of first publication: 1825
The Cowslip, or More Cautionary Stories in Verse. By the author of that much-admired little work, entitled "The Daisy."
Signed Author: By the author of that much-admired little work, entitled "The Daisy." Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of ST- Paul's Churchyard; and B. Crosby, Stationers Court. Date of first publication: 1811
The Cowslip, or More Cautionary Stories, in verse. By the author of that much-admired little work entitled "The Daisy." Third edition.
Signed Author: By the author of that much-admired little work entitled "The Daisy." Imprint: Printed for J. Harris and B. Crosby Date of first publication: 1811
The Cowslip, or More Cautionary Stories, in Verse. By the author of that much-admired little work entitled "The Daisy." Fourth edition.
Signed Author: By the author of that much-admired little work entitled "The Daisy." Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, and Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy Date of first publication: 1811
The Cowslip, or More Cautionary Stories, in Verse. By the author of that much-admired little work entitled "The Daisy." Fifth edition.
The Cowslip, or More Cautionary Stories, in verse. By the author of that much-admired little work, entitled "The Daisy." Second edition.
Signed Author: By the author of that much-admired little work, entitled "The Daisy." Imprint: Printed for J. Harris and B. Crosby Date of first publication: 1811
The Cowslip; or, More Cautionary Stories, in verse. By the author of that much-admired little work entitled "The Daisy." Tenth edition.
Signed Author: By the author of that much-admired little work entitled "The Daisy." Imprint: John Harris, and Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy Date of first publication: 1811
The Cowslip; or, More Cautionary Stories, in Verse. By the author of that much-admired little work entitled "The Daisy."
Signed Author: By the author of that much-admired little work entitled "The Daisy." Imprint: John Harris, and Baldwin and Cradock Date of first publication: 1811
Notes: "Newbery" is misspelled in the imprint. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newberry; and Crosby and Co. Date of first publication: 1807
The Daisy, or Cautionary Stories, in Verse. Adapted to the Ideas of Chidren from Four to Eight Years Old.
Notes: Actually 5th edition? There is an edition from 1817, also labelled as 6th edition; and fifth edition has not been traced. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, and Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy Date of first publication: 1807
The Daisy, or Cautionary Stories, in Verse. Adapted to the Ideas of Children from Four to Eight Years Old. Embellished with Thirty Engravings on Wood. The Sixth Edition.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's church-yard; and Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, Paternoster-row. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1807
Notes: No further details known about this edition (Moon). Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1807
The Daisy, or Cautionary Stories, in Verse. Adapted to the Ideas of Children from Four to Eight Years Old.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery; and Crosby and Co. Date of first publication: 1807
Moon, M. John Harris's books for youth, 933(1)
Notes: Also consulted Jackson JB ID 18248 Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery; and Crosby and Co. Date of first publication: 1807
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery; and Crosby and Co. Date of first publication: 1807
The sorrows of selfishness, or, The history of Miss Richmore. By Mrs. Prudentia Homespun. Fourth edition.
Notes: :ill. (woodcuts). Signed Author: By Mrs. Prudentia Homespun. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1802
The Sorrows of Selfishness; or, The History of Miss Richmore. By Miss Prudentia Homespun.
Signed Author: By Prudentia Homespun. Imprint: Printed for T.N. Longman and O. Rees; and J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery Date of first publication: 1802
Goldsmith's Natural History, Abridged, for the use of schools. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed at the Oriental Press, by Wilson and Co. for Vernor and Hood, J. Harris, Lackington, Allen and Co. and Darton and Harvey.
Each sheet is folded to make eight leaves and sixteen pages.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard; J. Hatchard, Piccadilly; and B. Tabart, New Bond Street Date of first publication: 1786
Notes: Lessons: 176 p. Devon collection is only record of the volume of prints.; "J. Tabart" is a mistake; should be "B. Tabart" in imprint of vol. I. Vol II. has corrected imprint. Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard; J. Hatchard, Piccadilly; and J. Tabart, New Bond Street
Notes: "Lessons, 1803: 210 p.; Prints, 1804: vi, XL [i.e. 40] leaves of plates." Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard; J. Hatchard, Piccadilly; and B. Tabart, New Bond Street
Rose and Emily, or, Sketches of youth. By Mrs. Roberts, author of "Moral Views; or, the Telescope for Children."
Signed Author: By Mrs. Roberts, author of "Moral Views; or, the Telescope for Children." Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster-Row; and John Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: E. Blackader, Printer, Took's Court, Chancery Lane, London. Date of first publication: 1812
The Peacock and Parrot, on Their Tour to Discover the Author of "The Peacock at Home." Illustrated with Engravings.
Notes: Jackson lists price as 1s plain, 1s 6d coloured Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London Date of first publication: 1816
Pity's Gift: A collection of interesting tales, to excite the compassion of youth for the animal creation. Ornamented with vignettes. From the writings of Mr. Pratt. Selected by a lady.
Notes: BL Manuscript note attributes the role of compiler to Letitia Pilkington, presumably in error, as she died in 1750. Signed Author: From the writings of Mr. Pratt. Selected by a lady. Imprint: Printed by C. Whittingham for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; and J. Harris Date of first publication: 1798
The knight of the rose: an allegorical tale, designed for the amusement and moral instruction of youth. By Lucy Peacock.
Notes: "Improved and enlarged" Signed Author: By Lucy Peacock. Imprint: Printed for J. Johnson, and J. Harris; R. and L. Peacock; C. Law; and B. Tabart Date of first publication: 1793
Notes: "Revised." Signed Author: By Lucy Peacock. Imprint: Printed for J. Johnson; R. and L. Peacock, Juvenile Library; and J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery. Date of first publication: 1794
Outlines of English History, in Verse. By Elizabeth Rowse.
Signed Author: By Elizabeth Rowse. Imprint: J. Burditt, Darton and Harvey, Harris, Peacock, Wilmott and Hill, and Kent Date of first publication: 1808
Theodore, or, The crusaders: a tale for youth. By Mrs. Hofland, Author of 'The Son of a Genius, and other works for young people. Third edition.
Notes: No quotation mark after 'Son of a Genius in title. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author of 'The Son of a Genius, and other works for young people. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1821
The Peacock at Home; and Other Poems. By Mrs. Dorset.
Notes: Also found in UNC Libraries, RBC 4498; Also consulted Jackson JB ID 19199 Also consulted Hathi Trust: https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008961366 Signed Author: By Mrs. Dorset. Imprint: Printed for John Murray, 32, Fleet-Street; J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard; and Manners and Miller, Edinburgh; by Harding and Wright, St. John's-Square. Date of first publication: 1809
Easy rhymes for children from five to ten years of age: with eight engravings. By A Lady, author of "Cato, or the Adventures of a Dog;" &c. &c. &c.
Notes: [4] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: By A Lady, author of "Cato, or the Adventures of a Dog." Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Henry Baylis, Johnson's Court-Fleet Street Date of first publication: 1825
Features of the Youthful Mind; or tales for juvenile readers. By Anne Stone.
Notes: Subscription edition. Signed Author: By Anne Stone. Imprint: Printed by J. Warren, on the Marine Parade, for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard; W.J. and J. Richardson, Royal Exchange; Darton and Harvey, Gracechurch Street; B. Tabart, 157, New Bond Street; and R. and L. Peacock, Juvenile Library, 259, Oxford Street. Colophon: Warren, Thanet-Press, Margate. Date of first publication: 1802
The Family Miscellany, in Prose and Verse; Designed to Supply Lessons for Children of Various Ages, selected by Mrs. Lovechild as a sequel to 'Infants' friend.'
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) : 1 ill. Also found in Harris books for youth, 260 (1), and Darton G326(1). First published 1790? Darton book lists 1805 (this entry) as first edition; no information for a 1790 edition. Signed Author: Selected by Mrs. Lovechild as a sequel to 'Infants' friend.' Imprint: Printed for J. Harris; & Darton and Harvey by W. Darton, and J. and J. Harvey Date of first publication: 1805
The Family Miscellany, in Prose and Verse; Designed to Supply Lessons for Children of Various Ages. Selected by Mrs. Lovechild as a sequel to 'Infant's friend.'
Signed Author: Selected by Mrs. Lovechild as a sequel to 'Infant's friend.' Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, and Darton and Harvey Date of first publication: 1805
A geographical companion to Mrs. Trimmer's Scripture, Ancient, and English abridged histories; with prints; calculated to render the study of history more interesting to children, and to serve as an easy introduction to the knowledge of the Earth. In three parts. Part 1st, Agreeing with Scripture History. Part 2d, with Ancient and Roman History. Part 3d, with English History.
Notes: While first printed in 1802, the author is unknown and possibly male (Darton book says female). However, this edition (1811) was "revised and corrected by Mrs. Trimmer," hence why it is included here. Another edition was printed in 1816, this time revised by the author [unknown]. This edition is a "new edition." Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris; Darton and Harvey; B. Crosby and Co., and J. Hatcherd. Date of first publication: 1802
Notes: While first printed in 1802, the author is unknown and possibly male (Darton book says female). Mrs. Trimmer has written the introduction. Darton book notes "Exton, Printer;" this is presumably the place of printing. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris; Darton and Harvey; B. Crosby and Co.; and J. Hatcherd Date of first publication: 1802
A key to knowledge; or, Things in common use simply and shortly explained. By a mother, author of "Always Happy," "Claudine," "Nina," &c. Eighth Edition.
Signed Author: By a mother, author of "Always Happy," "Claudine," "Nina," &c. Eighth Edition. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Colophon: Henry Baylis, Johnson's-Court, Fleet-Street Date of first publication: 1814
Claudine, or, Humility, the basis of all the virtues: a Swiss tale. By the author of 'Always happy,' - 'Nina,' - 'True Stories from Ancient History,' &c. &c. Sixth Edition.
Signed Author: By the author of 'Always happy,' - 'Nina,' - 'True Stories from Ancient History,' &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Henry Baylis, Johnson's Court, Fleet Street Date of first publication: 1822
Instructive rambles in London, and the adjacent villages. Designed to amuse the mind, and improve the understanding of youth. By Elizabeth Helme. The Sixth Edition.
Signed Author: by Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; and J. Harris Date of first publication: 1798
Moral Tales, For Young People. By Mrs. Hurry, (Late Miss Mitchell, Author of "Moral Tales".).
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hurry, (Late Miss Mitchell, Author of "Moral Tales".). Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, And Orme, Pater-Noster-Row, And J. Harris, St. Paul’s Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1807
Tales of the hermitage; written for the instruction and amusement of the rising generation. Fourth edition.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery) at the Original Juvenile Library, the corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: Printed by C. Squire, Furnival's-Inn-Court, Holborn. Date of first publication: 1798
Letters on the improvement of the mind: addressed to a lady. By Mrs. Chapone; and A father's legacy to his daughters. By Dr. Gregory.
Notes: [2] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece :ill. Date of first printing refers to these two works first being printed together. Letters on the Improvement of the Mind first pub. 1773. Hand-checked at Toronto Public Library and BL. Signed Author: By Mrs. Chapone; by Dr. Gregory. Imprint: Printed for J. Walker; J. Johnson; J. Richardson; R. Faulder and Son; F. C. and J. Rivington; Vernor, Hood and Sharpe; R. Lea; J. Nunn; J. Cuthell; Lackington, Allen, and Co.; Newman and Co.; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; Cadell and Davies; Wilkie and Robinson; J. Booker; E. Jeffery; Black, Parry, and Kingsbury; Sherwood, Neely, and Jones; J. Asperne; R. Scholey; and J. Harris Colophon: W. Wilson, Printer, St. John's Square Date of first publication: 1808
The juvenile speaker: or dialogues, and miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse; for the instruction of youth, in the art of reading. By the author of The Polite Reasoner.
Signed Author: By the author of The Polite Reasoner. Imprint: Printed for J. Walker, J. Harris, P. Wynne and Son, Darton and Harvey, and R. Scholey
A Short System of Polite Learning: Being an Introduction to the Arts and Sciences, and other Branches of Useful Knowledge.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for Wynne and Scholey, J. Walker, W. Bent, Darton and Harvey, and J. Harris Date of first publication: 1789
Notes: Moon denotes a lengthy imprint with "et al"; therefore, there are more publishers than what is listed here. "Darton and Co." was not active at this time. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Walker, W. Bent, Darton and Co., and others, J. Harris, and P. and W. Wynne Date of first publication: 1789
Pity's Gift: A collection of interesting tales, to excite the compassion of youth for the animal creation. Ornamented with vignettes. From the writings of Mr. Pratt. Selected by a lady. Fourth Edition.
Notes: BL copy manuscript note: "A selection made by that very prolific scribbler, Mrs. Letitia Pilkington, first issued in 1798..cuts are by Isaac Nicholson. John Harris...took over the copyright from the executors of Eliz. Newbery." Presumably the attribution to Letitia is erroneous, as she died in 1750. Signed Author: From the writings of Mr. Pratt. Selected by a lady. Imprint: Printed by C. Whittingham for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, Paternoster-Row; and J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: C. Whittingham, Printer, No. 103, Goswell Street. Date of first publication: 1798
Letters on the improvement of the mind; addressed to a lady, by Mrs. Chapone. To which is prefixed, a life of the author.
Notes: Date of publication tentative. Signed Author: By Mrs. Chapone. Imprint: Printed for Scatcherd and Letterman, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Law and Whittaker, Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, Gale and Fenner, Walker and Edwards, J. Harris, Darton and Harvey, and J. Black Date of first publication: 1773
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hurry, author of 'Tales of Instruction and Amusement.' Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
The faithful contrast, or, Virtue and vice accurately delineated, in a series of moral and instuctive tales: illustrated with a variety of engravings on wood. By Mrs. Hurry.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hurry. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, at the original Juvenile Library
Memoirs of a Peg-Top by S.S. New Edition.
Signed Author: By S.S. Imprint: Printed for John Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard. & Baldwin and Cradock, Paternoster Row. Colophon: London: Printed by S. and R. Bently, Dorset Street, Fleet Street. Date of first publication: 1782
Instructive Rambles Extended, in London and the Adjacent Villages: Designed to Amuse the Mind and Improve the Understanding of Youth. By Elizabeth Helme.
Notes: Also found in Harris's Books for Youth 344 (1). Signed Author: By Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, late Newbery, and Darton and Harvey Colophon: W. Darton, and Joseph and James Harvey Date of first publication: 1800
Instructive Rambles Extended, in London and the Adjacent Villages: Designed to Amuse the Mind and Improve the Understanding of Youth. By Elizabeth Helme. Fourth Edition.
Notes: Also found in Harris's Books for Youth 344 (2). Signed Author: By Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Late Newbery, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and Darton and Harvey, Gracechurch-Street. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1800
Plain Tales of the Advantages of Industry over Idleness.
Notes: Could be the second edition. Unnumbered. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
Each sheet is folded to make thirty-two leaves and sixty-four pages.
The rational brutes, or, Talking animals. By M. Pelham, author of The Rotchford's, The village school, and various other publications for the instruction of children.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Also found in the Dartons (2004), G543 (2). Signed Author: By M. Pelham, author of The Rotchford's, The village school, and various other publications for the instruction of children. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and by and for Darton and Harvey, Gracechurch-Street Colophon: Darton and Harvey Date of first publication: 1799
Signed Author: By M. Pelham, author of The Rotchford's, The village school, and various other publications for the instruction of children. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and by and for Darton and Harvey, Gracechurch-Street Colophon: H. Bryer Date of first publication: 1799
Instructive rambles in London, and the adjacent villages. Designed to amuse the mind, and improve the understanding of youth. By Elizabeth Helme. The Third Edition.
Signed Author: by Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (Successor to Mrs. Newbery) et al. Colophon: Printed by A. Strahan, Printers-Street. Date of first publication: 1798
Instructive rambles in London, and the adjacent villages. Designed to amuse the mind, and improve the understanding of youth. By Elizabeth Helme. Fourth Edition.
Signed Author: By Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris et al. Date of first publication: 1798
Instructive rambles in London, and the adjacent villages. Designed to amuse the mind, and improve the understanding of youth. By Elizabeth Helme.
Instructive rambles in London, and the adjacent villages. Designed to amuse the mind, and improve the understanding of youth. By Elizabeth Helme. The Seven Edition.
Signed Author: by Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; and J. Harris Colophon: Printed by A. Strahan, New-Street-Square, London. Date of first publication: 1798
Instructive rambles in London, and the adjacent villages. Designed to amuse the mind, and improve the understanding of youth. By Elizabeth Helme. The Eighth Edition.
Signed Author: by Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, Paternoster-Row, and J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by A. & R. Spottiswoode New-Street-Square. Date of first publication: 1798
The history of England: related in familiar conversations, by a father to his children interspersed with moral and instructive remarks, and observations on the most leading and interesting subjects: designed for the perusal of youth; by Elizabeth Helme; in two volumes.
Signed Author: by Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown; and J. Harris, St. Paul's Churchyard Date of first publication: 1804
The history of England: related in familiar conversations, by a father to his children interspersed with moral and instructive remarks, and observations on the most leading and interesting subjects: designed for the perusal of youth; by Elizabeth Helme; in two volumes. Fourth Edition.
Signed Author: By Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris et al. Date of first publication: 1804
The history of England: related in familiar conversations, by a father to his children interspersed with moral and instructive remarks, and observations on the most leading and interesting subjects: designed for the perusal of youth; by Elizabeth Helme; in two volumes. The Fifth Edition.
Signed Author: By Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; and J. Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard. Colophon: Barnard and Farley, Skinner Street, London. Date of first publication: 1804
The history of England: related in familiar conversations, by a father to his children interspersed with moral and instructive remarks, and observations on the most leading and interesting subjects: designed for the perusal of youth; by Elizabeth Helme.
Signed Author: By Elizabeth Helme. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman; and J. Harris. Date of first publication: 1804
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Full text available at https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/009712141 Signed Author: By M. Pelham, author of The Rotchford's, The village school, and various other publications for the instruction of children. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and by and for Darton and Harvey, Gracechurch-Street Colophon: Printed by Darton and Harvey, Grace-church Street Date of first publication: 1799
Ambrose and Eleanor; or, The adventures of two children deserted on an uninhabited island. Translated from the French, with alterations, adapting it to the perusal of youth. By Lucy Peacock, author of The Visit for a Week, &c. The Third Edition.
Signed Author: Translated from the French, with alterations, adapting it to the perusal of youth, by Lucy Peacock, author of The Visit for a Week, &c. Self-published Imprint: Printed for J. Johnson and J. Harris, in St. Paul's Church-Yard; R. and L. Peacock, at the Juvenile Library, no. 259, Oxford Street; C. Law, Avemaria Lane; and B. Tabart, New Bond Street. Colophon: Printed by E. Hemsted, Great New Street, Fetter Lane. Date of first publication: 1796
Costumes of different nations, in miniature, from drawings by Alfred Mills. With descriptions.
Notes: p. 177 The Dartons states that Priscilla Wakefield likely wrote the text. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, & Darton; and J. Harris Colophon: Darton, Harvey, and Co.
Notes: p. 177 The Dartons states that Priscilla Wakefield likely wrote the text. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, & Darton; and J. Harris Colophon: Darton, Harvey, and Co.
Pictures of English history, in miniature, designed by Alfred Mills. With descriptions.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for Harvey and Darton; and J. Harris Colophon: Harvey, Darton, and Co.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for Darton and Harvey; and J. Harris Colophon: Darton and Harvey
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, & Darton; and J. Harris Colophon: Darton, Harvey, and Co.
Pictures of Roman history, in miniature, designed by Alfred Mills, with explanatory anecdotes.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for Darton and Harvey; and J. Harris Colophon: Darton and Harvey
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, & Darton; and J. Harris Colophon: Darton, Harvey, and Co.
Conversations on the life of Christ: for the use of children. By a Mother.
Notes: Inscription on copy of 2nd edition in private collection attributes authorship to Mrs. Whateley. Signed Author: By a Mother. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1828
Conversations on the life of Jesus Christ: for the use of children. By a Mother.
The lioness's ball, being a companion to the Lion's masquerade.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates. Dates approximate. Signed Author: Anonymous. Imprint: Printed for C. Chapple, Pall Mall; B. Tabart, New Bond-street; J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard; Darton and Harvey, Gracechurch-street; and all other booksellers Date of first publication: 1807
Les veillées du château, ou cours de morale, à l'usage des enfans. Par l'auteur d'Adèle et Théodore.
Signed Author: Par l'auteur d'Adèle et Théodore. Imprint: Chez G. and S. Robinson; G. Wilkie; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, et Brown; T. Boosey; C. Law; J. Harris; A. Dulau et Co.; R. Scholey; et J. Walker et Co. Colophon: T. Davison, Lombard-street, Whitefriars
The Peacock "At Home," by a Lady. To which is added the Butterfly's Ball; an original poem, by Mr. Roscoe.
Notes: Publication date tentative, suggested by British Library. Signed Author: By a Lady / by Mr. Roscoe Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street.
Notes: Date of first printing refers to these two works first being printed together. "Letters on the improvement of the mind: addressed to a lady. By Mrs. Chapone" first printed 1773 in 2 volumes. Signed Author: By Mrs. Chapone; by Dr. Gregory. Imprint: Printed by Brettel & Co.No. 4, Marshall-Street, Golden-Square; For J. Walker; J. Johnson; J. and J. Richardson; R. Faulder and Son; F. C. and J. Rivington; Vernor, Hood and Sharpe; R. Lea; J. Nunn; Cuthell and Martin; Lackington, Allen, and Co.; Lane, Newman, and Co.; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; Cadell and Davies; Wilkie and Robinson; J. Booker; E. Jeffery; Black, Parry, and Kingsbury; H.D. Symonds; J. Asperne; R. Scholey; and J. Harris. Colophon: Brettel & Co. Printers, Marshall Street, Golden Square. Date of first publication: 1773
The little reader: a progressive step to knowledge: with engravings.
Notes: [20] leaves of plates :illustrations. Between 1827-1828. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard
The little reader; a progressive step to knowledge. With engravings.
Notes: [20] leaves of plates :illustrations. Harris gives pagination as 128. BL gives date as [1830?] Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street
The canary bird. By Alicia Catharine Mant.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Alicia Catharine Mant. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris
The celebrated fairy tales of Mother Bunch: now republished with appropriate engravings, for the amusement of those little masters and misses, who, by duty to their parents, and obedience to their superiors, are likely to become great lords and ladies.
Moon, M. Harris, 470; Osborne catalogue, II:590; BL Ch.810/204.
Notes: Two parts in one volume with separate title-pages; [12] leaves of plates :col. ill. (stipple engravings). BL is only part II. On paper cover: "Price 2s. 6d. plain, and 3s. 6d with coloured engravings." Signed Author: of Mother Bunch Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church Yard. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-street, Blackfriars, London
The celebrated tales of Mother Bunch: as originally related.
Notes: [3] leaves of plates (frontispiece) :ill. BL date [1825?] Signed Author: of Mother Bunch Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: London: printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset-Street.
The adventures of Congo in search of his master: a tale: containing a true account of a shipwreck. Fourth edition.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: J. Harris, St. Paul's Churchyard Date of first publication: 1823
Always happy!!!, or, Anecdotes of Felix and his sister Serena: a tale: Written for her children by a mother.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. (engraving). Signed Author: Written for her children by a mother. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1814
Always happy!!!, or, Anecdotes of Felix and his sister Serena: a tale: Written for her children by a mother. Tenth edition.
Signed Author: Written for her children by a mother. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1814
Always happy!!!, or, Anecdotes of Felix and his sister Serena: a tale. Written for her children by a mother.
Notes: Date approximate. Signed Author: Written for her children by a mother. Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1814
Notes: Approximate date. Signed Author: Written for her children by a mother. Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1814
Notes: Undated. Six and eighth editions published in 1824 and c. 1828. Signed Author: Written for her children by a mother. Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1814
True stories from English history: chronologically arranged, from the invasion of the Romans to the death of George the Fourth. Considerably enlarged, with tables. By a mother, author of "True stories from ancient history" &c. Third edition, considerably enlarged, with tales exhibiting the early history of England, and the alliances and descendants of the sovereigns from the conquest. Illustrated with thirty-six engravings.
Signed Author: By a mother, author of "True stories from ancient history" &c. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset-Street, Fleet-Street Date of first publication: 1826
True stories from ancient history: chronologically arranged from the creation of the world to the death of Charlemagne. By A mother, author of "Always happy," "Stories from modern history," &c. Fifth edition, revised and corrected, with important additions.
Fifth edition, revised and corrected, with important additions.
Notes: [36] leaves of plates :ill.; date from cover; Moon gives date as 1829. "Revised and corrected, with important additions." Publication date uncertain. Signed Author: By A mother, author of "Always happy," "Stories from modern history," &c. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: Shackell and Baylis, Johnson's Court Date of first publication: 1819
A key to knowledge; or, Things in common use: simply and shortly explained; in a series of dialogues. By a mother, author of "Always Happy," "Claudine," &c. &c. Seventh Edition, revised by the author.
Notes: Date approximate. Signed Author: By a mother, author of "Always Happy," "Claudine," &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Colophon: Printed by R. & S. Bentley, Dorset-Street. Date of first publication: 1814
The Child's Grammar; Corresponding with parsing lessons, and forming part of a series for teaching. By Mrs. Lovechild. Twenty-fifth edition.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Lovechild. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars
Fabulous histories: designed for the instruction of children, respecting their treatment of animals. By Mrs. Trimmer. Eighth edition.
Notes: Only 2nd volume hand checked. Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Johnson, F. C. and J. Rivington, St. Paul's Churchyard; Longman, Hurst, Reese, and Orme, Paternoster-Row; J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Churchyard; J. Hatchard, Piccadilly; and B. Tabart, New Bond Street Colophon: T. Bensley, Printer, Bolt Court, Fleet Street, London Date of first publication: 1786
The blind child, or Anecdotes of the Wyndham family. Written for the use of young people, by a lady. The sixth edition.
Notes: Moon uses the abbreviation "et al" in Harris's Books for Youth when list of publishers is long; hence, missing some publishers in imprint. Signed Author: by a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery), corner of St. Paul's Church-yard, Vernor and Hood, Poultry, and I. Scatcherd, Ave Maria Lane. Colophon: Printed by D. Dewick, Aldersgate-street Date of first publication: 1791
The Eskdale herd-boy, a Scottish tale, for the instruction and amusement of young persons. By Mrs. Blackford.
Notes: Publication date uncertain, but after 1824. BL says "[1828?]" Signed Author: By Mrs. Blackford. Imprint: John Harris; printed by S. and R. Bentley Date of first publication: 1819
Edwin, King of Northumberland: a story of the seventh century. By Clara Reeve, author of 'The Old English Baron.'
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Clara Reeve, author of 'The Old English Baron.' Imprint: Printed for Vernor and Hood, and J. Harris, by James Swan. Date of first publication: 1802
True stories from ancient history: chronologically arranged from the creation of the world to the death of Charlemagne. By A mother, author of "Always Happy," "Stories from Modern history," &c. Fourth edition. Revised and corrected by the author.
Fourth edition. Revised and corrected by the author.
Notes: Frontispiece and other ill. Signed Author: By A mother, author of "Always Happy," "Stories from Modern history," &c. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: Shackell and Baylis, Johnson's Court Date of first publication: 1819
A Miscellany, in Prose and Verse, for Young Persons, on Sunday. By Mrs. Lovechild.
Notes: BL copy has two page catalogue, "The following publications, Written and compiled by Mrs. Lovechild, may also be had of J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Signed Author: By Mrs. Lovechild Imprint: J. Harris Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars Date of first publication: 1790
The adventures of a pincushion: designed chiefly for the use of young ladies. New edition.
Notes: A new edition, reprint; [2] leaves of plates :ill. Also available at https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMDC-37131053601621D&R=DC-37131053601621D Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for John Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard. & Baldwin and Cradock, Paternoster Row Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street Date of first publication: 1782
The Blossoms of Morality. Intended for the Amusement & Instruction of Young Ladies & Gentlemen. By the editor of The Looking-Glass for the Mind. With Forty-Seven Cuts, Designed and Engraved by I. Bewick. The fifth edition.
Signed Author: By the editor of The Looking-Glass for the Mind. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris; Scatcherd and Letterman; B. Crosby and Co.; Darton and Harvey; Lacking, Alley and Co.; J. Walker; and Vernor and Hood. Colophon: Printed by J. Swan and Son, 76, Fleet Street, London Date of first publication: 1789
The Looking-Glass for the Mind; or, intellectual mirror: being an elegant collection of the most delightful little stories & interesting tales: Chiefly translated from that much-admired work. L'ami des infants. With Seventy-four Cuts, Designed and Engraved on wood by I. Bewick. The thirteenth edition.
Signed Author: Chiefly translated from that much-admired work. L'ami des infants Imprint: Printed for J. Harris; Scatcherd and Letterman; Darton, Harvey, and Darton; Walker and Co.; Longman, Hurst, Reese, Orme, and Brown; B. and R. Crosby and Co.; F. C. and J. Rivington; Gale and Curtis; C. Law; and R. S. Kirby Colophon: Printed by J. Swan and Son, 76, Fleet Street, London
More trifles! : for the benefit of the rising generation. By the author of "Juliana" --"Trifles, or, Friendly mites," --"Eason House," --"Addresses of an affectionate mother," &c.&c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By the author of "Juliana" --"Trifles, or, Friendly mites," --"Eason House," --"Addresses of an affectionate mother," &c.&c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery Date of first publication: 1804
The twin sisters, or, The advantages of religion.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1805
The adventures of a bullfinch: by the author of "The twin sisters," "Poor puss," &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: by the author of "The twin sisters," "Poor puss," &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, (successor to E. Newbery) the corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Date of first publication: 1809
The twin sisters, or, The advantages of religion: by Miss Sandham. Fourth edition.
Signed Author: Miss Sandham. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1805
The travels of St. Paul: in letters supposed to be written from a mother to her daughter: in which are endeavoured to be traced the remains of those places, first favoured by the preaching of the gospel. By E. Sandham.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 map (fold.). Signed Author: By E. Sandham. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1812
The twin sisters, or, The advantages of religion. By Miss Sandham. Fifth Edition.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 col. ill. Signed Author: By Miss Sandham, Author of many approved works for young persons, Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: E. Hemsted, New-Street, Gough- Square, Printer. Date of first publication: 1805
The twin sisters, or, The advantages of religion: by Miss Sandham. Sixth edition.
The twin sisters, or, The advantages of religion. By Miss Sandham; author of many approved works for young persons. Seventh Edition.
Signed Author: By Miss Sandham; author of many approved works for young persons. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: E. Hemsted, Printer, New-Street, Gough-Square. Date of first publication: 1805
The adopted daughter: a tale for young persons. By Miss Sandham, author of The twin sisters, William Selwyn, and many other approved works.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates :1 ill. (engraving). Signed Author: By Miss Sandham, author of The twin sisters, William Selwyn, and many other approved works. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1815
The twin sisters, or, The advantages of religion. By Miss Sandham; author of many approved works for young persons. Eighth edition.
Signed Author: By Miss Sandham; author of many approved works for young persons. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: E. Hemsted, Printer, New-Street, Gough-Square. Date of first publication: 1805
The twin sisters, or, The advantages of religion. By Miss Sandham; author of many approved works for young persons.
Signed Author: By Miss Sandham; author of many approved works for young persons. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: E. Hemsted, Printer, Great New Street, Gough Square. Date of first publication: 1805
Signed Author: by Miss Sandham. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1805
Signed Author: by Miss Sandham. Imprint: John Harris. Printed by S. and R. Bentley Date of first publication: 1805
Signed Author: by Miss Sandham. Imprint: John Harris. Printed by Samuel Bentley Date of first publication: 1805
The twin sisters, or, The advantages of religion. By Miss Sandham. Eighteenth Edition.
Signed Author: By Miss Sandham. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset-street, Fleet-street. Date of first publication: 1805
The blind child, or Anecdotes of the Wyndham family. Written for the use of young people, by a lady.
Notes: Moon uses the abbreviation "et al" in Harris's Books for Youth when list of publishers is long; hence, missing some publishers in imprint. Signed Author: by a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery), and others Date of first publication: 1791
Signed Author: by a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, and Scatcherd and Letterman Date of first publication: 1791
The blind child, or Anecdotes of the Wyndham family. Written for the use of young people, by a lady. The tenth edition.
Notes: Erroneously says "Tenth edition" (the 10th edition was published in 1811). Signed Author: by a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard, and Scatcherd and Leterman, Ave Maria Lane. Colophon: J. Swan, Printer, 76, Fleet Street, London. Date of first publication: 1791
An introduction to Botany, in a series of familiar letters. with illustrative engravings. By Priscilla Wakefield, author of "Mental Improvement," "Juvenile Travellers," &c. Corrected, to which is added, The Pleasures of Botanical Pursuits. A poem. By Sarah Hoare.
Corrected, to which is added, The Pleasures of Botanical Pursuits. A poem. By Sarah Hoare.
Signed Author: By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Juvenile Travellers, &c.; By Sarah Hoare. Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Co., Gracechurch-Street; J. Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Sherwood, Neely, & Jones; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, Paternoster Row; Simpkin and Marshall, Stationers' Court; Reynolds, New-gate Street. Colophon: Darton, Harvey and Co, Printers, Grace-church Street Date of first publication: 1796
Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, (Successor to E. Newbery) Date of first publication: 1798
Pictures of Virtue and Vice; or Moral Tales, for the Perusal of Young Gentlemen, previous to their leaving school, by Mrs. Pilkington, Author of Mentorial Tales for Ladies; &c. &c. In two volumes.
Notes: Meant more for young men than "juvenile literature" would be. Signed Author: by Mrs. Pilkington, Author of Mentorial Tales for Ladies; &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, by T. Lake Date of first publication: 1803
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, (Successor to E. Newbery) Date of first publication: 1798
Biography for boys; or, characteristic histories: calculated to impress the youthful mind with an admiration of virtuous principles, and a detestation of vicious ones. By Mrs. Pilkington. The third edition.
New tales of the castle, or, The noble emigrants: a story of modern times. By Mrs. Pilkington, Third edition.
Notes: First English edition published in 1800; first published in French (by Comptesse de Genlis) in 1784. Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery) at the Juvenile Library, Corner of St. Paul's church-yard. Colophon: E. Hemsted, printer, New-street, Fetter-lane. Date of first publication: 1800
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for John Harris Date of first publication: 1798
Pity's Gift: A collection of interesting tales, to excite the compassion of youth for the animal creation. Ornamented with vignettes. From the writings of Mr. Pratt. Selected by a lady. Fifth edition.
Notes: BL manuscript note attributes the role of compiler to Letitia Pilkington, presumably in error, as she died in 1750. Signed Author: From the writings of Mr. Pratt. Selected by a lady. Imprint: Printed by C. Whittingham, Goswell Street; for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, Paternoster-Row; and J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: C. Whittingham, Printer, Goswell Street, London. Date of first publication: 1798
Tales of the hermitage; written for the instruction and amusement of the rising generation.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery) Date of first publication: 1798
Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery) Date of first publication: 1798
New tales of the castle, or, The noble emigrants: a story of modern times. By Mrs. Pilkington. Fourth edition.
Notes: First English edition published in 1800; first published in French (by Comptesse de Genlis) in 1784. Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Colophon: Printed by H. Bryer, Bridge-street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1800
Pity's Gift: a collection of interesting tales to excite the compassion of youth for the animal creation. Ornamented with vignettes. From the writings of Mr. Pratt. Selected by a Lady.
Notes: Moon describes this edition as "almost certainly an Irish piracy." Contains woodcuts copied from the third edition (1801), and signed T. Kelly (a wood engraver working in Dublin around 1800). BL Manuscript note in 1807 edition attributes the role of compiler to Letitia Pilkington, presumably in error, as she died in 1750. Signed Author: From the writings of Mr. Pratt. Selected by a lady. Imprint: Printed for Harris and Co., J. Marshall, J. Johnson, and Tabart and Co. Date of first publication: 1798
Notes: Moon denotes a lengthy imprint with "et al"; therefore, there are more publishers than what is listed here. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Walker, J. Harris, and others Date of first publication: 1789
A Short System of Polite Learning: Being an Introduction to the Arts and Sciences, and other Branches of Useful Knowledge. The Sixth edition, improved.
Notes: BL erroneously lists edition as second. Third edition published in 1804. Imprint: Printed for W. Bent, J. Harris, and others Date of first publication: 1789
Select fables: written for the purpose of instilling into the minds of early youth, a true sense of religion and virtue. Translated from the French of Mons. Florian, by the author of "A cup of sweets;" "Gertrude;" "Summer rambles;" "Short stories;" &c.
Notes: [9] leaves of plates :ill. First published in Paris in 1792. Signed Author: Translated from the French of Mons. Florian, by the author of "A cup of sweets;" "Gertrude;" "Summer rambles;" "Short stories;" &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery) COrner of St. Paul's Churchyard. Colophon: Bretell. Printer, Marshall-Street, Golden-Square. Date of first publication: 1806
William Tell, or the Patriot of Switzerland. Translated freely from the French of M. de Florian, to which is prefixed, the life of the author.
Notes: "According to MLA, Sept. 1823, the translator was Mrs. Hofland." Signed Author: Translated freely from the French of M. de Florian Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1823
The poetic garland, or, Library of knowledge and mirth.
Moon, M. John Harris's books for youth, 666 and 538 (Mermaid at home)
Notes: "Osborne has only one volume; it contains five titles from v. 3 and 2 titles from v. 4 as listed by Moon. It also contains "The mermaid at home" which Moon does not list." Illustrated; Mermaid at Home contains 8 leaves of plates. Coloured edition sold for £2.6.0. "Four volumes were published between 1807 and 1809 containing 33 separately published works." There are more authors (anonymous). Date of publication tentative, printed between 1807-1809. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1807
Notes: [6] leaves of plates, incl. front. :ill.; also consulted Jackson JB ID 18775 Signed Author: Written By a Lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris ; and B. Tabart Date of first publication: 1807
Moral Tales, For Young People. By Mrs. Hurry, (Late Miss Mitchell, Author of "Moral Tales.")
Notes: Pagination misprinted, the 2 was dropped off (reads "76," should actually be "276"). Signed Author: By Mrs. Hurry, (Late Miss Mitchell, Author of "Moral Tales.") Imprint: Printed by C. Stower, 32, Paternoster Row, For Longman, Hurst, Rees, And Orme, Pater-Noster-Row, And J. Harris, St. Paul’s Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1807
The Flowers; or, the Sylphid Queen: A Fairy Tale. In Verse. By Miss Alicia Lefanu, grand-daughter of the late Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates : ill. Also found in Harris's Books for Youth (477). Signed Author: By Miss Alicia Lefanu, grand-daughter of the late Thomas Sheridan, A.M. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1809
Tales of the Heath, for the Improvement of the Mind. By Mrs. H. Bayley, Author of "Employment," A Tale.
Notes: printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorsey Street; [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :ill. Also found in John Harris's Books for Youth (Moon), (40). Signed Author: By Mrs. H. Bayley, Author of "Employment," A Tale. Imprint: John Harris, Corner Of St. Paul’s Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1825
Employment, the true source of happiness, or, The good uncle and aunt. By Mrs. Bayley.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Bayley. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1825
The first book, for children of four years old, containing chiefly, words of one syllable; being an introduction to Mrs. Barbauld's Lessons.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1813
A key to knowledge; or, Things in common use. Simply and shortly explained; in a series of dialogues. Written by a mother, author of "Always Happy" - "First Book for Children", &c. &c.
Signed Author: Written by a mother, author of "Always Happy" - "First Book for Children", &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London Date of first publication: 1814
Right and wrong exhibited in the history of Rosa and Agnes. Written for her children by a mother, author of "Always happy," "An introduction to Mrs. Barbauld's lessons," "Key to knowledge," &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. (engraving). Signed Author: by a mother, author of "Always happy," "An introduction to Mrs. Barbauld's lessons," "Key to knowledge," &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1815
Signed Author: Written for her children by a mother. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1814
A key to knowledge; or, Things in common use: simply and shortly explained; in a series of dialogues. Written by a mother, author of "Always happy," "First book for children," &c. &c. Second edition.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :illustration. Signed Author: Written by a mother, author of "Always happy," "First book for children," &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1814
The pleasures of life: written for her children by a mother, author of "Always happy," &c. &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. (engraving). Signed Author: by a mother, author of "Always happy," &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1818
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :ill. Signed Author: by a mother; author of "Always happy," "An introduction to Mrs. Barbauld's lessons," "Key to knowledge," &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1815
Nursery morals: chiefly in monosyllables: with twenty-four engravings; By the author of "Always Happy," &c. &c.
Signed Author: By the author of "Always Happy," &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: J. Swan, Printer, 76, Fleet Street, London Date of first publication: 1818
Nursery morals: chiefly in monosyllables: with twenty-four engravings; By the author of "Always happy," &c. &c. Third edition.
Notes: [12] leaves of plates :ill. (engravings). Signed Author: By the author of "Always happy," &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1818
Chit-chat, or, Short tales in short words: with thirty-nine engravings. By the author of "Always happy," &c.
Notes: :ill. (wood-engravings). Signed Author: By the author of "Always happy," &c. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1825
Claudine, or, Humility, the basis of all the virtues: a Swiss tale. By the author of 'Always happy,' - 'Nina,' - 'True Stories from Ancient History,' &c. &c. Fourth Edition.
Signed Author: By the author of 'Always happy,' - 'Nina,' - 'True Stories from Ancient History,' &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street Date of first publication: 1822
Nina: an Icelandic tale. By a mother, author of "Always Happy," &c. Second edition.
Signed Author: By a mother, author of "Always Happy," &c. Imprint: London: John Harris, St. Paul's Churchyard. Colophon: Printed by S. & R. Bentley, Dorset Street, London. Date of first publication: 1819
Right and wrong, exhibited in the history of Rosa and Agnes. By a mother, author of "Always happy," &c. Fourth edition, revised by the author.
Signed Author: By a mother, author of "Always happy," &c. Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: G. Woodfall, Printer, Angel Court, Skinner Street, London Date of first publication: 1815
True stories from English history: chronologically arranged, from the invasion of the Romans, to the present time. By a mother, author of "True stories from ancient history" &c.
Notes: Both printers mentioned in book: verso of title-leaf shows "printed by Cox and Baylis;" page 210 states "printed by S. and R. Bentley." Signed Author: By a mother, author of "True stories from ancient history" &c. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1826
True stories from English history, chronologically arranged, from the invasion of the Romans, to the death of George III. By a mother, author of "True stories from ancient history," &c. Second edition, considerably enlarged.
Notes: [18] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece :ill. Also found in Devon collection (515). Undated, date taken from dedication. Signed Author: By a mother, author of "True stories from ancient history" &c. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Shackell and Baylis, Johnson's-Court, Fleet-Street Date of first publication: 1826
Interesting Traits of Character, in Youth, of Both Sexes, by Mrs. Ventum, author of The Amiable Tutoress, &c. &c.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Ventum, author of The Amiable Tutoress, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, the corner of St. Paul's Churchyard. Colophon: Bryer, Printer, Bridge-street, Blackfriars. Date of first publication: 1804
Signed Author: By Mrs. Ventum. Imprint: John Harris; printed by H. Bryer Date of first publication: 1813
The Nabob: A Moral Tale. By Mrs. Rice, author of The Deserted Wife, Monteith, etc.
Notes: Also found in Harris's Books for Youth (710). Signed Author: By Mrs. Rice, author of The Deserted Wife, Monteith, etc. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, St Paul's Church Yard; and Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, Paternoster Row; and M. Hage, Newark Date of first publication: 1807
Education, or, A journal of errors. By Emma Hamilton.
Signed Author: By Emma Hamilton. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Successor to E. Newbery, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1809
Moral Views; or the Telescope, for Children. The third edition.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Darton, 55, Gracechurch-street; C. Law, Ave Maria Lane; and J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: Printed by Darton, Harvey, and Co. Gracechurch-street, London. Date of first publication: 1804
Moral Views; or the Telescope, for Children. The fourth edition.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Darton 55, Gracechurch-Street; Law and Whittaker, Avemaria Lane; and J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: Printed by Darton, Harvey, and Co, Gracechurch-Street, London. Date of first publication: 1804
The Spring Bud, or Rural Scenery in Verse. With Descriptive Notes. For the Instruction and Amusement of Young Persons. By Elizabeth Appleton, author of "Private Education," &c., &c.
Signed Author: By Elizabeth Appleton, author of "Private Education," &c., &c. Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1818
The Eskdale herd-boy: a Scottish tale: for the instruction and amusement of young persons. By Mrs. Blackford. Second Edition.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Blackford. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: London: Printed by Cox and Baylis, Great Queen Street. Date of first publication: 1819
The twin sisters, or, The advantages of religion. By Miss Sandham; Author of many approved works for young persons. Third edition.
Signed Author: By Miss Sandham; Author of many approved works for young persons. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: E. Hemsted, Great New Street, Fetter Lane, Printer. Date of first publication: 1805
Simple Pleasures, Designed for Young Persons above Twelve Years of Age, by Miss Venning.
Signed Author: By Miss Venning. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, at the Original Juvenile Library, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: Printed by H. Bryer, Bridge-street, Blackfriars. Date of first publication: 1811
Outlines of Irish history: written for the use of young persons.
Notes: [3] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece :ill. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1829
Notes: [3] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece . Moon lists 2nd edition in Harris books for youth, 232, as being 1838. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: John Harris Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street Date of first publication: 1829
Beauties of Sturm's Reflections; in lessons on the works of God, and of His providence. Rendered familiar to the capacities of youth by Eliza Andrews.
Notes: "A free translation of Betrachtungen über die Werke Gottes." Signed Author: Rendered familiar to the capacities of youth by Eliza Andrews. Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Darton; Scatcherd and Letterman; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown; ... and J. Harris
Beauties of Sturm's Reflections; in lessons on the works of God, and of His providence. Rendered familiar to the capacities of youth by Eliza Andrews, author of Allegorical Miniatures, The Brothers, &c.
Notes: "A free translation of Betrachtungen über die Werke Gottes." Signed Author: Rendered familiar to the capacities of youth by Eliza Andrews, author of Allegorical Miniatures, The Brothers, &c. Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Darton; ... J. Harris
Mamma's Lessons for her Little Boys and Girls. By the author of 'The Transformation of a Beech Tree.' In two parts, with engravings. First part, a series of reading lessons in words of three and four letters. Second part, chiefly in monosyllables, with the more difficult words of each arranged separately in spelling lessons.
Signed Author: By the author of 'The Transformation of a Beech Tree.' Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1829
Mamma's Lessons for her Little Boys and Girls. By the author of 'The Transformation of a Beech Tree.' In two parts, with sixteen engravings. First part, a series of reading lessons in words of three and four letters. Second part, chiefly in monosyllables, with the more difficult words of each arranged separately in spelling lessons. Fifth edition, with sixteen engravings
A cup of sweets, that can never cloy, or, Delightful tales for good children. By a lady.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) Signed Author: By a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, Corner of St Paul's Churchyard Colophon: Printed by S. Gosnell, Little Queen Street, Holborn. Date of first publication: 1804
Gertrude, Agnes and Melite, and Amelia Douglas: Tales, for the instruction and amusement of young persons. By the author of 'A Cup of Sweets.'
Signed Author: By the author of 'A Cup of Sweets.' Imprint: London: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, corner of ST. Paul's Churchyard. Colophon: Printed by S. Gosnell, Little Queen Street, Holborn. Date of first publication: 1804
Interesting Tales: Consisting of Isidore, Arthur, The Clear-Sighted Blind Man, Robert, and The Hogs-head. Translated from the French, by a lady.
Signed Author: Translated from the French, by a lady. Imprint: Printed for Vernor and Hood, in the Poultry; and J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: Printed by J. & E. Hodson, Cross Street, Hatton Garden. Date of first publication: 1805
Signed Author: By a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery Date of first publication: 1804
The godmother's tales: by the author of Short stories, Summer rambles, Cup of sweets, &c. &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates :1 ill. Signed Author: By the author of Short stories, Summer rambles, Cup of sweets, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: Printed by E. Hemsted. Great New Street. Fetter Lane. Date of first publication: 1808
Amusing observations supposed to be made by children in early life: which will enable them to learn to read, and converse with propriety. By the author of "Short stories," "Summer rambles," &c. &c. &c.; ornamented with twelve engravings on copper-plate.
Notes: [12] leaves of plates, incl. front. :ill. Signed Author: the author of "Short stories," "Summer rambles," &c. &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery Date of first publication: 1808
More short stories, in words of two syllables. By the author of "Short stories in one syllable," "Summer rambles," "Godmother's tales," &c. &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Also found in Devon collection (276). Signed Author: By the author of "Short stories in one syllable," "Summer rambles," "Godmother's tales," &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (Successor to E. Newbery,) Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1808
A cup of sweets, that can never cloy, or, Delightful tales for good children. By the author of Godmother's tales &c. &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) Signed Author: By the author of Godmother's tales &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, at the Original Juvenile Library, the Corner of St Paul's Church-yard Colophon: E. Hemsted, Printer, Great New-street, Gough-square Date of first publication: 1804
Dialogues consisting of words of one syllable only: intended as a proper book to follow The imperial primer, and other approved incitements to learning. By the author of Short stories in two syllables, Summer rambles, &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. Signed Author: By the author of Short stories in two syllables, Summer rambles, &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1813
Signed Author: By the author of Godmother's tales &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery Date of first publication: 1804
The godmother's tales: by the author of Short stories, Summer rambles, Cup of sweets, &c. &c. Third edition.
Signed Author: by the author of Short stories, Summer rambles, Cup of sweets, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1808
A cup of sweets, that can never cloy, or, Delightful tales for good children. By the author of Short Stories, Summer Rambles, &c. &c.
Signed Author: By the author of Short Stories, Summer Rambles, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, the Corner of St Paul's Church-yard, 1814 Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London Date of first publication: 1804
Whim and contradiction, or, The party of pleasure: a tale for young persons; by the author of Arthur and Alice.--Walter and Herbert.--The fisherman, &c.&c.; illustrated with engravings.
Notes: [6] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: by the author of Arthur and Alice.--Walter and Herbert.--The fisherman, &c.&c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1815
Arthur and Alice; or, the little wanderers. Illustrated with elegant engravings.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: Bryer, Printer, Bride-Street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1815
The Fishermen: A Tale, for young persons. By the author of A Cup of Sweets, Godmother's Tales, &c. &c.
Signed Author: By the author of A Cup of Sweets, Godmother's Tales, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, at the Juvenile Library, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: E. Hemsted, Printer, 19, New-street, Fetter-lane. Date of first publication: 1815
Signed Author: By the author of Arthur and Alice. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, by H. Bryer Date of first publication: 1815
Arthur and Alice; or, the little wanderers. Third edition, illustrated with elegant engravings.
Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1815
The godmother's tales: by the author of Short stories, Summer rambles, Cup of sweets, &c. &c. Fifth edition.
A cup of sweets that can never cloy, or Delightful tales for good children. By the author of Short Stories, Summer Rambles, &c., &c.
Signed Author: By the author of Short Stories, Summer Rambles, &c., &c. Imprint: London: Printed for J. Harris; the Corner of St Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: J. Swan, Printer, 76, Fleet-Street, London. Date of first publication: 1804
The history of England: related in familiar conversations, by a father to his children interspersed with moral and instructive remarks, and observations on the most leading and interesting subjects: designed for the perusal of youth; by Elizabeth Helme; in two volumes. The second edition.
Moon, M. John Harris's books for youth, 341(2); NUC pre-1956, 239:572; Osborne catalogue, II:783
Notes: Vol I printed by G. Woodfall; vol II printed by Joyce Gold. Signed Author: by Elizabeth Helme Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; and J. Harris, St. Paul's Churchyard Date of first publication: 1804
Little Lessons for Little Learners, in words of one syllable. By Mrs. Barwell, Author of 'Sunday Lessons for Little Children,' &c. &c.
Notes: Date of publication tentative. 1st-3rd editions have not been traced; Osborne gives date of 1st edition as 1833; 4th edition 1838. Record incomplete/unknown. Signed Author: By Mrs. Barwell, Author of 'Sunday Lessons for Little Children,' &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1833
Fruits of Enterprize Exhibited in the Travels of Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia, Interspersed with the Observations of a Mother to Her Children. To Which is Added a Short Account of the Traveller's Death. By the Author of "Relics of antiquity." Fifth Edition.
Notes: [12] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: By the author of "Relics of antiquity." Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1821
The juvenile rambler: in a series of easy reading lessons designed for children.
Notes: Date of first publication tentative. [6] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece :ill. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1827
Fruits of enterprize exhibited in the travels of Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia: interspersed with the observations of a mother to her children: to which is added a short account of the traveller's death. By the author of "Relics of antiquity."
Mamma's Bible stories for her little boys and girls: a series of reading lessons taken from the Bible, and adapted to the capacities of very young children.
Notes: [12] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece :ill. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1834
Notes: [12] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece :ill. Second edition listed in Moon Harris's Books for Youth as being published in 1837. British Library catalogue attributes authorship to Lucy Wilson. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Date of first publication: 1834
The juvenile rambler, in a series of easy reading lessons designed for children.
Notes: Date of publication tentative. [6] leaves of plates, incl. frontispiece :ill. Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1827
Signed Author: By Miss Parker. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1820
An introduction to botany: in a series of familiar letters, with illustrative engravings. By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Leisure Hours, &c. The Sixth Edition
Notes: XI leaves of plates, [1] folding leaf :ill. Signed Author: By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Leisure Hours, &c. Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Co., Gracechurch-Street; J. Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard; J. Walker; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Sherwood, Neely, & Jones, Paternoster Row; and B. & R. Crosby, Stationers' Court Date of first publication: 1796
An introduction to botany: in a series of familiar letters, with illustrative engravings. By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Juvenile Travellers, &c. Corrected throughout, and with new plates.
Corrected throughout, and with new plates.
Notes: XI leaves of plates, [1] folding leaf :ill. Price information from "Catalogue of Approved books for schools and for youth and on various interesting subjects. Published by Darton, Harvey and Darton, Gracechurch-Street, London" in 71. Houghton Library B1800.1* v.1. 7s 6d with coloured plates. Signed Author: By Priscilla Wakefield, author of Mental Improvement, Juvenile Travellers, &c. Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Co., Gracechurch-Street; J. Harris, St. Paul's Church Yard; J. Walker; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Sherwood, Neely, & Jones, Paternoster Row; and B. & R. Crosby, Stationers' Court Date of first publication: 1796
The adventures of Congo in search of his master: containing a true account of a shipwreck.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1823
A book of questions: adapted to Mrs. Trimmer's Scripture, Antient, and Roman histories. By Sarah Trimmer.
Notes: Unfinished at the author's death, and completed by her daughter. Signed Author: By Sarah Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard; and J. Hatchard, Piccadilly
The History of a Doll; Containing its origin and progress through life, with the various calamities that befell it; By Mrs. Nancy Meanwell.
Notes: First listed in 1800. Sometimes attributed [erroneously?] to Richard Johnson. Nancy Meanwell is a supposed pseudonym. Signed Author: By Mrs. Nancy Meanwell. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
The Brother and Sisters; A Dramatic Trifle for Children; with a prologue and epilogue. By the author of The Lily.
Notes: Moon attributes this title to Mrs. Poole of Hornsey. Signed Author: By the author of The Lily. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars. Date of first publication: 1808
A mirror for the female sex: historical beauties for young ladies: intended to lead the female mind to the love and practice of moral goodness: designed principally for the use of ladies' schools. By Mrs. Pilkington. Third edition, ornamented with numerous engravings on wood.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates :ill. Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed by W. Bell and Co.; for J. Harris; Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Browne; and J.K. Newman Date of first publication: 1798
Biography for girls; or, moral and instructive examples for the female sex. Fourth Edition. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Notes: Columbia University or National Library of Scotland source need to be hand-checked to final-check this entry Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris (successor to E. Newbery) Date of first publication: 1799
Biography for girls; or, moral and instructive examples for the female sex. Fifth Edition. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery Colophon: Printed by H. Bryer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1799
Biography for girls; or, moral and instructive examples for the female sex. By Mrs. Pilkington.
Alfred Campbell, the Young Pilgrim; Containing Travels in Egypt and the Holy Land. With Twenty-Four Engravings. By Mrs. Hofland, Author of “Son of a Genius,” &c. &c. &c.
Notes: [12] leaves of plates, incl. front. :ill. 1) T.p. epigraph: [“Let us go to Jerusalem.”]; from Jer. 35:11. 2) Storybook travelogue with incidental mention of voyage through Greek archipelago. 3) Editions: 1826(2nd). 4) Reviews: Ladies Mag. 1.7 (July 1828): 335-36. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, author of "Son of a Genius," &c. &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul’s Church-Yard. 1825. Colophon: Printed by Cox and Baylis, Great Queen Street. Date of first publication: 1825
Friendly Labours, or, Tales and dramas for the amusement and instruction of youth. By Lucy Peacock, Author of The Adventures of the Six Princesses of Babylon, Visit for a Week, &c. &c. In two volumes.
Signed Author: By Lucy Peacock, Author of The Adventures of the Six Princesses of Babylon, Visit for a Week, &c. &c. Imprint: Printed by and for P. Norbury; and published by Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; J. Harris; Darton, Harvey, and Darton; and Sharpe
Notes: Publication date tentative; publication estimated to be between 1801 and 1802. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for B. Tabart and J. Harris; by T. Davison
Grove Cottage; and The India Cabinet Opened. A New Edition. By the author of "Fruits of Enterprize," "Early Recollections, &c."
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (frontispiece) :1 ill. (engraving). The two stories were originally published separately, in 1823 & 1821 - date of first publication listed as 1821, but it is both 1821 and 1823. Signed Author: By the author of "Fruits of enterprize," "Early recollections". Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset-street, Fleet street Date of first publication: 1821
Mother Bunch's fairy tales: published for the amusement of all those little masters and misses who, by duty to their parents, and obedience to their superiors, aim at becoming great lords and ladies. Adorned with Copper-plate cuts.
Notes: Price listed at bottom of title page. Signed Author: Mother Bunch's Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, (successor to E. Newbery) by J. Crowder and E. Hemsted, Warwick-Square. Date of first publication: 1773
The Pleasures of Friendship, a Poem. By Frances Arabella Rowden. Second edition.
Notes: 1811 edition also labelled 2nd edn; Jackson: This edition is listed in the reference above. Its existence has not yet been verified by examining a copy. Colophon lists 1811 as print date, front lists 1812. Signed Author: Frances Arabella Rowden. Imprint: Published by Longman,Rees&Orme, White&Cochrane, J.Murray&J.Harris. Colophon: London, Printed by A. J. Valpy, Took's Court, Chancery Lane, 1811. Date of first publication: 1810
Poems, Moral, Elegant and Pathetic: viz. Essay on Man, by Pope; the Monk of La Trappe, by Jerningham; the Grave, by Blair; An Elegy in a Country Churchyard, by Gray; the Hermit of Wark-Worth, by Percy; and Original Sonnets, by Helen Maria Williams.
Signed Author: By Helen Maria Williams. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard, and Vernor and Hood, Poultry; by W. Blackader, Took's Court, Chancery Lane. Colophon: W. Blackader, Printer, 10, Took's Court, Chancery Lane. Date of first publication: 1796
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The History of an Officer's Widow and her Young Family. Second Edition.
Signed Author: [Anonymous] Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1809
William Tell, or the Patriot of Switzerland. By Florian. And Hofer, the Tyrolese. By the author of "Claudine", &c.
Notes: Date of publication tentative. Two books together. Signed Author: By Florian; By the author of "Claudine", &c. Imprint: J. Harris
Notes: Date of publication tentative, published between 1802 and 1806. Moon uses the abbreviation "et al" in Harris's Books for Youth when list of publishers is long; hence, missing some publishers in imprint; this edition undated. Signed Author: by a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris and others Date of first publication: 1791
The Daisy, or, Cautionary Stories, in Verse. Adapted to the Ideas of Children from Four to Eight Years Old.
Notes: Date of publication tentative, published between 1825 and 1829. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: John Harris and Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy Date of first publication: 1807
Notes: Date of publication tentative. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: John Harris and others Date of first publication: 1807
Notes: Date of publication tentative. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: John Harris and Baldwin and Cradock Date of first publication: 1807
Notes: Date of publication tentative, published between 1830 and 1833. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: John Harris and Baldwin and Cradock Date of first publication: 1807
The Young Cadet; or, Henry Delamere's Voyage to India, his Travels in Hindostan, his Account of the Burmese War, and the Wonders of Elora. By Mrs. Hofland, author of "The Son of a Genius," "The Daughter of a Genius," "Alfred Campbell, the young Pilgrim," "Theodore," &c. &c.
Notes: Moon dates as c. 1833 in Harris's Books for Youth. Dates approximate Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, author of "The Son of a Genius," "The Daughter of a Genius," "Alfred Campbell, the young Pilgrim," "Theodore," &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard Date of first publication: 1827
The adventures of Congo in search of his master; an American tale. Containing a true account of a shipwreck, and interspersed with anecdotes founded on facts. Illustrated with engravings.
Notes: Date approximate. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1823
Claudine, or, Humility, the basis of all the virtues: a Swiss tale. By the author of 'Always happy,' - 'Nina,' - 'True Stories from Ancient History,' &c. &c. Fifth Edition.
Notes: Undated. Fourth and six editions are printed 1825 and 1830. Signed Author: By the author of 'Always happy,' - 'Nina,' - 'True Stories from Ancient History,' &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street Date of first publication: 1822
A key to knowledge; or, Things in common use: simply and shortly explained; in a series of dialogues. Written by a mother, author of "Always Happy" - "Hints on Happiness" - &c. &c.
Notes: "Revised by the author." Date of publication approximate, likely between 1824 and c. 1828. Signed Author: Written by a mother, author of "Always Happy" - "Hints on Happiness" - &c. &c. Imprint: J. Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church Yard Date of first publication: 1814
Notes: "Revised and corrected by the author." Date approximate. Signed Author: By A mother, author of "Always happy," "Stories from modern history," &c. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1819
True stories, from modern history: chronologically arranged from the death of Charlemagne to the Battle of Waterloo. By A mother, author of "Always happy," and "Claudine," &c. Third edition.
Notes: Date approximate. Signed Author: By A mother, author of "Always happy," and "Hints on the sources of happiness," &c. &c. Imprint: J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard Colophon: Printed by Cox and Baylis, Great Queen-Street. Date of first publication: 1819
Infantile Knowledge. A spelling book on a popular plan. By the author of The child's grammar, &c. New edition
Notes: Says somewhere "Corrected, enlarged, and improved, by the Rev. Thomas Smith." Publication date approximate. Later editions are titled "Infantine Knowledge," not "Infantile Knowledge," so this spelling might be a mistake. Signed Author: By the author of The child's grammar, &c. Imprint: John Harris
Notes: Says somewhere "Corrected, enlarged, and improved, by the Rev. Thomas Smith." Publication date approximate. Signed Author: By the author of The child's grammar, &c. Imprint: John Harris
Parsing lessons for young children: resolved into their elements, for the assistance of parents and teachers. By Mrs. Lovechild.
Notes: Publication date approximate. Signed Author: By Mrs. Lovechild. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, (successor to E. Newbery) Date of first publication: 1798
Notes: Undated. Edition previous 1825; edition following 1829. Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland, Author Of “The Officer’s Widow,”--”The Son Of A Genius,” &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Date of first publication: 1814
Notes: Undated. Not later than 1829. Signed Author: By the author of "Son of a Genius," "Blind Farmer," "Ellen the Teacher," &c. &c. Imprint: J. Harris Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset-Street Date of first publication: 1809
Notes: Publication date approximate. Signed Author: By the author of "Son of a Genius," "Blind Farmer," "Ellen the Teacher," &c. &c. Imprint: J. Harris Date of first publication: 1809
The Infant's Friend, or Easy Reading Lessons for Young Children. Revised and arranged by a lady, author of 'Cato, or the Adventures of a Dog,' 'Easy Rhymes for Children.'
Notes: Cato has been attributed to Hannah Glasse. Undated edition; publication date approximate. Signed Author: Revised and arranged by a lady, author of 'Cato, or the Adventures of a Dog,' 'Easy Rhymes for Children.' Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard
Notes: Publication date approximate. Signed Author: By the author of "Wars of the Jews," "Scenes of industry," &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris
Notes: Publication date approximate. Signed Author: of Mother Bunch Imprint: John Harris
Little Rhymes for Little Folks; or poetry for Fanny's library. By a lady, author of 'Cato,' 'Infant's Friend,' &c.
Notes: "Cato" has been attributed to Hannah Glasse. Publication date approximate. Signed Author: By a lady, author of 'Cato,' 'Infant's Friend,' &c. Imprint: John Harris Date of first publication: 1823
The Mother's First Book for Little Children: Accompanied with engravings; by means of which conversation may be addressed, and instruction extended to the infant mind. By Mrs. Lovechild.
Notes: Publication date approximate. Signed Author: By Mrs. Lovechild. Imprint: William Darton; sold also by Harvey and Darton; and John Harris
Notes: Publication date approximate. First listed in 1800. Sometimes attributed [erroneously?] to Richard Johnson. Nancy Meanwell is a supposed pseudonym. Signed Author: By Mrs. Nancy Meanwell. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris by J. Crowder
The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard, and Her Dog: In Which are Shewn the Wonderful Powers that Good Old Lady Possessed in the Education of Her Favourite Animal.
Notes: printed on one side of the leaves only. Printed 1830 or later. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: John Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard
Three instructive tales for little folk: Simple and careless, Industry and sloth, and The cousins. By C. P -.
Notes: Publication date approximate. Signed Author: By C. P-. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery
Agnes, the little girl who promised everything and performed nothing.
Notes: Publication date approximate. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris
A General Outline of Antient History. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Notes: Moon denotes a lengthy imprint with "et al"; therefore, there are more publishers than what is listed here. Publication date approximate. Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris, and others
Notes: Publication date approximate. Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris, the corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard and Son, Piccadilly; printed by Samuel Bentley
The Fashionist, or Neatness in Dress Better than Gaudiness.
Notes: Date of publication tentative. Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris Date of first publication: 1814
Simple Stories, in words of one syllable, for little boys and girls. By the author of 'Stories of Old Daniel.'
Signed Author: By the author of 'Stories of Old Daniel.' Imprint: Printed for J. Harris and Son
The daughter of a genius: a tale for youth. By Mrs. Hofland. Author of "The Son of a Genius," "Ellen the Teacher," &c. &c. Fourth edition, with improvements.
Signed Author: By Mrs. Hofland. Author of "The Son of a Genius," "Ellen the Teacher," &c. &c. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard Colophon: Printed by Shackell and Baylis, Johnson's Court, Fleet Street Date of first publication: 1828
Elegant Epistles: Being a copious collection of familiar and amusing letters, selected for the improvement of young persons, and for general entertainment, from Cicero, Pliny, Sydney, Bacon, Raleigh, Howel, Russell, Clarendon, Temple, Locke, Shaftesbury, Pope, Swift, Addison, Steele, Arbuthnot, Gay, Atterbury, Tillotson, Herring, Rundle, Secker, Watts, Shenstone, Somerset, Gray, Luxborough, West, Sterne, Chatham, Johnson, Lyttleton, Hoadly, Chesterfield, Gibbon, Cowper, Beattie, Jones, Richardson, Young, Lady M. W. Montague, Eliz. Montagu, Seward, Warburton, Hurd, Fox, and others. A new edition, improved and enlarged.
Notes: Compiler anonymous, but attributed to Vicesimus Knox. Signed Author: From Cicero, Pliny, Sydney, Bacon, Raleigh, Howel, Russell, Clarendon, Temple, Locke, Shaftesbury, Pope, Swift, Addison, Steele, Arbuthnot, Gay, Atterbury, Tillotson, Herring, Rundle, Secker, Watts, Shenstone, Somerset, Gray, Luxborough, West, Sterne, Chatham, Johnson, Lyttleton, Hoadly, Chesterfield, Gibbon, Cowper, Beattie, Jones, Richardson, Young, Lady M. W. Montague, Eliz. Montagu, Seward, Warburton, Hurd, Fox, and others. Imprint: Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington; G. Wilkie; J. Walker; J. Nunn; J. Cuthell; W. Lowndes; W. Clarke and Sons; Cadell and Davies; Scatcherd and Letterman; C. Law; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Lackington, Allen, and Co.; T. Boosey; J. and A. Arch; John Richardson; J. M. Richardson; B. and R. Crosby and Co.; White, Cochrane, and Co.; F. Wingrave; A. K. Newman and Co.; E. Lloyd; J. Booker; S. Bagster; Darton, Harvey and Darton; W. Baynes; E. Williams; W. Stewart; J. Mawman; H. T. Hodgson; J. Booth; R. Dutton; J. Hatchard; W. Ginger; J. Asperne; J. Harris; J. Murray; R. Scholey; T. Tegg; Cradock and Joy; R. Baldwin; Sherwood, Neely, and Jones; Jo. Johnson and Co.; Gale, Curtis, and Fenner; Taylor and Hessey; J. Faulder; D. Walker; G. and S. Robinson; R. Saunders; C. Brown; W. Hone; T. Underwood; R. Reese; Ogles, Duncan, and Cochran; Wilson and Sons, York; and Doig and Sterling, Edinburgh. Printed by S. Hamilton, Weybridge, Surrey.
A Cup of Sweets that can Never Cloy: Or, Delightful Tales for Good Children. By a Lady.
Signed Author: By a Lady Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, Successor to E. Newbery, at the Original Juvenile Library, the Corner of St Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-street, Blackfriars Date of first publication: 1804
Notes: Publication date approximate. WorldCat source tentative. Signed Author: of Mother Bunch Imprint: John Harris
Notes: printed on one side of the leaves only; 16 leaves, 15 ill. Signed Author: S. C. M. [from dedication] Imprint: LondonL Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery Corner of St. Pauls Church Yard, [1805] Date of first publication: 1805
Signed Author: Selected by a lady. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: C. Squire, Printer, Furnival's-Inn Court, Holborn.
Sacred Elucidations; or Sunday Evening Remarks ... Proving the Necessity of Spending the Sabbath According to the Divine Command: Particularly Addressed To the Youthful Part of the Community, but of equal Importance to those of riper Years. By Mrs. Pilkington, author of many approved Works for the Instruction and Amusement of Youth.
Notes: See title ID #11730 for an anonymous version that was destroyed. Signed Author: By Mrs. Pilkington, author of many approved Works for the Instruction and Amusement of Youth. Imprint: J. Harris
A geographical companion to Mrs. Trimmer's Scripture, Ancient, and English abridged histories; with prints; calculated to render the study of history more interesting to children, and to serve as an easy introduction to the knowledge of the Earth. In three parts. Part 1st, Agreeing with Scripture History. Part 2d, with Ancient and Roman History. Part 3d, with English History. A New Edition, Revised and Corrected by the Author.
A New Edition, Revised and Corrected by the Author.
Notes: While first printed in 1802, the author is unknown and possibly male (Darton book says female). Mrs. Trimmer has written the introduction. This edition is a "new edition." Revised and corrected by the author. Printer is H. Bryer (from book The Dartons). Signed Author: Anonymous Imprint: Printed for J. Harris; Darton and Co., and Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, Paternoster-Row. Colophon: H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London. Date of first publication: 1802
The blind child, or Anecdotes of the Wyndham family. Written for the use of young people. By a lady.
Signed Author: By a lady. Date of first publication: 1791
New and comprehensive lessons; containing a general outline of antient history. With forty engravings. By Mrs. Trimmer.
Notes: Publication date approximate. Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Hatchard and Son, 187, Piccadilly. Colophon: Printed by Samuel Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street. Date of first publication: 1812
Reflections on the Works of God and of His Providence. By C.C. Sturm.
Signed Author: By C.C. Sturm. Imprint: Printed for J. Walker, Paternoster Row, and J. Harris, St. Pauls ChurchYard. Colophon: W. Wilson, Printer, St. John's Square.
The teacher's assistant: consisting of lectures in the catechetical form, being part of a plan of appropriate instruction for the children of the poor. By Mrs. Trimmer. Seventh edition.
Notes: Archive.org and hathitrust both show the seventh edition of volume 1 and the sixth edition of volume 2. Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington, no. 62, St. Paul's Church-yard; J. Hatchard, no. 190, Piccadilly; and J. Harris, the corner of St. Paul's church-yard. Colophon: T. Bensley, Printer, Bolt Court, Fleet Street, London.
The teacher's assistant: consisting of lectures in the catechetical form, being part of a plan of appropriate instruction for the children of the poor. By Mrs. Trimmer. Sixth edition.
Notes: Archive.org and Hathitrust both show the sixth edition of volume 2 and the seventh edition of volume 1. Signed Author: By Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington, no. 62, St. Paul's Church-yard; J. Hatchard, no. 190, Piccadilly; and J. Harris, the corner of St. Paul's church-yard. Colophon: T. Bensley, Printer, Bolt Court, Fleet Street, London.
The ladder to learning: a select collection of fables; arranged progressively in words of one, two, and three syllables; with original morals. Edited and improved by Mrs. Trimmer. Twelfth Edition.
Notes: Publication date approximate. John Harris says 1827, BL says 1822, but certainly after 1824 because that's when the eleventh edition was published. Signed Author: Edited and improved by Mrs. Trimmer. Imprint: John Harris, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard. Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street.
The lady's assistant for regulating and supplying the table : being a complete system of cookery : containing the most select bills of fare, properly disposed, for family dinners of five dishes to two courses of eleven and fifteen, with bills of fare for suppers, from five to nineteen dishes, and several desserts, including the fullest and choicest receipts of various kinds, and full directions for preparing them in the most approved manner, by which a continual change may be made, as wanted, from the several bills of fare : likewise directions for brewing, making English wines, raspberry, orange, and lemon-brandies, &c., also, remarks on kitchen poisons, and necessary cautions thereon : with an appendix, containing general particulars on the breeding, rearing, and management of poultry, on the business of the dairy, and on the management of the kitchen and fruit garden. Originally published from the manuscript collection of Mrs. Charlotte Mason, a professed housekeeper, who had upwards of thirty years experience in families of the first fashion. The ninth edition, enlarged, corrected, and improved to the present time.
The Ninth Edition, Enlarged, Corrected, and Improved to the Present Time.
Notes: British Library records pagination as iv, [16], 422, 26, [20]. Signed Author: Mrs. Charlotte Mason, a professed housekeeper, who had upwards of thirty years experience in families of the first fashion. Imprint: Printed by T. Gillet, Salisbury Square, for Vernor and Hood; J. Scatcherd; J. Harris; R. Lea; Lackington, Allen, and Co.; W.J. and J. Richardson; J. Mathews; P. M'Queen' Crosby and Co.; T. Kay; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; Cuthell and Martin; J. Asperne; and J. Tindal. Date of first publication: 1773
List of books published by John Harris [1802-1819, 1824-1843]
Bridge Street, Bridewell Hospital, Blackfriars
The oracle, or, The friend of youth. By the author of "A cup of sweets," &c.
Notes: [1] leaf of plates (front.) :1 ill. Signed Author: By the author of "A cup of sweets," &c. Imprint: Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Darton
Short stories, in words of two syllables. By the author of Short stories, in one syllable – Godmother's Tales – Cup of Sweets.
Signed Author: By the author of Short stories, in one syllable – Godmother's Tales – Cup of Sweets. Imprint: Printed for J. Harris and Son, Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard. Colophon: Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street, London.
Summer rambles, or, Conversations, instructive & entertaining: for the use of children: dedicated (by permission) to Her Royal Highness The Princess Charlotte of Wales. By a Lady.
Notes: 2 vol in 1. vol I: [6] leaves of plates; vol II: [6] leaves of plates) :12 ill. BL - No Digitized Version Signed Author: By a Lady. Imprint: Printed for E. Lloyd, Harley-Street, Cavendish-Square. Colophon: Exton, Printer, Great-Portland-Street.
The red book, and the black one; by the author of Summer rambles.
Notes: BL - No Digitized Version Signed Author: by the author of Summer rambles. Imprint: Printed for E. Lloyd, Carley Street, Cavendish-Square Colophon: W.S. Betham, Printer, Furnival's Inn Court, Holburn.
The magic lantern; or, Amusing and instructive exhibitions for young people. With eleven coloured engravings. By the authoress of Short stories, Summer rambles, The red and black book, &c., &c.
Moon, M. Benjamin Tabart's Juvenile Library, 151; Osborne catalogue, II:929-30; BL C.194.a.732
Notes: Date of Publication tentative. [11] leaves of plates :ill. Signed Author: By the authoress of Short stories, Summer rambles, The red and black book, &c., &c. Imprint: Printed for Tabart and Co., 157, New Bond-Street; and to be had of W. Gibbons, Bath; M. Keene, Dublin; and of all other booksellers. Price 6 s. half-bound. [Printed by J. Adlard, Duke-street.]
Juvenile dramas: in three volumes. By the author of "Summer rambles", "A cup of sweets", "The godmother's tales", &c. &c. &c.
Notes: [9] leaves of plates) :ill. Signed Author: By the author of "Summer rambles", "A cup of sweets", "The godmother's tales", &c. &c. &c. Imprint: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, by Trewman and Son Colophon: Trewmans, Printers, High-street, Exeter
Short Stories, in Words of One Syllable. By the author of Summer Rambles.
Signed Author: By the author of Summer Rambles.
Walter and Herbert; or, Precipitation and Slowness equally subversive of good intention. By the author of Arthur and Alice.
Signed Author: By the author of Arthur and Alice. Date of first publication: 1815
Signed Author: Truelove's Date of first publication: 1833
The child's annual; or, Conversations instructive and entertaining, for the use of children. With twelve elegant plates. By a lady, authoress of "Short stories, in one syllable," &c. &c. &c
Notes: Elizabeth Semple was the author of Short stories, in one syllable. Error in paging: p. 180 misnumbered 190. Checklist of American imprints, Faxon, F.W. Literary annuals and gift books, Thompson, R. American literary annuals & gift books, 1825-1865, Catalogued American Antiquarian Society copy the gift of Charles Henry Taylor, 1934. Inscribed: Harriet King Webb, from Mr. W.S. Marland [?] Jany 1st 1834. Imprint: Thos. T. Ash--Chestnut Street
Walter and Herbert; or, Precipitation and slowness equally subversive of good intention. By the author of Arthur and Alice. Illustrated with handsome plates.
Notes: AAS Notes: By Elizabeth Semple. Publisher's advertisement, p. [4] of cover. Shaw, R.R. American bibliography, Welch, D.A. Bibliography of American children's books printed prior to 1821. Signed Author: By the author of Arthur and Alice. Imprint: Published by E. and R. Parker, no. 178, Market Street. J.R.A. Skerrett, printer.
List of books authored by Semple, Elizabeth