Physical description
Vol V, p. 1-284 ; Vol. VI, p. 1-282. Title page and final pages missing, contents page lists stories in Vol. VI only.
Bound in calico which is printed with product advertisements.
Publication type
fiction
Inscriptions & markings
Book derives from book bindery of T. Craig in Melbourne (in operation 1892-c.1905). Bookbinder's details, 'T. Craig, 268 Post Office Place, Melbourne, printed in lower RHS of front end paper.
Front cover advertises Mariwari Ceylon Tea. Rear cover advertises Robt. Harper & Co. 'Empire' cocoa essence. Advertisements are examples of nineteenth century advertising and illustrate the use of books to cross-promote a range of products.
Summary
Short stories by various authors, including the editor John Mackay Wilson.
References
- 1. Hubber, Brian. Significance assessment of the book collection of the Linton Free Library. Report commissioned by Linton & District Historical Society, 2013.
- 2. Turner, John. History of the Walter Scott Publishing House. Thesis submitted to Faculty of Economic and Social Studies, for the degree of Doctor of Philosphy. University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Department of Information and Library Studies, 1995.
