Temperance gift books edited by Arthur in the 1850's

Three different gift books which Arthur edited in the 1850’s were each reprinted a number of times. With identical or almost identical content, the titles were changed over and over. In some instances the same publisher changed the title and sold the book again. These books with the variances are described below. Most likely there are other editions that I am currently not know. They will be added as I get more information.

The Sons of Temperance Offering, for 1850 was published by Nafis & Cornish. The subsequent reprint history of this volume can be confusing. In this book the first story is “The Fountain” and the last is “Poetry of Mr. Haynes Bayly”. There are ten illustrations and 320 pages. The Nafis & Cornish edition has no title page date. Copyright by Nafis & Cornish in 1849.

Other gift books that have the identical contents are:
The Crystal Fount, for 1851 Cornish, Lamport & Co. / Copyright 1850 320 pages
The Crystal Fount: for 1851 Cornish, Lamport & Co./ Copyright 1850 320 pages
The Sons of Temperance Offering, for all Seasons, Cornish, Lamport & Co.// Copyright Cornish, Lamport & Co. (No dates) 320 pages

The Sons of Temperance Offering, for 1851 was published by Cornish. Lamport & Co. with an undated title page but a copyright of 1850 by Nafis and Cornish. I have not found the contents of this book in a Nafis and Cornish publication as of yet. The first story of this title is "The Car of Intemperance" while the last is "King Gin". There are ten illustrations and 320 pages.

Other gift books with the same or very similar contents.

The Temperance Gift published by Leaviit & Allen. Copyright Leavitt & Allen 1854 without a title page date.The first story of this title is The Car of Intemperance while the last is King Gin. 264 Pages. Eight plates. 27 Dey Street address indicates a date of 1852-1856.

The Gift of Affection: A Christmas and New-Year’s Present . Published by Leavitt & Allen No title page date or copyright page date. Six plates. First story is The Student’s Dream ( Not Car of Intemperance), the last vignette is King Gin. 264 pages. 379 Broadway address indicates an 1856-1860 publication date.

Crystal Fount for All Seasons, published by Cornish, Lamport & Co. Title page not dated, Copyright Page Nafis & Cornish 1850. First vignette is Car of Intemperance, the last is Cecelia.10 plates. 263 pages. Several stories are omitted including King Gin.

The Temperance Offering published by Leavitt & Allen. No date on the title page or copyright page. Publication date between 1852-1856 based on the Dey Street address. First vignette is Car of Temperance and the last is King Gin. 264 pages.

Friendship's Token published by Leavitt & Allen. No date on the title page or copyright page. First story is The Student's Dream ( Not Car of Intemperance), the last vignette is King Gin. Six plates. 264 pages. 379 Broadway address indicates an 1856-1860 publication date.

The Temperance Offering, for 1853, published by Cornish, Lamport & Co. Undated title page with 1853 copyright by Cornish, Lamport & Co. First vignette is "The Portrait" and the last is "The Parting Year". 264 pages with seven plates.

The Temperance Offering, for All Seasons, Lamport, Blakeman & Law . Title page notes 1854/ no copyright page. First vignette is "The Portrait" and the last is "The Parting Year". 264 pages with seven plates.

Moss Rose. Leavitt & Allen. Undated title page with Leavitt & Allen copyright of 1854. First vignette is “The Portrait” and the last is ”The Parting Year”. 264 pages. 27 Dey Street address indicates a date of 1852-1856. Eight plates. This publisher printed other “Moss Rose” books that had totally different content. There is no evidence that T. S. Arthur edited any of the other “Moss Rose” books.