Some engravings signed Baker (William Jay Baker?) and Miller-Mix (John Miller and Lucius C. Mix).

In original publisher's binding: red cloth with borders stamped in blind, title and series title stamped in gilt on upper board.

Brayman was editor of The youth's casket 1855 to 1857.

Blakeman & Mason was located at 21 Murray St., New York, in 1862. Breed, Butler & Co. published in Buffalo between 1861 and 1866. James M. Johnson was in business in Buffalo in 1862. Cf. AAS 19th century American children's book trade directory.

The bobolink -- The cat bird -- Black capped titmouse -- American crossbill -- The red-headed woodpecker -- Long-tailed titmouse -- The ferruginous thrush -- American quail or partridge -- The butcher bird -- The kingfisher -- The flamingo.

LC copy inscribed: Eliza Sitzmann, Christmas 1862.