Young People’s Library, Format 1

The first format of this series was published between 1895 and 1898. These books have the characteristic first format spines. See example below.

In 1895 only six books were published. They all have 1895 at the base of the title page under the Philadelphia Henry Altemus imprint. Some of these 1895 books however are later first editions than others. Distinguishing is quite easy. The early books have different ads than the later ones.

The true first editions, first state books have a front ad page that lists only six books. The later state books have a front ad page that lists nine books. See below.

First format spine

First edition, First state ads

First edition, Second state ads