Teddy O’Shawn, the Irish detective. By the author of “Hawkeye, the Yankee detective”; etc., etc.... New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1883]. 44 p. 4o. (no. 9.)
Hazel, Fred. Lotta, the young lady detective. New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 50 p. 4o. (no. 10.)
Bill Dane, the detective. By the author of “The masked detective”.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 48 p. 4o. (no. 11.)
Banks, A. F. Sharpe, the New York detective. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1883]. 45 p. 4o. (no. 12.)
James, W. I. Lightning Gripp, the cautious detective; or, “Piping” the Nathan murder mystery. By the author of “Old Cap. Collier & Co.”.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 48 p. 4o. (no. 13.)
Walters, H. R. Vidocq, the French detective. New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 72 p. 4o. (no. 14.)
TheSecretdetective; or, One night in a gambling-house. By a London police captain.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 64 p. 4o. (no. 15.)
Hawk-Eye, the London detective. By the author of “The Scotland Yard detective,” etc., etc.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 48 p. 4o. (no. 16.)
James, W. I. Scott, Elliott & Co., the three great detectives. By the author of “Old Cap. Collier,” etc., etc.... New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1883]. 72 p. 4o. (no. 17.)
---- Old Cap. Collier & Co.; or, “Piping” the Stewart vault mystery. By Ironclad [pseud.].... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 64 p. 4o. (no. 18.)
Maori, Old Cap., pseud. Old Thunderbolt, the government detective; or, “Piping” the Indian agent frauds. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1883]. 56 p. 4o. (no. 19.)
Enton.Mastonell, the mysterious detective. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1883]. 46 p. 4o. (no. 20.)
TheSpiritdetective. Harvey, the unknown. By A. Rounder.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 48 p. 4o. (no. 21.)
Rolins, sergeant. The Long Branch detective. By Sergeant Rolins.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 45 p. 4o. (no. 23.)
James, W. I. Young Ironclad, the keen detective. By Old Cap. Collier [pseud.].... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 47 p. 4o. (no. 24.)
Old Kit, pseud. Detective Dawson; or, Trailing a stolen heir. By “Old Kit”.... New York: N. L. Munro, 1883. 46 p. 4o. (no. 32.)
M’Govan, James. Secret confessions; or, The experiences of an Edinburgh detective.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 47 p. 4o. (no. 42.)
---- The Edinburgh detective; or, His last confession.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 64 p. 4o. (no. 43.)
Hisown detective; or, The great safe robbery. By a celebrated French detective.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 69 p. 4o. (no. 44.)
M’Govan, James. Brought to bay; or, A detective’s experience. By James McGovan.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 47 p. 4o. (no. 47.)
CaptainJohn Howard, detective, of Greene county, S. N. Y. By one of the squad.... New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1883]. 44 p. 4o. (no. 50.)
IncludesLegends of the Black Watch, by James Grant, p. 29-44.
IncludesLegends of the Black Watch, by James Grant, p. 29-44.
Bayard, Paul. Old Gripes; or, The mysterious bond robbery. New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 46 p. 4o. (no. 56.)
Maori, Old Cap., pseud. Samson, the strong detective. By the author of “Old Thunderbolt”.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 47 p. 4o. (no. 57.)
Woglom, police inspector. Sergeant detective Sparrow, L. J. C.; or, The thugs of New York. By Police Inspector Woglom.... New York: N. L. Munro [1883]. 46 p. 4o. (no. 62.)
IncludesHow I gave up my detective business, p. 40-46.
IncludesHow I gave up my detective business, p. 40-46.
Carl Ruhl, the phenomenal detective. By the author of “Frank James’ mistake”.... New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1883]. 46 p. 4o. (no. 68.)
James, W. I. The frontier detective; or, A crimson trail. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1883]. 43 p. 4o. (no. 69.)
IncludesA murderer’s mistake, p. 40-43.
IncludesA murderer’s mistake, p. 40-43.
Sawyer, Eugene T. Millions at stake; or, The gambler detective. A tale of peril and adventure on the Pacific coast. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 44 p. 4o. (no. 71.)
Carlton, lieutenant. Black Douglass, the Jersey City detective; or, Tracing the mystery of a great crime. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 45 p. 4o. (no. 78.)
Howard, Jack. The great Barry case; or, The mysterious murder at No. 47. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 43 p. 4o. (no. 79.)
IncludesCount Vinciano’s mysterious mission, p. 36-43.
IncludesCount Vinciano’s mysterious mission, p. 36-43.
Jerome, Gilbert. Dominick Squeek, the Bow Street runner; or, An English detective in America. By a member of the London police.... New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 47 p. 4o. (no. 80.)
Howard, Jack. Hawkeye & Ferrit, the shrewd Bowery detectives. New York: N. L. Munro [1884]. 48 p. 4o. (no. 87.)
Rolfe, Maro O. Diamond Dan, the Brooklyn divorce detective; or, The crimes of a wicked woman. New York: N. L. Munro [1884]. 48 p. 4o. (no. 93.)
Merrick, Mark. Detective Jack; or, The night-hawks of Boston. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 45 p. 4o. (no. 94.)
Morris, Anthony P. Tom Turner, detective; or, Piping the hawks of Baltimore. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 45 p. 4o. (no. 95.)
Jerome, Gilbert. The ten-spot of diamonds; or, “Piping” the affair of the Rue Fosseys. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 50 p. 4o. (no. 96.)
Howard, Jack. Old Sledge, the blacksmith detective. New York: N. L. Munro [1884]. 47 p. 4o. (no. 97.)
Harney, F. X. The Saratoga detective; or, A terrible murder mystery. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 42 p. 4o. (no. 98.)
Merrick, Mark. A house of mystery; or, Jack Sharp in Chicago. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 46 p. 4o. (no. 99.)
Broughton, F. Lusk. Paul Prince, detective; or, Trailing a poisoner. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 45 p. 4o. (no. 100.)
IncludesA wolf in sheep’s clothing, p. 42-45.
IncludesA wolf in sheep’s clothing, p. 42-45.
Miller, Warne. Tracked by the dead; or, The doctor detective. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 46 p. 4o. (no. 110.)
Howard, Jack. The Cornwall tragedy; or, The mystery of the headless nail. By the author of “The great Barry case.”... New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 44 p. 4o. (no. 112.)
Jerome, Gilbert. Isaac Lazarus; the Egyptian detective. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 45 p. 4o. (no. 114.)
IncludesHunting for a curly head, p. 42-45.
IncludesHunting for a curly head, p. 42-45.
Howard, Jack. The clique of crime; or, Old Broadbrim’s last case. New York: N. L. Munro [1884]. 47 p. 4o. (no. 115.)
Jerome, Gilbert. Old Roulette; or, Red and black. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 40 p. 4o. (no. 116.)
Brace, the American detective; or, “Piping” a case in two lands.... New York: N. L. Munro [1884]. 42 p. 4o. (no. 117.)
Includes “A glass of bitter beer,” p. 39-42.
Includes “A glass of bitter beer,” p. 39-42.
Dick Despard, the Missouri detective; or, Saving a family and a fortune.... New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 36 p. 4o. (no. 124.)
Jerome, Gilbert. Old Subtle; or, The willing victim. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1884]. 42 p. 4o. (no. 125.)
Harney, F. X. The headless body; or, Dan Britton’s master-stroke; a mystery of New York bay. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1885]. 44 p. 4o. (no. 131.)
Jerome, Gilbert. Young Weasel, the detective; or, “Piping” a beautiful fiend. A mystery of Fifth Avenue and the Tombs. New York: N. L. Munro [cop. 1885]. 43 p. 4o. (no. 134.)
Wild Bill, pseud. The death of Sitting Bull; or, General Custer avenged. The most exciting Indian story ever published. [New York: Munro’s Pub. House, 1890.] 31 p. illus. fo. (no. 391.)
Old Sleuth library.no. 5-6, 19, 21, 25, 37-38, 46, 54, 60, 63, 68, 75, 80, 84, 95, 97, 99, 101.
Halsey, Harlan Page. Night scenes in New York: in darkness and by gaslight. By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1885. 32 p. fo. (no. 5.)
---- Old Electricity, the lightning detective. By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1885. 30 p. illus. fo. (no. 6.)
----- The Yankee detective; or, Shadowed to doom. By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1885. 29 p. illus. fo. (no. 19.)
---- Black Raven, the Georgia detective; or, The terror of the mountain “mooners.” By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1885. 31 p. illus. fo. (no. 21.)
---- Old Terrible, the iron-arm detective. By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1886. 24 p. illus. fo. (no. 25.)
---- Tom Thumb; or, The wonderful boy detective. By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro, 1887. 2 v. in 1. illus. fo. (no. 37.)
---- Old Ironsides abroad; or, The giant detective in Ireland. By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1888. 53 p. illus. fo. (no. 38.)
---- Old Sleuth’s luck; or, Day and night in New York. A startling narrative of hidden treasure. By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1889. 41 p. illus. fo. (no. 46.)
---- Old Ironsides in New York; or, The daughter of the G. A. R. By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1891. 42 p. illus. fo. (no. 54.)
---- Old Phenomenal; or, The double tragedy mystery. An old-time detective narrative. By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1893. 32 p. illus. fo. (no. 60.)
---- Monte-Cristo Ben, the ever-ready detective. A narrative of remarkable complications. By Old Sleuth [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1893. 32 p. illus. fo. (no. 63.)
---- Old Ironsides at his best. By “Old Sleuth” [pseud.].... New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1895. 32 p. illus. fo. (no. 68.)
---- The silent terror. A narrative of genuine detective strategy. By “Old Sleuth” [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1896. 32 p. illus. fo. (no. 75.)
---- The giant detective’s last “shadow.” A tale of herculean detective adventures. By “Old Sleuth” [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1898. 32 p. illus. fo. (no. 80.)
---- Mephisto; or, The razzle-dazzle detective. By “Old Sleuth” [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, 1899. 32 p. illus. fo. (no. 84.)
---- On their track.... By “Old Sleuth” [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, cop. 1903. 32 p. illus. fo. (no. 95.)
Conclusion of hisThe omnipresent avenger.
Conclusion of hisThe omnipresent avenger.
---- Tragedy and strategy.... By “Old Sleuth” [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, cop. 1903. 32 p. illus. fo. (no. 97.)
Continuation of hisThe American Monte-Cristo.
Continuation of hisThe American Monte-Cristo.
---- Mademoiselle Lucie, the French lady detective. By “Old Sleuth” [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, cop. 1904. 32 p. illus. fo. (no. 99.)
---- Lights and shades of New York, by “Old Sleuth” [pseud.]. New York: G. Munro’s Sons, cop. 1905. 32 p. fo. (no. 101.)
Rexford, George C., compiler. Beadle’s dime school melodist; a choice selection of familiar and beautiful songs, duets, trios, &c. Arranged in a simple manner for school singing, with elementary instructions suited to children of the most tender age. Compiled and arranged by George C. Rexford. New York: Beadle and Co. [cop. 1860.] 80 p. 16o.
Tunes only.
Tunes only.
TheStar journal. v. 9-10 (Jan. 4-Dec. 27, 1879). New York, 1879. fo.
Weekly.Numbering continuous.
Weekly.
Numbering continuous.
Ten cent novelettes.no. 15, 21, 26, 31, 47, 52, 61-63, 72-73, 84, 86.
Lewis, Julius Warren. Fitz-Hern; or, The rover of the Irish seas. A story of Galway bay. By F. Clinton Barrington [pseud.]. Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1863]. 128 p. 16o. (no. 15.)
Ballou, Maturin Murray. The Turkish slave; or, The dumb dwarf of Constantinople. A story of the eastern world. By Lieutenant Murray [pseud.]. Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1863]. 128 p. 16o. (no. 21.)
McCartney, J. W. The Fenians; or, Neil O’Connor’s triumph. A story of old Ireland and young America. Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1865]. 100 p. 16o. (no. 26.)
Howard, Jane. Zelda. A tale of the Massachusetts colony. Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1866]. 100 p. 16o. (no. 31.)
Ballou, Maturin Murray. Red Rupert, the American buccaneer. A tale of the Spanish Indies. By Lieutenant Murray [pseud.].... Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1863]. 99 p. 16o. (no. 47.)
Cobb, Sylvanus. The patriot cruiser. A revolutionary story. Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1863]. 98 p. 16o. (no. 52.)
Lewis, Julius Warren. Red Hand; or, The cruiser of the English Channel. A story of the olden time. By F. Clinton Barrington [pseud.]. Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1863]. 99 p. 16o. (no. 61.)
---- The young fisherman; or, The cruiser of the English Channel.... A story of the olden time. By F. Clinton Barrington [pseud.]. Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1863]. 100 p. 16o. (no. 62.)
Sequel to hisRed Hand.
Sequel to hisRed Hand.
Bushnell, William H. A lost life; or, Poisoned for love. A physician’s story. Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1865]. 99 p. 16o. (no. 63.)
Williams, John B. Joaquin; or, The brothers of the coast. Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1863]. 98 p. 16o. (no. 72.)
---- The buccaneers.... Boston: Elliott, Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1863]. 100 p. 16o. (no. 73.)
Sequel to hisJoaquin; or, The brothers of the coast.
Sequel to hisJoaquin; or, The brothers of the coast.
Ralph the reefer, pseud. The Florida pirate. Boston: Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1863]. 100 p. 16o. (no. 84.)
Shillaber, Benjamin Penhallow. Mrs. Partington’s ridicule. A collection of wit and humor, which the old lady offers to her friends. Boston: Thomes & Talbot [cop. 1863]. 100 p. 16o. (no. 86.)
Ten cent popular novels.no. 17, 64, 78.
Paul Jones, the bold privateer. New York: Ornum & Co. [187—.] 100 p. 16o. (no. 17.)
Hemyng, Bracebridge. Jack Harkaway in a duel. By the author of “Dick Light-heart”.... New York: Ornum & Co. [1870?] 96 p. 16o. (no. 64.)
NCT p.v.78, no.5
Rathborne, St. George. Mexican Mose; or, The border scout of the southwest. A tale of McCulloch’s Texan rangers. By Marline Manly [pseud.]. New York: Ornum & Co. [1870?] 98 p. 16o. (no. 78.)
NBN p.v.42, no.3
TheWar library; original stories of adventure in the war for the Union. no. 233.
Verne, Ilian. Phil, the scout; or, A fight for Beauregard’s dispatches. A story of Pittsburg Landing. New York: Novelist Pub. Co., 1887. 24 p. illus. 4o. (no. 233.)
TheWeekly novelette. v. 2, no. 23-26; v. 6, no. 7-10, 23-26; v. 7, no. 13-16 (Feb. 20-March 13, 1858, Oct 29-Nov. 19, 1859, Feb. 18-March 10, June 9-30, 1860). Boston: M. M. Ballou, 1858-60. illus. fo.
---- Extra, July, 1858.
Willett, Edward. The life of Ulysses S. Grant, general U. S. A. Comprising the story of his early years ... and a complete history of his memorable services in the war for the Union. New York: Beadle and Adams [cop. 1885]. 100 p. 16o.
TheYoung New Yorker; a journal of recreation and world of sport. v. 1, no. 1-26 (Nov. 25, 1878-May 17, 1879). New York: Adams and Co., 1878-79. fo.
Weekly.Sub-title varies slightly.
Weekly.
Sub-title varies slightly.
TheYouth’s casket. v. 1-6. Buffalo, 1852-57. illus. 8o.
Monthly.Editors: v. 1, Harley Thorne; v. 2-3, J. O. Brayman; v. 4-6, H. E. G. Arey.
Monthly.
Editors: v. 1, Harley Thorne; v. 2-3, J. O. Brayman; v. 4-6, H. E. G. Arey.
Manuscripts.
Beadle, Erastus F. New York, March 8, 1865. Letter to David Brooks. Desires information concerning Jonathan Beadle who moved from New Jersey to western New York. Autograph letter signed. 1 p. 16o.
Ms. Div.
---- New York, February 10, 1866. Letter to Joseph Beadle. Requests genealogical information about the Beadle family. Autograph letter signed. 1 p. 16o.
Ms. Div.
Clark, Charles Dunning. Hop picking season [a story. 186—?]. Manuscript in the handwriting of the author. First 13 pages only. 4o.
Ms. Div.
Lossing, Benson John. New York, October 28, 1842. Letter to Erastus F. Beadle. Favorable criticism of Beadle’s specimens of wood engraving, with suggestions for further study before trying to locate in New York City; “the profession is already too full” in New York City. Autograph letter signed. 2 p. 4o.
Ms. Div.
Miscellaneous.
Businesscard of Beadle & Co. 2-1/2 × 4-1/4 in.
Clippingsfrom The Banner Weekly, 1886-89, regarding Erastus F. Beadle, and David Adams.
Silver(or plated) door-plate of Erastus F. Beadle. Lettered E. F. Beadle. Size 7-1/4 × 3-1/8 in.
Photographof David Adams, of the firm of Beadle & Adams. With his autograph. 2-1/2 × 4 in.
Photographof Erastus F. Beadle. 4 × 6 in.
Engravedportrait of Erastus F. Beadle. Reproduced from the above photograph. Glazed and framed. 9 × 11 in.
Photographof the residence of Erastus F. Beadle at Cooperstown, N. Y. 4 × 8 in.
TheBanner weekly. v. 1, no. 9, 12, 28; v. 2, no. 70; v. 3, no. 114, 122; v. 6, no. 267; v. 10, no. 479; v. 11, no. 545 (Jan. 13, Feb. 3, May 26, 1883, March 15, 1884, Jan. 17, March 14, April 18, 1885, Dec. 24, 1887, Jan. 16, 1892, April 22, 1893). New York: Beadle and Adams, 1883-93. illus. fo.
Numbering continuous.Title varies: Jan. 13, 1883-April 18, 1885, Beadle’s weekly; Dec. 24, 1887-April 22, 1893, The Banner weekly.
Numbering continuous.
Title varies: Jan. 13, 1883-April 18, 1885, Beadle’s weekly; Dec. 24, 1887-April 22, 1893, The Banner weekly.
Beadle’s American library; the choicest works of the most popular authors. no. 14.
Warner, John S. Isabel de Cordova; or, The brethren of the coast. A tale of the sea and land. London: Beadle and Co. [186—?] 104 p. 16o. (no. 14.)
Beadle’s dime novels.no. 231.
Lasalle, Charles E. The Texan trailer; or, Davy Crockett’s last bear-hunt. New York: Beadle and Co. [cop. 1871.] 84 p. illus. 16o. (no. 231.)
Beadle’s dime song book.... A collection of new and popular comic and sentimental songs. no. 15-16, 18-21.
Beadle’s dime speaker.no. 6, 21-23, 25.
Beadle’s library of choice fiction.no. 6.
Johnstone, Herrick. The messenger; or, The maid of Gresham Grange. A romance of the Cavaliers and Roundheads. New York: Beadle and Co. [cop. 1864.] 100 p. 16o. (no. 6.)
Beadle’s pocket novels.no. 14, 37, 107.
Comstock, captain. Long Shot; or, The dwarf guide. New York: Beadle and Adams [cop. 1874]. 100 p. 16o. (no. 14.)
Randolph, J. H. Carson, the guide; or, Perils of the frontier. New York: Beadle and Adams [cop. 1870]. 99 p. 16o. (no. 37.)
North, Ingoldsby. Job Dean, the trapper. New York: Beadle and Adams [cop. 1868]. 97 p. 16o. (no. 107.)
Frank Starr’s ten cent pocket library.no. 4-5.
Starbuck, Roger. The boy sea-thugs; or, The pirate’s daughter. A romance of the lost island. New York: F. Starr & Co. [cop. 1877.] 164 p. 24o. (no. 4.)
Adams, James Fenimore Cooper. Lighthouse Lige; or, Osceola, the firebrand of the Everglades. New York: F. Starr & Co. [cop. 1877.] 158 p. 24o. (no. 5.)