Thomas Nelson, Edinburgh
Thomas Nelson and Sons, London
(In Progress)

In 1844 Thomas Nelson II went to London to set up of branch of the Edinburgh publishing firm his father had established in 1802.

Known Abbott titles at this time:

1844 China and the English - Jacob Abbott (288 pages)

The Fireside 1849
This little 4" x 2.75" book is soft leather bound and has gold gilt edges and is 264 pages.

1852 The Corner-stone 247 pages

In 1854 Thomas Nelson and Sons published "Abbott's Series". This four book series consisted of:
1. The Child at Home by John Abbott
2. Mother at Home by John Abbott
3. Every Day Duty by Jacob Abbott
4. Parental Duties by Jacob Abbott