Block numbered in two places: 5248., Image of a wolf howling in a natural setting., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 3609., Image of a fox in a natural setting, to the right of a signpost., Tape (inscribed “493”) removed from obverse, June 2011., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7869., Image of a hawk perched on a tree, in a natural setting. There are numerous birds in flight in the distant background., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3388., Image of an eagle perched on a rock., Tape (inscribed "223") on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 3.
Block numbered in two places: 5448., Image of a swan and cygnets in a natural setting, floating on water., "Swan and Cygnets. Tail Piece." -- Inscribed on side of block., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila." -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856.
Block numbered in two places: 4982., Image of an otter [?] in a natural setting., "Spel. Book. Ichne…" -- Inscribed on side of block., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.”—Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856.
Block numbered in at least one place: 4925., Image of a tiger crouching in a natural setting., Illustration appears in The Show of animals (Philadelphia, between 1832 and 1860?), p. 4., The Show of animals was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from May 1832 to July 1860., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 5237., Image of a ocelot crouched on a tree branch in a natural setting., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3394., Image of a bear in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “222”) on obverse., Illustration appears in Four seasons, Child's home library series no. 10 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 12.
Block numbered in one place: 3390., Image of swallows in a city setting, perched on buildings., Tape (inscribed “522”) on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 6., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 3374., Image of a stork in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “77”) on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 9., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3398., Image of a camel in a desert setting., Tape (inscribed “886”) on obverse., Illustration appears in Four seasons, Child's home library series no. 10 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 14.
Block numbered in two places: 5245., Image of a lynx in a natural setting., "The Book of Animals. The Lynx." -- Inscribed on side of block., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3278., Image of a robin perched on a branch, in a natural setting., Inscribed on one side of block with the letter ‘R’., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p.12., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3271., Image of a kite flying over a barn, a few trees, and a church. Kites (known as "red kite") were formerly common in England, Scotland, and Wales., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p.10., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Image of a lion stalking its prey, in a natural setting., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p.10., Illustration also appears in The Show of animals (Philadelphia, between 1832 and 1860?), p. 6. The Show of animals was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from May 1832 to July 1860., Inscribed on one side of the block with the letter ‘L’., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 3389 [?]., Image of a pigeon [?] in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “665”) removed from obverse, June 2011., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 5236., Image of a black bear in a natural setting, walking towards a tree., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 3384., Image of a lion., Tape (inscribed “525”) removed from obverse, June 2011., Illustration appears in Aaron, Child's home library series no. 4 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 6., Illustration also appears in Four Seasons, Child's home library series no. 10 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 11.
Block numbered in one place: 2253., Image of a man who appears to be in distress next to a reclining camel. There is another figure on a camel in the background, in a desert setting., Tape (inscribed “278”) on obverse. There is also a note inscribed “Duplicate Numbers” on obverse., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3201., Image of a lamb reclining on an architectural element., Illustration appears in Man lost and saved (Philadelphia, 1852), p. 7. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1853 to at least 1893.
Block numbered in one place: 3397., Image of a peacock perched on a branch., Tape (inscribed “799”) removed from obverse, June 2011., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 7820., Image of a monkey sitting on the ground in a natural setting, grabbing a plant., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3475., Image of a crab., Illustration appears in Stories for little ears (Philadelphia, 1857), p. 40., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3383., Image of a donkey in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “526”) on obverse., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 3386., Image of a sparrow perched on a branch., Tape (inscribed “912”) on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 10.
Block numbered in one place: 3379., Image of a parrot perched on a branch., Tape (inscribed “272”) on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 8., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3654., Image of peacocks. One peacock is perched on a pedestal in the foreground, and two other peacocks are in the background. In the far distance, there is part of a building is visible., Illustration appears in The Bird book (Philadelphia, between 1844 and 1853?), opp. p. 57. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogs from Jan. 1845 to at least 1893., Illustration also appears in Jenny and the birds (Philadelphia, between 1864 and 1893?), p. 243. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogs from 1864 to at least 1893.
Block numbered in two places: 7696., Image of a leopard [?] seated on a branch in a natural setting., "V. Grottenthaler, 402 Library St Phila."--Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3265., Image of an eagle perched on a branch in a natural setting., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p.8., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7151., Image of a finch [?] perched on a branch in a natural setting., “N.J. Wemmer & Son. 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876.
Block numbered in two places: 7695., Image of a bison standing in water, in a natural setting., "V. Grottenthaler, 402 Library St Phila."--Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3671., Image of a seated shepherd, with sheep, and another figure in the background., Illustration appears in The shepherd's voice, or, Words of encouragement and words of warning for the ears of the young (Philadelphia, between 1854 and 1893?), frontispiece. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1854 to at least 1893. Caption of illustration -- "The Shepherd's Voice.", Tape (inscribed “2”) on obverse., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 4980., Image of a fox in a natural setting., "Fox..." -- Inscribed on side of block., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3283., Image of a wolf on a ledge in a mountain setting., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p. 14.
Block numbered in one place: 8482., Image of a crocodile in a natural setting, in front of a large body of water. In the background, there is a small island with palm trees on it., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 5506., Image of three lions attempting to drag down a buffalo, in a natural setting., Illustration appears in The Lake and the desert, or Missionary adventures in southern Africa (Philadelphia, between 1864 and 1870?), opp. p. 130., This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from 1864 to at least 1870., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila." -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856.
Block numbered in two places: 5240., Image of a tiger crouched in a natural setting., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 3377., Image of a cow in a natural setting., Illustration appears in Four seasons, Child's home library series no.10 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 4.
Block numbered in two places: 3267., Image of a goat running in a natural setting., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p. 9.
Block numbered in two places: 4985., Image of a salmon in a natural setting, next to water, on top of vegetation., Illustration appears in Rhymes for the nursery (Philadelphia, 1865), p. 145., “Spel. Book. Salmon.” -- Inscribed on side of block., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856.
