An extraordinary assemblage of 55 total volumes from the Multum in Parvo library, issued by A. B. Courtney. 50 of the publications are from the numbered run of 59 and 5 are from an additional undated and unnumbered. 

A wonderful snapshot of what was considered the interesting, influential, and salable popular literature and fiction of the time. Fascinating content and some absolute charming illustrations and advertisements throughout. 

The items present include:

Short Stories. No. 1. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1894. 16pp

How to Become a Lightning Calculator. No. 2. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1894. 16pp.

Art of Love-Making. No. 3. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1894. 16pp.

Prize Cook Book. No. 4. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1894. 16pp.

Mormonism Exposed. By a Mormon Slave Wife. No. 5. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1894. 16pp.

Dr. Courtney's Guide to Happy Marriage. No. 6. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1894. 16pp.

Dr. Parkhurst's Exposures of Vice in New York. No. 7. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1894. 16pp.

The Secrets of the Harem by One who has been there. No. 9. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1894. 16pp.

Book of Detective Stories. No. 11. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1894. 16pp.

Book of Brief Narratives. No. 12. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1894. 16pp.

Lord Chesterfield's Maxims on Etiquette. No. 13. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

Joe Miller's Joke Book. No. 14. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

The Handy Manual. A Veritable Mine of Useful and Interesting Statistics, Information, Etc. No. 15. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

The Book of Parlor Tricks. How to Perform. Them. No. 16. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

The Unique Story Book. No. 17. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

Gay Life in Paris. No. 18. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

Secrets for Women Only. By an English Actress. No. 19. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

Nuts to Crack. A Galaxy of Puzzles, Riddles, Conundrums, Etc. No. 20. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

White Slaves of Turkey, Egypt, and America. No. 21. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

Counterfeit Money. No. 22. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

Eclipse Song Book. No. 23. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

Volume of Anecdotes. No. 24. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1895. 16pp.

How to Learn the Art of Ventriloquism. A Reliable Guide Written by Harry L. Roberts, for Many Years Assistant to Prof. Markos. No. 26. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

How to Conduct a Small Mail Order Business. Hints and Helps by W. E. Skinner. No. 27. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

How to Hypnotize. No. 28. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

Mind Reading. How to Read People's Thoughts. A Correct Explanation by W. E. Skinner.  No. 29. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

Volume of Funny Stories. No. 30. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

How to Get a Government Position. No. 31. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

Secrets of New York. No. 32. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

The Pocket Guide. A Little Book of Useful Information. No. 33. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

Book of Special Secrets. No. 34. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

Spiritualism Exposed. No. 35. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

Book of Startling Information. No. 36. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1896. 16pp.

The Old Conductor's Story. A Thrilling Narrative by Habberton. No. 37. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1897. 16pp.

Doyle, Arthur Conan. His Vision. The Dream of Number Thirty-One. No. 38. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1897. 16pp.

Russell, Clark. An Ocean Mystery. A Peculiar Narrative Regarding a Strange Ship. No. 39. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1897. 16pp.

Roger Merrit's Crime. No. 40. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1897. 16pp.

Bennett, Emerson. Circumstantial Evidence. No. 41. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1897. 16pp.

Foundational Unto Death. No. 44. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1897. 16pp.

Saved by Phantom. No. 46. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1897. 16pp.

Book of 1,000 Facts in History. An Accurate Compilation. No. 49. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1898. 16pp.

Byrnes, Ex-Chief Thomas. A Detective Secrets. How to Become a Detective and How to Succeed as One. No. 50. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1898. 16pp.

Book of Witty Anecdotes. From All Parts - Anywhere and Everywhere.  No. 52. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1898. 16pp.

How to Write Love Letters. An Interesting Treatise. No. 53. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1898. 16pp.

Townsend, G. W. Popular Poultry Book. How to Make Profit in Hens. No. 54. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1898. 16pp.

American Song Book. Including Words and Music of "Star Spangled Banner." No. 55. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1898. 16pp.

Swindles Exposed. How to Avoid Frauds who Advertise and Some Who Don't Advertise. No. 56. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1898. 16pp.

Military Manual. How to Join the U. S. Army. No. 57. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1898. 16pp.

Spanish American War Stories. No. 58. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1898. 16pp.

Book of PIcture Puzzles. No. 59. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. 1898. 16pp.

How to Get a Government Position. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. Nd. c.1899. 16pp.

Secrets for Women Only. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. Nd. c.1899. 16pp.

Art of Loe Making. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. Nd. c.1899. 16pp.

How to Get Rich. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. Nd. c.1899. 16pp.

New Ways to Make Money. Boston, MA. A. B. Courtney. Nd. c.1899. 16pp.

A very good assemblage, bound in wraps, generally solid, with generally bright pages, and some light handling.