A collection of antique St. Nicholas magazine issues including Vol. 3, from November 1875 to November 1876, Vol. 6, from November 1878 to November 1879, Vol. 14, from November 1886 to April 1887. St. Nicholas Magazine was a popular monthly American childrens magazine, founded by Scribners in 1873. The first editor was Mary Mapes Dodge, who continued her association with the magazine until her death in 1905. Dodge published work by the countrys leading writers, including Louisa May Alcott, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Mark Twain, Laura E. Richards and Joel Chandler Harris. Antique American Childrens Magazines And Collectibles.