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1899 - Swallow
SWALLOW : A novel of the Great Trek
SWALLOW : A novel of the Great Trek
The first appearance was as a serialized novel, without any illustrations, published in Munsey's Magazine from June 1898 through March 1899.
The first appearance was as a serialized novel, without any illustrations, published in Munsey's Magazine from June 1898 through March 1899.
The second appearance was as a serialized novel, published in THE GRAPHIC from July 2 through October 19, 1898. William Hatherell created 16 illustrations for the serialization.
The second appearance was as a serialized novel, published in THE GRAPHIC from July 2 through October 19, 1898. William Hatherell created 16 illustrations for the serialization.
McKay and Scott claim that Longmans, Green, and Company published the first edition in book-form in New York on February 24, 1899. Only 4 of Hatherell's illustrations were included, along with 8 new illustrations by Maurice Greiffenhagen. Ads at the end of the book are not dated.
McKay and Scott claim that Longmans, Green, and Company published the first edition in book-form in New York on February 24, 1899. Only 4 of Hatherell's illustrations were included, along with 8 new illustrations by Maurice Greiffenhagen. Ads at the end of the book are not dated.
Longmans published the first British edition March 1, 1899, but without any of Hatherell's illustrations, only including the 8 Greiffenhagen illustrations. There are no ads at the end of the book. Apparently 10,000 copies were printed. McKay, Scott and Whatmore all agree on the publication date in London.
Longmans published the first British edition March 1, 1899, but without any of Hatherell's illustrations, only including the 8 Greiffenhagen illustrations. There are no ads at the end of the book. Apparently 10,000 copies were printed. McKay, Scott and Whatmore all agree on the publication date in London.
A Biliographic Note found in a 1916 reprint claims the first printing was from January 1899.
A Biliographic Note found in a 1916 reprint claims the first printing was from January 1899.
See the VisualHaggard.org page dedicated to the illustrations found in various editions.
I do not own any of the books on this page.
I own the complete serialization of this novel in THE GRAPHIC, and below are two of the illustrations.
I own the complete serialization of this novel in THE GRAPHIC, and below are two of the illustrations.
Below: A copy of the first American edition (not in my collection)
Below: A copy of the first American edition (not in my collection)
It is not easy to find a clean, unsoiled copy of this edition, due to its being bound in a light-colored cloth.
It is not easy to find a clean, unsoiled copy of this edition, due to its being bound in a light-colored cloth.
The first American edition in the Library of Congress has 1898 on its title-page, whereas the first American edition published for sale to the public has 1899. The frontispiece is shown below.
The first American edition in the Library of Congress has 1898 on its title-page, whereas the first American edition published for sale to the public has 1899. The frontispiece is shown below.
An ad for the novel found in the back of the first American edition of ELISSA.
An ad for the novel found in the back of the first American edition of ELISSA.
The British first edition is bound in navy-blue cloth.
The British first edition is bound in navy-blue cloth.
My copy of the British first edition was inscribed, signed, and dated March 1899 by HRH and given to his friend Leon Little, who illustrated HRH's non-fiction title, A FARMER'S YEAR, which was published in 1899
My copy of the British first edition was inscribed, signed, and dated March 1899 by HRH and given to his friend Leon Little, who illustrated HRH's non-fiction title, A FARMER'S YEAR, which was published in 1899
SWALLOW was first published March 1, ergo my copy was signed in the month of first publication, which is nice
SWALLOW was first published March 1, ergo my copy was signed in the month of first publication, which is nice
The British first edition frontispiece and title-page, plus the title-page of the Colonial Edition
The British first edition frontispiece and title-page, plus the title-page of the Colonial Edition
Below: a photo of an original Maurice Greiffenhagen painting for the last illustration found in the first editions
Below: a photo of an original Maurice Greiffenhagen painting for the last illustration found in the first editions
This painting is in my collection
This painting is in my collection
Original painting close-up
Original painting close-up
Illustration found in the book
Illustration found in the book
Below: a photo of an original Maurice Greiffenhagen painting for the penultimate illustration found in the first editions
Below: a photo of an original Maurice Greiffenhagen painting for the penultimate illustration found in the first editions
This painting is in my collection
This painting is in my collection
Longmans' Colonial Library paperback, 1899 first edition
Longmans' Colonial Library paperback, 1899 first edition
A British reprint: a Newnes paperback
A British reprint: a Newnes paperback
A British reprint: a Hodder & Stoughton with original DJ
A British reprint: a Hodder & Stoughton with original DJ
A British reprint: Pearson with original DJ
A British reprint: Pearson with original DJ
