King Solomon's Mines by Haggard, First Edition, Signed (5 results)

Octavo, pp. [iii-vii] viii [9] 10-11 [12] 13-125 [126: blank], inserted folding map, numerous illustrations in the text, several signed "L.S.," rebound in modern boards with facsimile pictorial cover, t.e.g. First edition. This edition was issued in paperbound format only. "This parody on 'King Solomon's Mines' was for many years attributed to Andrew Lang. In 1921, however, writing to the SKETCH in August concerning a caricature of Haggard by 'Maat' which had appeared in its issue for Aug. 3, Ernest Vizetelly gave the name of the author of 'King Solomon's Wives' as Sir Henry Chartres Biron who wrote it when he was a young barrister." - Scott. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 244 (attributing to John de Morgan). Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 180. Reginald 04118. Scott 627. Whatmore PL11. Topp, Victorian Yellowbacks & Paperbacks, 1849-1905, VII, p. 382. This copy has been rebound without the original paper covers; the half title leaf is present, but the leaf of publisher's advertisements at rear is missing. A very good copy. (#151979).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. A. C. Michael (illustrator). 1st Edition (Thus). Here is a new edition, thus of this famous novel; undated but published in 1915. This copy signed by the author with a December 1920 date on the half-title page; amazingly with a related Divinity Middle School bookplate dated Christmas 1920 and noting that this is an autographed copy. Blue cloth decorated cover and spine, gilt lettered spine and black lettered cover, top edge stained blue. With four color illustrations by A. C. Michael [all present]; plus a fold out color map, and a map on page 23. Printer's code 49.1118 on recto of page 333. See Scott page 35. London: Cassell and Company (n.d. 1915), 333 pages. A VG copy with overall cloth wear, toned end pages. The nice white to off-white pages have different toning at fore and bottom edges, while the stained top edge has some fading. Foxing to title page due to color frontispiece. Signed by Author(s).

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good ++. First Edition. 1st Edition 1885. Authors own signed bookplate to endpaper. Uncommon book. Title page dated 1885, adverts at rear dated 20.1285 and 5G.11.85. Later state edition. Book is very good+ and in bright condition. Edges lightly rubbed. Contents good. Foxing to pages. Heavy in places. A nice example slightly let down with the foxing. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 17647. Signed by Author(s).

Full-Leather. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. None (illustrator). First Edition. (NOTE SIGNED BY HAGGARD)This is the SECOND ISSUE OF the first edition although in a mixed state with first issue ads (5G.8.85) in the back of the book but second printing sheets. Book has been tastefully rebound in full leather with five raised spine bands and gold tooling designs and lettering. There is a tipped in note on stationary signed by Haggard, it reads: 5 Sept: 1916, Dear Berney Fichlias (not sure of spelling), That is very kind of you- We should much like to see his (can't make out word) & Yourselves -I think he was my nephew godfrey's chief. I suppose (can't make out word) the will appear about 3 (can't make out the two words above the name) SIGNED H. Rider Haggard" The stationary is from Ditchingham House, Norfolk, it also has a small stamp of hieroglyphics on the paper. The colored folding map is present and attached to the title page, 320 pages plus 16 pages of ads with two pages unopened. Wonderful copy of a classic work by Haggard along with his AUTOGRAPH. This appears to be an anomaly as the ads are the same as called for in the first printing although the misspelled words/gramatical errors were in the first 2 printings and the third printing is not supposed to have the ads???? Beautiful binding which incudes matching marbled end-papers and paste-downs. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Original red cloth, overall good condition. Foxing throughout. Corners bumped. overall wear. Please inquire, further details and description via email. Photographs can be arranged. Please confirm availability and postage costs prior to ordering. International postage may be increased for heavy and valuable books. We are here to help, please inquire. We look forward to hearing from you. Signed by Illustrator.