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Henry Rider Haggard | First Editions
1856 - 1925
Sir Henry Rider Haggard, KBE (22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925), known as H. Rider Haggard, was an English writer of Victorian adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa; he is considered a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. In fact, the hugely popular King Solomon's Mines is sometimes considered the first of the Lost World genre. His novel She is generally seen to be one of the classics of imaginative literature, and with 83 million copies sold by 1965, it is one of the best-selling books of all time.
His novels portray many of the stereotypes associated with colonialism, yet they are unusual for the degree of sympathy with which the native populations are portrayed. Africans often play heroic roles in the novels, although the protagonists are typically European. Notable examples are the heroic Zulu warrior Umslopogaas and Ignosi, the rightful king of Kukuanaland, in King Solomon's Mines.
See below our stock of H. Rider Haggard First Editions, fine bindings, sets and other collectible material.
Lysbeth. A Tale of the Dutch.
London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1901. [Historical fiction] FIRST EDITION. Octavo, pp.xiv; 496; [4], adverts. With 26 illustrations by Jacomb Hood. Publisher's gilt-titled blue cloth with coated black endpapers. Contents clean, edges of text block a little spotted, binding lightly handled and rather bright; an attractive, near fine copy of..... More
![Item #72883 [MOVIE POSTER] King Solomon's Mines. Henry Rider HAGGARD, Lee. J. THOMPSON](https://harringtonbooks-co-uk.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/72883.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1755620968)
[MOVIE POSTER] King Solomon's Mines.
England: Broomhead Lith Ltd., 1985. [Cinema] A UK quad for the 1985 adventure movie based on the novel by Henry Rider Haggard, starring Richard Chamberlain, Herbert Lom and Sharon Stone. Approx. dimensions 30 x40 inches, landscape format (will be despatched rolled, in tube). Folded, minor edgewear, else generally fine with..... More
![Item #71404 The Vengeance of She [LOBBY CARDS]. Henry Rider HAGGARD, Sir, Source](https://harringtonbooks-co-uk.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/71404.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1741454494)
The Vengeance of She [LOBBY CARDS].
Twentieth Century Fox / Hammer Films, 1968. [Movie Memorabilia] Four numbered U.S. lobby cards for the 1968 fantasy adventure based on characters created by Henry Rider Haggard, and adapted for the screen by 'Modesty Blaise' author Peter O'Donnell. Colour lithographic images on card stock measuring 14 x 11 inches. Some..... More
The Lady of Blossholme.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1909. [Historical Fiction] FIRST EDITION, first state with misprint to p.79, line 16 'very' for 'every'. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.316, with five colour plate illustrations by Wal Paget. Publisher's mid-green cloth, with gilt and black titles and a colour illustration laid down to upper. Contents..... More
Benita. An African Romance.
London: Cassell & Company, 1906. [Fantasy Adventure] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.viii; 344 [16]. Catalogue date 8.06. With 16 illustrated plates, including a frontispiece, by Browne. Publisher's red cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper, and patterned endpapers. Sporadic foxing, no ink names, joints firm, clean covers..... More
Swallow. A Tale of the Great Trek.
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1899. [Historical Adventure] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.[2] x; 348. With eight black and white illustrated plates, including a frontispiece, by Greiffenhagen. Publisher's dark navy cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper, with bevelled edges and black-coated endpapers. Blind W.H. Smith stamp..... More
Swallow. A Tale of the Great Trek.
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1899. [Historical Adventure] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.[2] x; 348. With eight black and white illustrated plates, including a frontispiece, by Greiffenhagen. Publisher's dark navy cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper, with bevelled edges and black-coated endpapers, bookshop's small red ticket..... More
The Mahatma and The Hare. A Dream Story.
London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1911. [Fantasy novel] FIRST EDITION, first impression. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.x; 165 [3]. With 12 illustrations by W.T. Horton and H.M. Brock. Publisher's red cloth with gilt titles to spine, and black titles and decoration to upper. Offsetting to endpapers, with an illustrated bookplate..... More
Nada the Lily.
London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1892. [Historical Adventure] FIRST EDITION, first impression. Octavo (20 x 13cm), pp.xvi; 295 [25]. Publisher's catalogue dated 2/92. With 23 black and white illustrated plates, including a frontispiece, by Kerr. Publisher's dark green cloth, with gilt titles to spine and upper, and bevelled boards. Dark..... More
Marie.
London: Cassell and Company, 1912. [Zulu / Fantasy Novel] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.xvi; 346 [2]. With three black and white plates and a colour frontispiece by Michael. Publisher's red cloth with titles in gilt to spine and blind to upper. Heavy spotting to edges, and occasionally throughout..... More
Allan Quatermain. Being An Account of His Further Adventures and Discoveries In Company With Sir Henry Curtis, Bart., Commander John Good, R. N. and One Umslopogaas.
London: Cassell and Company, 1920. [Fantasy adventure] First Edition, First Issue. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.[x]; 278; [2]. Twenty plates including frontispiece and numerous in-text illustrations. First issue, with 'Dongo' for 'Donyo' p.17, third line from bottom, additionally 'Quartermain' mis-spelt on caption Ee, p.78 (not called for by Whatmore). Elegantly..... More
Pearl-Maiden: A Tale of The Fall Of Jerusalem.
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1903. [Historical Novel] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.[12] 463 [5]. With 16 engraved plates, including a frontispiece, by Shaw. Publisher's navy cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper. Spotting and toning to edges, and moderate spotting throughout. A black ink ownership to..... More
Joan Haste.
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1895. [Romantic Adventure] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 13cm), pp.[2] x; 425 [27]. Catalogue dated July 1895. With a frontispiece illustration and nineteen further plates by Wilson. Publisher's dark navy cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper, with bevelled edges and black-coated endpapers. Some..... More
Joan Haste.
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1895. [Romantic Adventure] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.[2]; x; 425; [3], blank; 24, publisher's advertisements. Publisher's dark navy cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper, with bevelled edges and black-coated endpapers. With 20 illustrations by Wilson including a frontispiece. Some light spotting..... More
Allan Quatermain. Being An Account of His Further Adventures and Discoveries In Company With Sir Henry Curtis, Bart., Commander John Good, R. N. and One Umslopogaas.
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1887. [Adventure fiction] Silver Library edition, 'New Impression'. FINE TREE CALF PRIZE BINDING. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.[x]; 278. Twenty plates by Charles Kerr, plus a portrait. Bound in full tree calf, imprint of Sandroyd School blocked in gilt to upper board. Gilt-lettered burgundy label..... More
Beatrice. Newnes Sixpenny Novels Illustrated.
London: George Newnes, n.d. [c.1895]. SIXPENNY NOVEL. Octavo, pp.192. With eight lithographic illustrations by Cyrus Cuneo. In publisher's colour illustrated paper covers. Browned, as expected, with some marks to front cover. Very good indeed considering its fragility. More
Black Heart and White Heart.
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1900. [Fantasy Adventures] FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. Octavo (19 x 14cm), pp.xii; 414. With the error '18' for '16' on page [xi] line 7. Publisher's dark blue cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper, with bevelled edges and black-coated endpapers. Illustrated with 34 plates..... More
The Brethren.
London: Cassell, 1930. Classic fantasy adventure. 8vo. Popular Edition, a 2/6 novel. Publisher's cloth, in pictorial dustwrapper. Text block a little foxed at edges, otherwise a very good copy in like jacket showing some sun-lightening. Attractive. More
The Brethren.
London: Cassell and Company, 1904. [Historical fiction] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.viii; 342 [16]. Catalogue dated 9.04. Publisher's red cloth, with gilt titles to spine and upper, and patterned endpapers. Ink ownership to half-title, some spotting, edges toned, contents shaken within the case. Fairly light wear and a...... More
Cleopatra. 6d Paper Novels 38.
London: Wight and Brown, n.d. [c.1930's]. SIXPENNY NOVEL. Octavo, pp.128. In publisher's colour illustrated paper covers. Heavily browned; some losses to spine; hinges very weak. Good overall considering fragility. Egyptian (or Ptolemaic) historical fiction set during the reign of the famous Queen Cleopatra (51-30 BC). More
Doctor Therne.
London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1898. [Literature] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 14cm), pp.x; 253; [1], blank; [1], imprint; [1], blank. Original pale brown cloth lettered in gilt and dark brown with 'swan' patterned endpapers. Contents clean, some dustiness to edges, pale boards show some marks; very good. According to..... More
Doctor Therne.
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1898. [Medical Dystopia] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.[2] x; 253 [3]. Publisher's light tan cloth with titles in gilt to spine and brown to upper, with patterned endpapers. Textblock shaken. Very light occasional spotting. Edges toned. Light wear to cloth; spine toned. Very..... More
Finished.
London: Ward, Lock and Co., 1917. [Fantasy Adventure] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.320. With a black and white half-tone frontispiece. Publisher's green cloth with black titles to spine and upper board. Hinges split; spotting to edges and preliminaries. Rubbing to boards; spine head pulled; corners bumped. Good. The..... More
Joan Haste.
London: Longman's, Green, and Co., 1895. [Romantic Adventure] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 13cm), pp.x; 425; [3], blank; 24, catalogue dated July 1895. With a frontispiece illustration and nineteen further plates. Publisher's blue-grey cloth, bevelled edges, gilt titles, black endpapers. Some mild spotting/toning; generally fresh in a crisp binding. Very..... More
King Solomon's Mines.
London: Cassell & Company, 1898. [Fantasy Adventure] SIXPENNY NOVEL. Octavo (22 x 15cm), pp.128. With five in-text illustrations by Walter Paget. Publisher's plain paper covers, with titles and an illustration in blue to upper. Toned throughout with some spotting to preliminaries. Covers quite heavily browned and spotted. Joints just starting..... More