Chapter II: Books and Music Written by Butler

AND BOOKS, MAGAZINES, &c., CONTAINING CONTRIBUTIONS BY HIM

For fuller particulars as to Butler's books see the Bibliography prefixed to Vol. I. of the _Memoir_ by H. F. Jones (1919).

THE EAGLE

1858. Vol. I., no. 1, Lent Term, containing "On English Composition," by Cellarius, _i.e._ Samuel Butler.

1859. Vol. I., no. 5, Easter Term, containing "Our Tour," by Cellarius, _i.e._ S. Butler. (These two bound together.)

1861. Vol. II., containing "Our Emigrant" in two contributions (p. 101 and p. 149), by Samuel Butler; used by him in writing _A First Year in Canterbury Settlement_, and referred to in the Preface to that book.

1894. Vol. XVIII., no. 103 (March). "A Translation (into Greek from _Martin Chuzzlewit_) attempted in consequence of a challenge."

1902. Vol. XXIV., no. 129 (December). "The Shield of Achilles."--"Napoleon at St. Helena." _Also_ "Samuel Butler, B.A." (Obituary by H. F. Jones.)

1910. Vol. XXXII., no. 153 (December). "Mr. Festing Jones on Samuel Butler." (Report by D. S. Fraser of H. F. Jones's paper on Samuel Butler, read 16 Nov.)

1913. Vol. XXXIV., no. 160 (March). "Samuel Butler and his Note-Books." By J. F. H[arris].

1913. Vol. XXXIV., no. 161 (June). "Prospectus of the Great Split Society."--"A Skit on Examinations." _Also_ "Two Letters of Samuel Butler" (to W. E. Heitland: with note by W. E. Heitland).

1914. Vol. XXXVI., no. 165 (December). "Samuel Butler's Early Years." (Review of new edition of _A First Year in Canterbury Settlement_, by J. F. Harris.)

1916. Vol. XXXVIII., no. 171 (December). "A 'Few Earnest Words' on Samuel Butler." (Review of J. F. Harris's "Samuel Butler: the man and his work" (1916), by W. E. Heitland.)

A FIRST YEAR IN CANTERBURY SETTLEMENT

1863. Original cloth, purchased.

1914. New edition with other early Essays. Presentation copy from R. A. Streatfeild, with two letters inserted.

THE EVIDENCE FOR THE RESURRECTION

1865. One complete copy containing pencil marks made by Butler. Cloth, original wrappers bound in.

1865. Two mutilated copies used by Butler in making the MS. of _The Fair Haven_. These were given to St. John's some years ago.

EREWHON

1872. First edition, purchased.

1872. Second edition, purchased. This contains pencil notes by Butler.

1879. Ergindwon. (German translation.)

1901. New and revised edition. Proofs, with corrections by Butler.

1901. New and revised edition--inscribed "H. Festing Jones, with all best wishes from the author, Oct. 11, 1901. First copy issued."

1901. Colonial issue.

1908. Reprint of New and revised edition.

1920. American edition. With Introduction by Francis Hackett.

1920. Erewhon in French. With an Introduction by the translator, M. Valery Larbaud. _Also_ the Typescript and Proofs, both with manuscript corrections by the translator.

THE FAIR HAVEN

1873. First edition, purchased. The first edition contained an errata slip, which this copy has not got. Longman's re-issue.

1873. Second edition, purchased. Original cloth. Longman's re-issue.

1873. Second edition. This copy contains the errata slip. It is a special copy cut down and bound as an experiment. Given by Butler to H. F. Jones.

1913. New edition with Introduction by R. A. Streatfeild. Presentation copy from R. A. Streatfeild.

1902 (Oct.). Letter to H. F. Jones from Alfred Marks (a brother of Henry Stacy Marks, R.A.), enclosing copy of Remarks on _The Fair Haven_, made by some friend of Alfred Marks.

1915 (12 June). A letter from James W. Clark, with separate copy of the prefatory matter to the Second Edition enclosed, given to him by Butler. Clark was at Trinity Hall with me, later Fellow of the College, and afterwards K.C. and Counsel to the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries.

THE CANADA TANNING EXTRACT CO., LTD.

1874-75. Extracts from letters sent by Mr. Foley to the Foreman of the Works of the Company, and other extracts and letters. Inscribed "Copy of Laflamme's Copy with Notes," in Butler's writing. I believe the marginal notes to have been Butler's originally, and then copied by a clerk into this copy of the pamphlet. _Also_ Another copy, with MS. notes by Butler.

LIFE AND HABIT

1878. First edition. Presentation copy from Butler, inscribed "H. F. Jones. S.B."

1878. Second edition. Given to H. F. Jones by A. T. Bartholomew.

1890. A copy of Longman's issue, with MS. corrections by Butler. Cf. Streatfeild's introduction to new edition (1910).

1910. New edition with Author's Addenda and Preface by R. A. Streatfeild, and letter from R. A. Streatfeild to H. F. Jones, 29 Nov. 1910.

EVOLUTION OLD AND NEW

1879. "First copy issued."

1879. "Second copy issued," with MS. Note by Butler. Presentation copy.

1882. Second edition with an Appendix and Note, given to H. F. Jones by Butler, but not inscribed.

1911. New edition (the third) with Author's Revisions, Appendix, and Index; also Note by R. A. Streatfeild.

UNCONSCIOUS MEMORY

1880. First edition, given to H. F. Jones by Butler, but not inscribed.

1880. Butler's copy, with pressed flowers mounted on the fly-leaves, and the names of the donors added. Also a few notes.

1910. New edition, with Introduction by Marcus Hartog.

1910. A separate copy of Hartog's Introduction. Inscribed "H. Festing Jones from his brother in Ydgrun M.H."

1920. Third edition.

ALPS AND SANCTUARIES

1882. The Manuscript, together with the original drawings (cf. p. 10).

1882. First edition (Bogue). Presentation copy from Butler. _Also_ Bogue's prospectus.

1882. Second edition, purchased.

1882. Second edition, with Index in MS. by Butler.

1890. Streatfeild's copy with Longman's title-page, purchased, and a few spare copies of Longman's title-page.

No date. A copy with Fifield's title-page.

1913. New edition with Author's Revisions and Index, and an Introduction by R. A. Streatfeild.

GAVOTTES, MINUETS, FUGUES BY SAMUEL BUTLER AND HENRY FESTING JONES

1884. The Manuscript.

1884. The published work.

SELECTIONS FROM PREVIOUS WORKS

1884. Presentation copy with inscription: "First copy of the book to leave the binder's, March 12, 1884. S.B."

HOLBEIN

[1886]. Holbein's "La Danse." A Note on a drawing in the Museum at Basel. Printed on a card. _Also_ Another edition [1889].

LUCK OR CUNNING?

1886. Revises, unbound, with corrections by Butler.

1887. "First copy issued. S.B."

1887. Butler's copy, with notes, pressed flowers, and numerous additions to the Index, mostly in Alfred's handwriting.

[1908]. Re-issue (Fifield).

1920. Second edition, corrected.

NARCISSUS: A CANTATA BY S. BUTLER AND H. F. JONES

1888. A copy inscribed by both authors and composers.

EX VOTO

1888. "2nd copy issued, S.B." With 4 pp. "Additions and Corrections" loose.

1894. In Italian, translated by Angelo Rizzetti. Inscribed, in Butler's writing, "H. F. Jones. Omaggio dell' Autore."

[1909]. Re-issue (Fifield).

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UNIVERSAL REVIEW ARTICLES

1888-90. Butler's set of them, complete with illustrations and bound together. Table of Contents in Alfred Cathie's writing and a few accompanying photographs loose.

ESSAYS ON LIFE, ART, AND SCIENCE

1904. Edited by R. A. Streatfeild. Presentation copy with letter from R. A. Streatfeild. This contains most of the "Universal Review" articles reprinted, and two Lectures.

1904. A copy of the Colonial issue.

1908. Re-issue (Fifield).

THE HUMOUR OF HOMER AND OTHER ESSAYS

1913. A new edition of the _Essays_, with additions and Biographical Sketch of Butler by H. F. Jones.

[1913]. Sketch of the Life of Samuel Butler, being a volume of MS. and typewritten documents showing how the Biographical Sketch mentioned in the preceding item grew out of the obituary notice which originally appeared in _The Eagle_, December 1902.

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ITALIAN PAMPHLETS (bound together)

1892. Three numbers of "Il Lambruschini," containing papers on Butler's Odyssey theories.

1893. L'Origine Siciliana dell' Odissea. (Estratto dalla Rassegna della Letteratura Siciliana.)

1894. Ancora sull' Origine Siciliana dell' Odissea. (Estratto dalla Rassegna della Letteratura Siciliana.)

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ENGLISH PAMPHLETS, ETC. (bound together)

1892. The Humour of Homer.

1893. On the Trapanese Origin of the Odyssey.

No date. Sample passages from a new translation of the Odyssey.

1894. A translation into Homeric verse of a passage from _Martin Chuzzlewit_: attempted in consequence of a challenge. From _The Eagle_.

No date. Prospectus of _The Life and Letters of Dr. Samuel Butler_.

1887 (27 June). Words of the Choruses from "Narcissus," for performance at Mrs. Thomas Layton's.

1890 (15 Dec.). Programme of Shrewsbury School Concert, at which some of Butler's music was performed.

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1892. The Humour of Homer. Butler's own copy.

1892-4. Butler's own copies of his Odyssey pamphlets (see above), with MS. notes. 2 sets.

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THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF DR. SAMUEL BUTLER 2 Vols.

1896. Butler's own copy.

1896. A copy, inscribed, in Butler's writing, "H. F. Jones from S. B. Oct. 2, 1896."

THE AUTHORESS OF THE ODYSSEY

1897. Inscribed, in Butler's writing, "H. F. Jones, with the author's best thanks (first copy issued). Nov. 1, 1897."

[1908]. Re-issue (Fifield).

THE ILIAD RENDERED INTO ENGLISH PROSE

1898. The Manuscript. This was given to St. John's some years ago by Butler's literary executor, Mr. R. A. Streatfeild.

1898. Proofs.

1898. First edition. Inscribed, in Butler's writing, "H. F. Jones, with the author's best love. Oct. 15, 1898."

1914. New impression (Fifield).

SHAKESPEARE'S SONNETS RECONSIDERED

1899. Inscribed, "H. F. Jones, Esq. (the first copy issued). Oct. 28, 1899. S. B."

THE ODYSSEY RENDERED INTO ENGLISH PROSE

[1900]. Manuscript of Books I-XII. only, on letter paper. The complete MS. is at Aci Reale.

1900. Proofs.

1900. Inscribed, "H. Festing Jones. Oct. 18, 1900 (first copy issued). S. B."

QUO VADIS?

1901-1902. Copies of four issues of the periodical bound together. With contributions by and about Butler. Together with a MS. Italian translation by Capitano Giuseppe Messina Manzo entitled, "La nuova Quistione Omerica," and other matter relating to the Odyssey question.

EREWHON REVISITED

1901. Proofs, with corrections by Butler. 2 copies.

1901. First edition. Inscribed, in Butler's writing, "H. Festing Jones. With the author's best thanks for much invaluable assistance. Oct. 11, 1901. Second copy issued."

1902. A copy of the edition intended for the Colonies, not sold in England.

1908. Reprint (Fifield).

1920. The American edition. With Introduction by Moreby Acklom.

THE WAY OF ALL FLESH

1903. First edition, given by R. A. Streatfeild to H. F. Jones.

1903. Streatfeild's copy, with his alterations to make the second edition (1908). Purchased.

1903. A copy of the Colonial edition.

1908. Second edition (Fifield).

1916. A copy of the American edition. Introduction by Wm. Lyon Phelps. With letter from R. A. Streatfeild to H. F. Jones.

SEVEN SONNETS AND A PSALM OF MONTREAL, AND OTHER PIECES (bound together)

1903. Streatfeild's Raccolta of Necrologies of Butler.

1904. Diary of a Journey through North Italy to Sicily, by H. F. Jones.

1904. Autograph letter from Cavaliere Biagio Ingroja of Calatafimi to H. F. Jones.

1904. Seven Sonnets and A Psalm of Montreal.

1904. Translations into Italian of Butler's "Seven Sonnets" (except Nos. I. and V.), by Ingroja. In manuscript. His translation of Sonnet I. is printed with the "Seven Sonnets." He could not manage Sonnet V. I think the repetitions of "pull" puzzled him.

1904. Translation of Sonnet I. into Italian by De Nobili. In manuscript.

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1904. Seven Sonnets. Proof, and corrected copy, formerly the property of R. A. Streatfeild.

ULYSSES: AN ORATORIO BY SAMUEL BUTLER AND HENRY FESTING JONES

1904. The work as published. H. F. Jones's original copy, with notes.

GOD THE KNOWN AND GOD THE UNKNOWN

1909. The work as published. Ed. by R. A. Streatfeild. These articles first appeared in _The Examiner_ in 1879.

THE NOTEBOOKS OF SAMUEL BUTLER

1907-1910. All the numbers of the "New Quarterly," a review which appeared during these years and which contained Extracts from Butler's MS. Notebooks, bound into 3 vols.

1907-1910. The Extracts from Butler's Notes as they appeared in the "New Quarterly" bound together.

1910-1912. The first MS. of the published _Notebooks_, 2 vols.

1910-1912. The second MS. from which the first edition of the published _Notebooks_ was printed, 2 vols.

1912. Proofs.

1912. Revises.

1912. First impression, with MS. Notes by H. F. Jones.

1913. Second impression.

1915. Third and popular impression.

1917. American edition, with Introduction by Francis Hackett.

CHARLES DARWIN AND SAMUEL BUTLER

1911. Charles Darwin and Samuel Butler. A Step towards Reconciliation. By H. F. Jones.

SAMUEL BUTLER: A MEMOIR BY HENRY FESTING JONES

1902-1914. First Manuscript. Second Manuscript. Third Manuscript.

1915-16. Proofs.

1916. Revises.

1917. Advance copy, without illustrations.

1918-1919. Manuscript, proofs, and revises of additional matter for First Impression.

1920. Manuscript, proofs, and revises of additional matter for Second Impression.

1920. Second Impression.