Jules Verne: Book: Mathias Sandorf

Mathias Sandorf - 1885

113 Illustrations by Leon Benett

[Voyages Extraordinaires #27 - 3 Volumes - Les Mers et les Oceans]

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Alternate English Titles:

Mathias Sandorf
Dr. Antekirtt
Sandorf's Revenge
The Conspirators of Triest (Part 1)
The Captives of Antekirtta (Part 2)
Count Mathias Sandorf - Patriot (Part 1)
Dr. Antekirtt (Part 2)
Scientific Colony of Antekirtta (Part 3)
The Cipher Missive (Chapter 5 -

see 1944 below!

)

Plot Synopsis:
(courtesy of D. Kytasaari - http://epguides.com/djk/JulesVerne/works.shtml)

The mysterious Dr. Antekirtt and his companions work to restore the honor of Count Mathias Sandorf and his two associates, whom were imprisoned for organizing a revolt against the Austrian rule of Hungary.

Book Collecting Information:

Hetzel Editions:

**This listing contains ALL Jules Verne Encyclopedia bibliographic entries for this book.**

Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In July of 1885, George W. Hanna copyrighted Mathias Sandorf, with no copies deposited." (at Library of Congress)

*** September 2023 - You read it here first.
There are 2 variants of the 1st Edition of Mathias Sandorf, based on "Sampson Low & Co" at the base of the Spine! ***

First English Editon:
Variant "A" (Base of Spine)
Noted with Catalogue dated October 1885

Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In October 1886, Sampson Low published the first British edition of Mathias Sandorf, in a rather thick post 8vo. volume, priced at 10s6d. Pictured on the front cover is Mathias Sandorf clinging to chains off the stern of a steamship. The spine shows Stephen Bathory and Mathias Sandorf standing on a narrow stonework as they escape down a rope. This edition, as early as it is, appeared in a dustjacket with the same design as the front cover and spine. It might be reasonably assumed that other titles from this period forward also had dust jackets.
Sampson Low used the Hanna translation, published by Munro in America. Although this edition of Mathias Sandorf is segmented in two parts, the first part has two sections. There are fifteen chapters in the first hald of part one, eleven chapters in the second half fof part one, and twenty-seven chapters in part two. The same number of chapters appear n the Munro edition, which is arranged in three distinct parts."

Variant A (Spine)
Mathias Sandorf
1886
Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington,
Crown Buildings, 188, Fleet Street
London

Ed: TWO variants have been identified by the variation of the Sampson Low name on the bottom of the Spine (and the DJ is different also!).

Beveled boards, Al Edges Gilt

Complete in 2 parts
- Part 1 - 192 pages
- 54 illustraions
- Part II - 199 pages
55 illustrations + map
+ catalogue of books (Dated October 1885)

2nd row light blue image courtesy of Sumner and Stillman
& Gary Munson Collection

First English Editon:
Variant "B" (Base of Spine)
Noted with Catalogue dated October 1886

Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In October 1886, Sampson Low published the first British edition of Mathias Sandorf, ... " (SAME as Above)

Variant B (Spine)
Mathias Sandorf
1886
Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington,
Crown Buildings, 188, Fleet Street
London

Ed: TWO variants have been identified by the variation of the Sampson Low name on the bottom of the Spine (and the DJ is different also!).
(Not sure why, but the spine is ALSO blue, not green, like it seems to show!)

Beveled boards, All Edges Gilt

Complete in 2 parts
- Part 1 - 192 pages
- 54 illustraions
- Part II - 199 pages
55 illustrations + map
+ catalogue of books (Dated October 1886)

Ed: This volume, WITH DustJacket, has been noted with a pencil inscription on the front endflap, attributed to Nat Bengis of the American Jules Verne Society. It indicates that this Spine variant (B) is the one that came with the Dustjacket! "This wrapper belongs to gi edition"
I have NO other proof re DJ and Spine, and it is very possible Spine Variant A could also have come with the DJ!
NOTE: Lettering on DJ Spine does NOT match either Spine Variant!

NOTE: BOTH A and B variant are Gilt Edged!

Note on Endpaper:
Ed: I have gone opposite what the note says re "A & B", and THIS should be considered Variant B, because of the later Catalogue Date of 1886

Nat Bengis Collection (American Julees Verne Society)
& Gary Munson Collection

First US Edition:

Ed: No HARD-COVER American Edition has EVER been published?!

First US Pulp Edition:

part 1 - 1885?

Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In September of 1885, George Munro copyrighted the Seaside Library pocket edition of Mathias Sandorf , and two deposit copies were received by the Library of Congress on October 20, 1885. On September 25, 1885, George Munro copyrighted part one of Mathias Sandorf, and two deposit copies were received by the Library of Congress on November 7, 1885. On September 25, 1885, George Munro copyrighted part two of Mathias Sandorf, and two deposit copies were received by the Library of Congress on October 20, 1885."

"On October 19, 1885, George Munro copyrighted the Seaside Library pocket edition of part two of Mathias Sandorf, and two deposit copies were received by the Library of Congress on November 7, 1885. On November 20, 1885, George Munro copyrighted the Seaside Library pocket edition of part three of Mathias Sandorf, and two deposit copies were received by the Library of Congress on December 2, 1885.

Munro's Seaside Library editions cited the copyright of G. W. Hanna in addition to Munro's own copyright, indicating that Hanna's translation was used for publication."

This translation opens:
"Trieste, the capital of Illyria, consists of two towns of widely dissimilar aspect. One of them -- Theresienstadt -- is modern and well-to-do, and squarely built along the shore of the bay from which the land it occupies has been reclaimed; the other is old, and poor, and irregular, straggling from the Corso up the slopes of the Karst, whose summit is crowned by the picturesque citadel."

Mathias Sandorf
September 15,1885
George Munro
Seaside Library Pocket Edition
New York

*** George Munro also issued the book in 3 parts:

Mathias Sandorf (Part 1)
September 25, 1885
George Munro
New York

Seaside Library Pocket Edition - Aligator Suitcase

Mathias Sandorf (Part 2)
September 25,1885
George Munro
New York

Mathias Sandorf (Part 3)
November 20,1885
George Munro
New York

1887 - First appearance in French of the Play

Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In 1887, Verne adapted Mathias Sandorf into a five-act play in collaboration with William Busnach and George Maures. The original French Text of the play was published by the Societe Jules Verne in 1992."

1887 - U.S. Translation of the Play

Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"On December 6, 1887, Bolossy Kiralfy of New York copyrighted the dramatization Mathias Sandorf. ... Although presented in New York the next year, the translation was not published."

Other Editions:
1885, September 26	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "On September 26, 1885, George W. Hanna copyrighted Dr. Antekirtt, with no copies deposited. On September 26, 1885, George W. Hanna copyrighted Sandorf's Revenge, with no copies deposited."
1888	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "In November 1888, Sampson Low, published a New and Cheaper Edition of Mathias Sandorf, in a rather thick post 8vo. volume, priced at 5s. *Mathias Sandorf* November 1888 Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington Limited St. Dunstan's House, Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, E.C. London New and Cheaper Edition Illustrated NOT Beveled boards Images courtesy of Andrew Cox Rare Books Below is the image, used for the cover!
1889	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "In November 1889, Sampson Low published a New Edition of The Conspirators of Triest and The Captives of Antekirtta, parts one and two of Mathias Sandorf, with each volume priced at 1s. In November 1890, Sampson Low published The Conspirators of Trieste in 12mo., priced at 2s6d." Mathias Sandorf, Part 1 The Conspirators of Trieste 1889 Sampson Low London "Pears Soap" edition Mathias Sandorf, Part 2 Captives of Antekirtta 1889 Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington London "Pears Soap" edition Pt 2 Image courtesy of Andrew Cox Rare Books
1889	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "In November 1889, Sampson Low published a New Edition of The Conspirators of Triest and The Captives of Antekirtta, parts one and two of Mathias Sandorf, with each volume priced at 1s. In November 1890, Sampson Low published The Conspirators of Trieste in 12mo., priced at 2s6d." Mathias Sandorf, Part 1 The Conspirators of Trieste 1889 Sampson Low London "Pears Soap" edition Mathias Sandorf, Part 2 Captives of Antekirtta 1889 Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington London "Pears Soap" edition 204 pages Pt 2 image and listing courtesy of James Keeline
1889	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "In November 1889, Sampson Low published a New Edition of The Conspirators of Triest and The Captives of Antekirtta, parts one and two of Mathias Sandorf, with each volume priced at 1s. In November 1890, Sampson Low published The Conspirators of Trieste in 12mo., priced at 2s6d." Blue and Red: Mathias Sandorf - COMPLETE in 1 Volume 1889 Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington London Gilt Banner, Not Pears 2 title pages in book Gilt Banner - Pears-Like Edition NOTE: 2 Volumes in 1 (Not printed in 2 parts like the other versions) SO it is thick, like Twenty Thousand Leagues! in this set! Red Cloth Collection Andrew Nash
1889 Pt 1 ...................................... Pt 2 Pt 1 ...................................... Pt 2	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "In November 1889, Sampson Low published a New Edition of The Conspirators of Triest and The Captives of Antekirtta, parts one and two of Mathias Sandorf, with each volume priced at 1s. In November 1890, Sampson Low published The Conspirators of Trieste in 12mo., priced at 2s6d." Mathias Sandorf, Part 1 The Conspirators of Trieste 1889 Sampson Low London Grey Banner - Pears-Like Edition Brown Image courtesy of James Keeline Mathias Sandorf, Part 2 Captives of Antekirtta 1889 Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington London Grey Banner - Pears-Like Edition Blue Image courtesy of Dana Eales
1908 This book for sale as a BUY NOW on EBay	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "Munro contiued to publish this work beyond the turn of the century." Mathias Sandorf - Complete in 1 Volume nd -1908 determined by the ads. Geo. Munro's Sons, Publishers 17 to 27 Vandewater St New York No. 578 - 25 cents Top of cover says Issued May 8, 1885, but we know this is NOT possible This book is available as a BUY NOW on EBay The seller "Phantom Bookshop of Ventura" has done a fantastic amount of research on this, and Mathias Sandorf in general. You should go read his description, and analysis of this volume.
nd-inscribed 1913 In 2 Parts	***This book not listed in the Jules Verne Encyclopedia Mathias Sandorf, Part 1 The Conspirators of Trieste nd - inscribed 1913 The Grant Educational Co., Limited, Glascow Book Saloons, 91 and 93 Union Street. Glascow Illustrated gilt edges imitation leather cover Mathias Sandorf, Part 2 Captives of Antekritta nd - inscribed 1913 The Grant Educational Co., Limited, Glascow Book Saloons, 91 and 93 Union Street. Glascow Illustrated gilt edges imitation leather cover (Maroon) see "sets" page for Grant Educational editions See also: The Green Ray* Archipelago on Fire North Against South Will of an Eccentric for other Grant Educational editions
circa 1912	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "Around 1912, Stein published their 25-cent edition of this work in three volumes under the title Count Mathias Sandorf - Patriot, Dr. Antekirtt, and Scientific Colony of Antekirtta."
nd - inscribed Xmas 1919	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "Sampson Low continued to publish this work well beyond the turn of the century in a variety of new and cheaper editions." Mathias Sandorf nd Sampson Low Marston & Co., Ltd London and Edinburgh Author's Copyright Edition B+W Frontis Printed by (bottom of last page): Gilbert and Rivington, Limited, St. John's House, Clerkenwell Road, London, E.C. Big Ship Series Collection Andrew Nash
1944	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "In September 1944, John H. Hulla gave the New York City Public Library his original typescript translation of Verne's two "stints" under the title The Cipher Missive; followed by; Fweeee--Splash!. The first half of this title is actually chapter five of the first part of Mathias Sandorf."
1969 / 2010	Jules Verne Encyclopedia: "In 1969, George J. Rios copyrighted a new translation and adaptation, 286 pages, which does not appear to have been published." Masters of the Sea: The Adventures of Jules Verne's Mathias Sandorf 2010, June 1 iUniverse xx Paperback and Hardcover Translated and Intro by George J Rios These are the Amazon details: Product details Publisher : iUniverse (June 1, 2010) Language : English Paperback : 252 pages ISBN-10 : 1450211984 ISBN-13 : 978-1450211987 Item Weight : 12 ounces Dimensions : 6 x 0.57 x 9 inches Biography from the Publisher: About the Author GEORGE J. RIOS, MPA, PhD (Honoris Causa) has distinguished himself with nine public service appointments, including three White House assignments spanning five presidential administrations, and is a former New York City Commissioner. He renders a unique service to science-fiction aficionados with his scholarly researched and adaptation of Jules Verne’s preeminent novel. From his Yonkers, N.Y. home he pursues his life-long interests in political, cultural, and civic affairs, faithfully follows his Muse in his operatic-singing avocation, to much public acclaim. Double whammy Honorable Mention 2011 Winner: New York Book Festival-'Science Fiction', and The International Latino Book Awards-'Best Young Adult Fiction' categories. Ed: Massively edited and abridged, even adding content and characters???!!!