Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

H. M. Caldwell Co. published this title in non series formats between 1896 and 1913. This title also was part of several Caldwell series as well as the "Black Beauty Series" (1901-1902). All the Caldwell copies are reprints.

The non-series editions between 1903 and 1913 have not been clearly identified.
The title pages are all identical and the catalogues do not show different covers.
These undated non-series “Black Beauties” are pictured below.

Illustrated by H. Toaspern, Jr.

1896-1898 -Two formats
1. Small quarto. Boards. Various colors. Cover in inks and silver. (Shown below) 7” x 9"
2. Bancroft Linen (Not seen)

1899-1900. Two formats
1. Small quarto boards. Shown here.
2. Bancroft linen. Not seen.

(Boards 7" x 9”)

In 1901-1902 the "Black Beauty Series" was published.
See: H. M. Caldwell Company - Black Beauty Series

1903-1913 -Two formats
1. Popular Edition. Cloth back with lithographed picture on the cover. 8" x 10"
2. Holiday Edition. Full cloth. 8" x 10"

Popular Edition

(These books could not be dated)

Last Revision: December 19, 2024