Ticknor and Fields, Boston
In 1854 Ticknor and Fields succeeded the Ticknor, Reed and Fields
publishing firm. Ticknor and Fields was succeeded by Fields, Osgood and
Co. in 1869. Ticknor and Fields reprinted the three Ticknor, Reed and
Fields' Mayne Reid first editions in the same format as the last
Ticknor, Reed and Fields format.
1. Desert Home
2. Boy Hunters
3. Young Voyageurs
The reprint edition of the above three titles had this format in 1854
and 1855.
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Beginning in 1855 the Ticknor and Fields’ Mayne Reid titles had a new
format. This format was used to reprint the three titles which had been
published first by Ticknor, Reed and Fields (see above) and to publish
the first editions from Forest Exiles to Cliff Climbers (except for Odd
People which was published first by Harper and Brother). These titles
were also published in this format by Fields, Osgood and Co.
18 mo. (6.75" x 5").
Except for the date on the copyright page and perhaps the name of the
printer/ stereotyper , there is no difference in the format** of any
one title between the first printing and the last one. Multiple colors
have been seen. The spine picture etc. is unchanged for any one title
but each title has a unique book specific picture.
** I have not seen an 1855 Forest Exiles’ book. It may have the earlier
format of the 1854 Ticknor and Fields’ reprints.
4. Forest Exiles ( Copyright 1854, title page 1855) 3000 copies. First
edition -Boston Foundry Stereotypers
5. Bush Boys (Copyright and title page 1856) 2000 copies. First edition
- Stereo’d by Hobart & Robbins (2nd/3rd edition by D. & Moore)
6. Young Yagers (Copyright 1856, Title page 1857) 3040 copies. First
edition - Stereo’d by Houghton & Co. (Later 1857-Edwards Printing)
7. Plant Hunters (Copyright 1857, title page 1858) 2466 copies. First
edition Stereotyped by Houghton & Co. (Later 1857 Edwards Printing)
8. Ran Away to Sea (Copyright and title page 1858). Printed by Metcalfe
& Co.
9. Boy Tar (1860 Title page // Author's Edition -no copyright date)
10. Odd People- (1860 Copyright and title page) (There were two
editions. The "cheap edition" has not been seen.) First edition
published by Harper and Brothers.
11. Bruin (Copyright 1860, title page 1861)
12. Cliff Climbers or The Lone Home in the Himalayas (a Sequel to Plant
Hunters) 1864
Desert Home (Reprint 1860)
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The Boy Hunters (Reprint 1858 and 1859)
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The Young Voyageurs (Reprint 1856)
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Forest Exiles (1859 Reprint)
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Bush Boys (Reprint 1863)
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Young Yagers
1857 first edition. Author’s edition on the copyright page but printed
by Houghton and Co.
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Plant Hunters (First edition 1858)
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Ran Away to the sea (Reprint 1860)
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Boy Tar (Reprint 1866)
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Odd People - First edition 1861
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Bruin- 1861 First Edition
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This ad had been seen in books between 1861-1863.
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Cliff Climbers - 1864 First Edition
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In 1864 Ticknor and Fields formally recognized the first 12 titles
(noted above) as the "First Series".
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The next four titles formed a "second series" of Reid's works.
The final four first edition titles published by Ticknor and Fields had
new formats. The books were 12 mo. (7.25" x 5"). Each cost $1.50.
Ocean Waifs (1865 Copyright and title page)
Boy Slaves; or, Life in the Desert (Copyright 1864 and title page 1865)
Giraffe Hunters (1866 Copyright and 1867 title page)
Afloat in the Forest (Copyright 1866 and 1867 title page)
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The Boy’s Book of Animals was listed in advertisements as being
published in 1863. I have not seen this book.