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''Donohue, Henneberry & Co.'' was an American book publishing company based in Chicago, founded by two bookbinders, Michael A. Donohue (of Cox & Donohue) and William P. Henneberry around 1880. In 1890 the firm launched a series of inexpensive editions of popular novelists, concentrated on libraries (i.e., sets and series). | ''Donohue, Henneberry & Co.'' was an American book publishing company based in Chicago, founded by two bookbinders, Michael A. Donohue (of Cox & Donohue) and William P. Henneberry around 1880. In 1890 the firm launched a series of inexpensive editions of popular novelists, concentrated on libraries (i.e., sets and series). | ||
The ''Chicago Lakeside Directory'' had the following addresses for Donohue, Henneberry & Co. | The ''Chicago Lakeside Directory'' had the following addresses for Donohue, Henneberry & Co. <ref>Thanks to [http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu/lucile/publishers/donohenn/DONOHENN.HTM The Lucile Project]</ref> : 1881, 182 Monroe ; 1890-1891, 407-425 Dearborn ; 1892, 415 and 407-425 Dearborn ; 1894, 407-429 Dearborn (3rd floor) ; 1896-1898, 415 Dearborn (3rd floor) ; 1899, 407-429 Dearborn. In 1900, the imprint [[Donohue Brothers]] (407-429 Dearborn) was also used. Perhaps, a short-lived successor to ''Donohue, Henneberry & Co.'' from which ''M. A. Donohue'' emerged. Donohue bought out Henneberry around 1900-1901 and began using [[M. A. Donohue & Co.]] imprint. However, the imprints can't be a datation clue. | ||
In 1900, the imprint [[Donohue Brothers]] (407-429 Dearborn) was also used. Perhaps, a short-lived successor to ''Donohue, Henneberry & Co.'' from which ''M. A. Donohue'' emerged. Donohue bought out Henneberry around 1900-1901 and began using [[M. A. Donohue & Co.]] imprint. | |||
Between 1890 and 1900, the company published 6 novels and at least 3 short stories written by [[Arthur Conan Doyle]]. | Between 1890 and 1900, the company published 6 novels and at least 3 short stories written by [[Arthur Conan Doyle]]. | ||
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== Covers == | == Covers == | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px" caption="Gem series"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200px" caption="Gem series (1894-1898)"> | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-edition-the-sign-of-the-four.jpg|[[SIGN|The Sign of the Four]] | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-edition-the-sign-of-the-four.jpg|[[SIGN|The Sign of the Four]] | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-edition-a-scandal-in-bohemia.jpg|[[A Scandal in Bohemia]] | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-edition-a-scandal-in-bohemia.jpg|[[A Scandal in Bohemia]] | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-edition-a-scandal-in-bohemia-titlepage.jpg|[[A Scandal in Bohemia]] ''title page'' | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-edition-a-scandal-in-bohemia-titlepage.jpg|[[A Scandal in Bohemia]] ''title page'' | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890s-gem-edition-a-case-of-identity.jpg|[[A Case of Identity]] | File:donohue-henneberry-1890s-gem-edition-a-case-of-identity.jpg|[[A Case of Identity]] | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-beyond-the-city.jpg|[[Beyond the City]] | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-beyond-the-city.jpg|[[Beyond the City]] | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-beyond-the-city-titlepage.jpg|[[Beyond the City]] ''title page'' | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-beyond-the-city-titlepage.jpg|[[Beyond the City]] ''title page'' | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-edition-a-case-of-identity.jpg|[[A Case of Identity]] | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-edition-a-case-of-identity.jpg|[[A Case of Identity]] | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-edition-a-case-of-identity-titlepage.jpg|[[A Case of Identity]] ''title page'' | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-gem-edition-a-case-of-identity-titlepage.jpg|[[A Case of Identity]] ''title page'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px" caption="Advance Edition"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200px" caption="Advance Edition (1895-1900)"> | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-1891-advance-edition-the-sign-of-the-four.jpg|[[SIGN|The Sign of the Four]] | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-1891-advance-edition-the-sign-of-the-four.jpg|[[SIGN|The Sign of the Four]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px" caption="Aetna Edition"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200px" caption="Aetna Edition (late 1890s)"> | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-1891-atena-beyond-the-city.jpg|[[Beyond the City]] | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-1891-atena-beyond-the-city.jpg|[[Beyond the City]] | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-1891-atena-beyond-the-city-titlepage.jpg|[[Beyond the City]] ''title page'' | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-1891-atena-beyond-the-city-titlepage.jpg|[[Beyond the City]] ''title page'' | ||
File:donohue-henneberry-1890-1891-atena-beyond-the-city-spine.jpg|[[Beyond the City]] ''spine and back'' | File:donohue-henneberry-1890-1891-atena-beyond-the-city-spine.jpg|[[Beyond the City]] ''spine and back'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 16:43, 12 April 2024
Donohue, Henneberry & Co. was an American book publishing company based in Chicago, founded by two bookbinders, Michael A. Donohue (of Cox & Donohue) and William P. Henneberry around 1880. In 1890 the firm launched a series of inexpensive editions of popular novelists, concentrated on libraries (i.e., sets and series).
The Chicago Lakeside Directory had the following addresses for Donohue, Henneberry & Co. [1] : 1881, 182 Monroe ; 1890-1891, 407-425 Dearborn ; 1892, 415 and 407-425 Dearborn ; 1894, 407-429 Dearborn (3rd floor) ; 1896-1898, 415 Dearborn (3rd floor) ; 1899, 407-429 Dearborn. In 1900, the imprint Donohue Brothers (407-429 Dearborn) was also used. Perhaps, a short-lived successor to Donohue, Henneberry & Co. from which M. A. Donohue emerged. Donohue bought out Henneberry around 1900-1901 and began using M. A. Donohue & Co. imprint. However, the imprints can't be a datation clue.
Between 1890 and 1900, the company published 6 novels and at least 3 short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Conan Doyle published by Donohue, Henneberry & Co.
1890~1900
The following stories were published under various series including :
| Story | Gem edition |
Advance edition |
Ideal Library |
Modern Authors' Library |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond the City | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Micah Clarke | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| The Mystery of Cloomber | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| The Sign of the Four | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No. 7 |
| My Friend the Murderer | ✓ | ✓ | No. 8 | |
| A Study in Scarlet | ✓ | ✓ | No. 209 | No. 16 |
| The White Company | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| A Case of Identity | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| A Scandal in Bohemia | ✓ | ✓ |
Covers
- Gem series (1894-1898)
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A Scandal in Bohemia title page
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Beyond the City title page
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A Case of Identity title page
- Advance Edition (1895-1900)
- Aetna Edition (late 1890s)
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Beyond the City title page
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Beyond the City spine and back
- Handy Volume Classics
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A Study in Scarlet (1890-1891)
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The Sign of the Four (1890-1891)
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The Sign of the Four (1890-1891)
- Unknown series
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A Study in Scarlet (1890-1891)
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A Study in Scarlet title page (1890-1891)
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Beyond the City (1890-1891)
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Beyond the City title page (1890-1891)
- ↑ Thanks to The Lucile Project
