Second set of proofs (as photocopied sheets) for first edition (Picador, 1996). Format: A4 sheets, two printed pages per sheet. With very occasional marginal comments in pencil.
Tomorrow: Further Draft Material Designated 'Prev'
Scope & Content:
Draft chapters and passages, with many revisions in pencil. Material grouped by Swift into eight sub-folders given various designations such as 'Prev B' and 'Prev C'
Various notes and lists of changes to text, including a list of changes for Dutch translation. Also included, a letter (13 September, 2006) from Swift to Picador concerning copy-editing.
Autograph manuscript, with corrections and additions (including on the verso). Sheets numbered 1-246, with additional inserted sheets also numbered (e.g. '20A'). There are two sheets numbered '94'. With original file front bearing title in Swift's hand.
Last Orders: Typescript Draft Designated 'A3', with Notes
Scope & Content:
1. Complete typescript draft designated 'A3', with corrections throughout in pencil. Sheets numbered continuously, 1-257. With an additional sheet 171 ('Ray's Rules'), and an additional sheet of autograph text accompanying sheet 241. 2. Various notes (typescript) referring to typescript A3, inc...
Waterland: Draft Passages (Autograph Manuscript) from Chapters 1-18
Scope & Content:
Autograph draft material, divided into chapters with the following designations: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14A, 17A, 17B, 18. For original file continuation, see Add MS 88919/4/5 and Add MS 88919/4/6.
Waterland: Draft Passages (Autograph Manuscript) from Chapters 20-34
Scope & Content:
Autograph draft material, divided into chapters with the following designations: 20, 22, 23, 24, '25 and 26', 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, '32 and 33', 34. For original file continuation, see Add MS 88919/4/6 and prior file Add MS 88919/4/4.
Waterland: Draft Passages (Autograph Manuscript) from Chapters 35-48
Scope & Content:
Autograph draft material, divided into chapters with the following designations: 35, '36 and 37', 38, '39-41', 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48. For prior original continuation, see Add MS 88919/4/5 and Add MS 88919/4/4.