Description: From Robert Louis Stevenson, up for auction is a first impression of the 1912 illustrated British Edition, the stated “One Shilling Edition June 1912” of Treasure Island (London, Cassell and Company, 1912). With the complete printing history of the book on CR page (a nice resource), in black cloth with gilt to top page ends and gilt lettering to spine, the book is in good condition. Binding is well intact and reasonably firm. Exterior shows light chips and wear to crown. Rear board edges have a few small dents and fading in spots. Rear board has a few small whitish scuffs. Corners have very minor wear. Gilt to top page ends is bright but a bit rubbed. Remaining page ends are a touch age toned. With frontispiece and B/W illustrations throughout by Wal Paget as well as red-lettered map prefacing first chapter, interior contents are complete and in very good condition with no errant marks but a small old penned name with XMAS 1913 underlined beneath to front pastedown. The opening bid is $18.50 with an affordable buy it now. Buyer pays $5.50 padded and boxed media rate shipping in the USA. I do not ship directly overseas but will use Ebay's service Books are returnable in same condition for a full refund.
Price: 18.5 USD
Location: McLean, Virginia
End Time: 2024-11-20T21:39:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Illustrator: Wal Paget
Special Attributes: 1st Thus Edition
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Cassell and Company
Topic: Classics
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1912
Original/Facsimile: Original
