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STEVENSON, Robert Louis. Treasure Island, London: Cassell & Company, 1883. 8, half title, lithographed frontispiece in 3 colours, 8-pages of publisher's advertisements at end dated 5R-1083 (occasional very light spotting), original green cloth, covers ruled in blind, spine lettered and ruled in gilt (extremities very lightly rubbed, very faint ink stain on spine), black endpapers, later morocco-backed book-box. FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM. Gumuchian 5443; McKay 240; Osborne II, 1030; Prideaux 11; Slater p.42.
A FINE COPY of 'the finest tale of maritime adventure that has been told since Defoe produced his great romance.' (Prideaux)
A FINE COPY of 'the finest tale of maritime adventure that has been told since Defoe produced his great romance.' (Prideaux)
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Treasure Island
Please note that the lower outer corners of two leaves have been cut away, not affecting text
Treasure Island
Please note that the lower outer corners of two leaves have been cut away, not affecting text