treasure island robert louis stevenson first edition

Yeats wrote to tell that the book was the only one in which his seafaring grandfather had ever taken any pleasure and that he reread it on his deathbed with infinite satisfaction. 'Treasure Island established itself as a classic, drawing plaudits from the widest range of literary sensibilities. Housed in a chemise and quarter blue morocco slipcase. A few instances of finger smudging and page 137 rough opened at top margin, not affecting text.

Spine slightly darkened and boards with some light spots. Headcap, tailcap and corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Contemporary ink inscription to bookplate owner Rev. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown. Original rare royal blue diagonal fine-ribbed cloth with covers ruled in blind and spine ruled and lettered in gilt. Only 2000 copies of this first book edition published and bound in a variety of cloth colors, no priority. Frontispiece map of Treasure Island, printed in four colors and has the original tissue guard. Treasure Island is listed as having 304 pages on p. 178 'worst' is mispelled as 'worse' in the third line of p 197. 127 the period is lacking following 'opportunity' in line 20 of p. 83 the '7' is larger and bolder in pagination on p. 63 the '8' is not present in the pagination on p. 40 is broken so we can't tell which state it is the 'a' is not present in line 6 of p.

2 and 7 The first letter for 'rain' or 'vain' in the last line of p. We will ship to the address as it appears on your invoice, unless you inform us otherwise immediately upon your receipt of the invoice.First edition, first issue with 'dead man's chest' not capitalized on pp. International buyers will be responsible for any customs fees incurred.Īfter payment has been made in full, we will pack and ship your purchase within 7-14 business days. Packages shipped internationally will have full value declared on shipping form. All shipments are fully insured and require signature confirmation. We offer a full in-house shipping service! We ship via USPS Media Mail, First Class, or Priority Mail in certain cases, we may ship via UPS or FedEx. We also reserve the right to adjust the initial shipping fees provided if deemed appropriate. Regency Antique Books reserves the right to determine all shipping and handling costs. Upon winning your item(s), you will receive an invoice with our in-house shipping and handling fees included.Īll shipping fees are calculated upon completion of the sale and are based on the following:Īll packages will be subject to a small packing / materials handling fee. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple lots, where possible. It is very important to us that our customers are happy with their experience and we also understand that shipping expenses can quickly make a great deal into an expensive one, so we do everything possible to keep shipping costs down for our customers. Every item will be packed with the greatest of care.

Treasure island robert louis stevenson first edition