Treasure island signature collection robert louis stevenson on. Robert louis stevenson november 1850 3 december 1894 was a scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for treasure island, kidnapped, strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde, and a childs garden of verses born and educated in edinburgh, stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely in defiance of his. Waidlaw thompson, vailima plantation, 12 july 1892. The most comprehensive web resource dedicated to robert louis stevenson, designed for all. Each title chosen for its literary quality and for the untold pleasure it will give readers of all ages. Treasure island 1883 by robert louis stevenson is an adventure novel, narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, signed abebooks.
Collecting treasure island by stevenson, robert louis. The double life of robert louis stevenson the atlantic. First published by stevenson in 1886, three years after his success treasure island, the strange case of dr. I think the scots dialect is likely a larger hurdle, since it is. Born on november, 1850, in edinburgh, scotland, robert louis stevenson traveled often, and his global wanderings lent themselves well to his brand of fiction. Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. Autograph manuscript signed robert louis stevenson, a sentiment on autographs, 5 lines, on 1 34 x 4 12 inch slip of paper, n. Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps. Sir sidney colvin 18 june 1845 11 may 1927 was an english curator and literary and art critic, part of the illustrious angloindian colvin family. Written in 1886, and purporting to be about events in 1751 in scotland, stevenson obviously selected language that is both scotsenglish and, to 21stcentury eyes, extremely archaic language. Marking and general wear discolouration to covers, sporadic mild foxing internally. In 2011, saint damion advocates wad founded in hawaii in honor of robert louis stevenson s open letter defending father damien from rev.
Autograph letter signed robert louis stevenson, to r. Robert louis stevenson was a 19th century scottish writer notable for such novels as treasure island, kidnapped, and strange case of dr. His own life was one of contradictions, and he revealed both the good and evil in all his characters. It provides answers to your frequently asked questions. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson signed first. There is also an extensive introduction to the text which will no doubt assist the reader to savour this novel more fully. Contemporary ownership signature inside front cover. Kidnapped by robert louis stevenson 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at. He is also known for his volume of verse, a childs garden of verses, in which the above sele. Autograph letter signed with portrait robert louis stevenson. The new high quality, hardcover series of timeless classics features the finest works of world literature in 6 x 9 formats. Robert louis stevenson 18501894 was a scottish novelist and poet, whose novels treasure island, kidnapped, and strange case of dr. Robert louis stevenson was a 19thcentury scottish writer notable for such novels as treasure island, kidnapped and strange case of dr. Robert louis stevenson 18501894 signed this note authorizing three pounds gold to be paid to the bearer.
The story of robert louis stevenson signature books series. Robert louis stevenson was born on november, 1850 in edinburgh, scotland to thomas stevenson and margaret isabella balfour. Hyde, are among the most popular in english literature. He is primarily remembered for his friendship with robert louis stevenson. Shop for robert louis stevenson related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Robert louis stevenson was a skilled wordsmith and this edition is a pleasure to read with the notes and glossary at the end helping the reader appreciate how seemlessly complex language was woven into the text. He was a scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for writing treasure island, kidnapped, strange case of dr. Treasure island author robert louis stevenson was a sickly.
The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. The binding is tight with no cocking or leaning with minor wear to the boards. First edition, first printing signed by robert louis stevenson on a laid in signature. You should receive the sheets of the verses pretty soon.
Autograph letter signed from robert louis stevenson to his. Known for his adventurous tales, stevenson was an avid traveler who had begun writing in his teens. One leaf, black bordered, measuring 414 by 7 inches. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Robert louis stevenson ink signature scottish author. Signature thomas stevenson prse minstce frssa fsascot 22 july 1818 8 may 1887 was a pioneering scottish lighthouse designer and meteorologist, who designed over thirty lighthouses in and around scotland, as well as the stevenson screen used in meteorology. A good ink signature and inscription, an autograph for siegfried kahn from robert louis stevenson, and date, 19th february 1893 at sea on an 8vo sheet of plain stationery. Robert louis stevenson autograph document signed item 76204. The story of robert louis stevenson signature books. Sell a robert louis stevenson autograph or 1st edition at nates. Robert louis balfour stevenson edinburgh, november 1850 3 december 1894 was a scottish writer.
Hyde has had a huge influence on the popular imagination. Dear mr chatto, i meant to have called on you yesterday but am quite laid up again as usual. Robert louis balfour stevenson november 1850 3 december 1894 was a scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait of stevenson and a small reproduction of st. A map of an imaginary island gave stevenson the idea for the first story, and a nightmare supplied the premise of the second. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde is a gothic novella by scottish author robert louis stevenson, first published in 1886. Rls is not just the author of treasure island and dr jekyll and mr hyde.
First combined edition first published thus in august 1907, fifth impression, in an attractive deluxe binding. Treasure island is an adventure novel by scottish author robert louis stevenson, narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold. He also wrote short stories, poems, and travel books stevenson is known for his books, treasure island, kidnapped, and strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde. The strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde 1886 was written during a sixday cocaine binge. In 1888, fanny stevenson published a short story, the nixie, which henley recognized as based on katharines idea they had discussed the previous year. The story was originally serialised in the childrens magazine young folks under the title the sea cook over a period of several months from 188182. Biography of robert louis stevenson for boys and girls. Autograph letter signed with portrait robert louis. The standard edition has an attractive jacket design. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis. It is about a london legal practitioner named gabriel john utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, dr henry jekyll. It was originally published as a serial in the childrens magazine young folks between 1881 through 1882 under the title treasure island, or the mutiny of the hispaniola, credited to the pseudonym captain george north. Robert louis stevenson is best known as the author of the childrens classic treasure island 1882, and the adult horror story, the strange case of dr. Original vellum, black morocco label missing, top edge gilt.
Autograph letter signed with portrait rare book for sale. Stevenson 18501894 went to the pacific in 1888 settling in samoa in 1889 in an effort to restore his health. Treasure island 1883 and kidnapped 1886 were the first of stevenson s novels to be published by cassell, both first serialized in young folks, then. The black arrow by stevenson, robert louis seller james cummins bookseller published 1888 condition original red cloth stamped in gilt and black, floral endpapers. They have a bust of mary wollstonecraft done from a death mask, over which louis raves.
Dezember 1894 in vailima nahe apia, samoa war ein schottischer schriftsteller des. Why there wasnt a double signature is what ive not been able to understand. The story of robert louis stevenson signature books series stevenson, robert louis howard, joan, jo polseno on. Treasure island audiobook by robert louis stevenson. In 1857 stevenson went to a school called mr hendersons school in india street. This is the place for information on stevenson s life and works and much more.
This signed by robert louis stevenson is available at bauman rare books. One leaf, measuring 312 by 512 inches, matted and framed with portrait. The story of robert louis stevenson signature books series hardcover 1958 by joan stevenson, robert louis howard author, jo polseno illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ink signature of, robert louis stevenson, with the closing sentiments in his hand having been clipped from a letter. Treasure island is a tale of pirates and villains, maps, treasure and shipwreck, and is perhaps the best adventure story ever written. Ink signature of, robert louis stevenson, with the closing sentiments in his hand having been clipped from a. Autograph letter signed from robert louis stevenson to his publisher andrew chatto, discussing the return of proofs and potential binding for a volume of verse. An attractive copy in the publishers original green cloth. When young jim hawkins finds a packet in captain flints sea chest, he could not know that the map inside it would lead him to unimaginable treasure. His father and grandfather were both successful engineers who built many of the lighthouses that dotted the scottish coast, whilst his mother came from a family of lawyers and church ministers. He died in vailima in 1894, so card dates somewhere in that time period. Treasure island author robert louis stevenson was a sickly man with a robust imagination.