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. 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. Robert louis balfour stevenson 18501894 was born in edinburgh on the november 1850. Robert louis balfour stevenson november 1850 3 december 1894 was a scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. The strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde 1886 was written during a sixday cocaine binge. 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. Treasure island author robert louis stevenson was a sickly. Sell a robert louis stevenson autograph or 1st edition at nates. In 1888, fanny stevenson published a short story, the nixie, which henley recognized as based on katharines idea they had discussed the previous year. You should receive the sheets of the verses pretty soon. In 2011, saint damion advocates wad founded in hawaii in honor of robert louis stevenson s open letter defending father damien from rev. 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.
Autograph letter signed with portrait robert louis stevenson. In 1857 stevenson went to a school called mr hendersons school in india street. His most famous works are treasure island, kidnapped, strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde, and a childs garden of verses a literary celebrity during his lifetime, stevenson now ranks as the 26th most translated author in the world. Each title chosen for its literary quality and for the untold pleasure it will give readers of all ages. 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. Rls is not just the author of treasure island and dr jekyll and mr hyde. First edition, first printing signed by robert louis stevenson on a laid in signature.
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. An attractive copy in the publishers original green cloth. One leaf, measuring 312 by 512 inches, matted and framed with portrait. One leaf, black bordered, measuring 414 by 7 inches. Robert louis balfour stevenson edinburgh, november 1850 3 december 1894 was a scottish writer. This signed by robert louis stevenson is available at bauman rare books. Autograph letter signed from robert louis stevenson to his. Biography of robert louis stevenson for boys and girls.
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. This is the place for information on stevenson s life and works and much more. Why there wasnt a double signature is what ive not been able to understand. Born on november, 1850, in edinburgh, scotland, robert louis stevenson traveled often, and his global wanderings lent themselves well to his brand of fiction. The black arrow by stevenson, robert louis seller james cummins bookseller published 1888 condition original red cloth stamped in gilt and black, floral endpapers. The story of robert louis stevenson signature books series stevenson, robert louis howard, joan, jo polseno on. His own life was one of contradictions, and he revealed both the good and evil in all his characters.
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 man with a robust imagination. Stevenson 18501894 went to the pacific in 1888 settling in samoa in 1889 in an effort to restore his health. Robert louis stevenson 18501894 was a scottish novelist and poet, whose novels treasure island, kidnapped, and strange case of dr. Treasure island audiobook by robert louis stevenson.
Dezember 1894 in vailima nahe apia, samoa war ein schottischer schriftsteller des. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis. Autograph letter signed with portrait rare book for sale. Robert louis stevenson 18501894 signed this note authorizing three pounds gold to be paid to the bearer. His books still live for children and, the author argues, for adults as well. The story of robert louis stevenson signature books. First published by stevenson in 1886, three years after his success treasure island, the strange case of dr. The standard edition has an attractive jacket design.
He is also known for his volume of verse, a childs garden of verses, in which the above sele. Treasure island is a tale of pirates and villains, maps, treasure and shipwreck, and is perhaps the best adventure story ever written. Treasure island is an adventure novel by scottish author robert louis stevenson, narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold. First combined edition first published thus in august 1907, fifth impression, in an attractive deluxe binding.
Robert louis stevenson ink signature scottish author. I think the scots dialect is likely a larger hurdle, since it is. Dear mr chatto, i meant to have called on you yesterday but am quite laid up again as usual. Treasure island 1883 by robert louis stevenson is an adventure novel, narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold.
A map of an imaginary island gave stevenson the idea for the first story, and a nightmare supplied the premise of the second. Ink signature of, robert louis stevenson, with the closing sentiments in his hand having been clipped from a. Hyde has had a huge influence on the popular imagination. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson signed first. Treasure island is an adventure novel by robert louis stevenson. They have a bust of mary wollstonecraft done from a death mask, over which louis raves.
Original vellum, black morocco label missing, top edge gilt. It provides answers to your frequently asked questions. Known for his adventurous tales, stevenson was an avid traveler who had begun writing in his teens. Kidnapped by robert louis stevenson 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at. It is about a london legal practitioner named gabriel john utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, dr henry jekyll. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde is a gothic novella by scottish author robert louis stevenson, first published in 1886. Waidlaw thompson, vailima plantation, 12 july 1892. Robert louis stevenson was a 19thcentury scottish writer notable for such novels as treasure island, kidnapped and strange case of dr. 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. 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. Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps.
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. 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. The binding is tight with no cocking or leaning with minor wear to the boards. Hyde, are among the most popular in english literature. Ink signature of, robert louis stevenson, with the closing sentiments in his hand having been clipped from a letter. Contemporary ownership signature inside front cover. Treasure island signature collection robert louis stevenson on. The most comprehensive web resource dedicated to robert louis stevenson, designed for all. Autograph manuscript signed robert louis stevenson, a sentiment on autographs, 5 lines, on 1 34 x 4 12 inch slip of paper, n. The new high quality, hardcover series of timeless classics features the finest works of world literature in 6 x 9 formats.
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. He is primarily remembered for his friendship with robert louis stevenson. Robert louis stevenson was a 19th century scottish writer notable for such novels as treasure island, kidnapped, and strange case of dr. Collecting treasure island by stevenson, robert louis. What are the rarest editions of robert louis stevensons books. Autograph letter signed with portrait robert louis. Autograph letter signed robert louis stevenson, to r. 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. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, signed abebooks. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait of stevenson and a small reproduction of st. The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Shop for robert louis stevenson related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. There is also an extensive introduction to the text which will no doubt assist the reader to savour this novel more fully.