First published as a book on may 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the childrens magazine young folks. The most common treasure island book material is paper. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, first edition. Details of the collected editions of robert louis stevenson. Treasure island free ebook online literature project. Robert louis stevenson treasure island first edition abebooks.
Treasure island is an adventure novel by robert louis stevenson. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Rare books by robert louis stevenson, including first editions, signed and finely bound copies, and handsome sets of his collected works. The project gutenberg ebook of treasure island, by robert. This collection features a 1911 standard english classics edition of robert louis stevensons treasure island, edited with an introduction and notes by frank wilson cheney hersey boston. We hold in stock over 50 different editions of treasure island. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson free ebook.
Treasure island simple english wikipedia, the free. Treasure island book high resolution stock photography and. The book has been adapted to movies, comic books, and other media movies. Assortment of books featuring 1911 treasure island ebth. Treasure island is a childrens historical adventure novel of thirtysix chapters by the scottish author robert. Feb 14, 2021 first published as a book in 1883, it was originally serialised in the childrens magazine young folks between 188182 under the title treasure island, or the mutiny of the hispaniola. Bound in full vellum, with decorative gilt stamps, top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed, and illustrated endpapers. The onset of catatonia can be acute or subtle and symptoms can wax, wane, or change during episodes. Treasure island by stevenson 1st us edition rockwell. This 1911 edition, published by charles scribners sons in new york.
Moby dick, herman melville, illustrated by rockwell kent, 1930. The book begins with an introduction, which traces stevensons life, and concludes with suggestions for study. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson 1911 1919 edition this book has cover wear as pictured as well as some separation at the binding. Wyeths illustrations was first published in 1911, and in fine condition a copy of that 1911 edition is worth quite a lot. Novels and romances treasure island prince otto kidnapped the black arrow the master of ballantrae the wrong box the wrecker david balfour the ebbtide weir. Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure mapsmarked with an x, schooners, the black spot, tropical islands, and onelegged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders. Nov 11, 2012 favorite answer first, do not assume that the author of treasure island, robert louis stevenson was the person who wrote the inscription to s. Treasure island, robert louis stevenson, 1911 this is the edition with the misnumbered page for chapter xvi says page 23. Wyeths first major commission as an illustrator, and the title was the kickoff in an extremely popular series of scribners illustrated classics. Treasure island 1911 wikisource, the free online library. Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an x, schooners, the black spot, tropical islands, and one. Stevenson libremente adaptado por geronimo stilton.
William gladstone 18091898 the zealous liberal politician who served four terms as british prime minister between 1868 and 1894, was one of the books biggest fans. This is the first limited edition printing of robert louis stevensons treasure island. I have a old book of treasure island printed in 1911 by. Treasure island robert louis stevenson first edition. Treasure island, a wonderfully crafted edition of stevenson s classic adventure story, is known for its great plot, immortal characters and vivid images. For other versions of this work, see treasure island. An illustrated edition of treasure island by robert louis stevenson. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, cassell abebooks.
Treasure island book vintage childrens books vintage treasure island book childs vintage book robert louis stevenson vintage books luv2junk. The book is presented with a cloth pressed hardcover and pictorial front. Signed by the artist to the halftitle page michael foreman. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, numbered. Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an x, schooners, the black spot, tropical islands, and onelegged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders. Feb 26, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about treasure island book. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. Scribners sons 1911 new york publication of the first wyeth illustrated edition.
Oct 11, 2010 this edition published in 1911 in new york. For other uses, see treasure island disambiguation. Wyeth for the 1911 edition of robert louis stevensons treasure island. Up for bid is a scarce 1911 hardcover book of stevensons treasure island. A story for boys is an adventure novel by scottish author robert louis stevenson, narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold. This collection also includes james micheners novels the fires of spring new york. A first edition from 1883 would be worth a bit more i suspect.
Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, numbered limited. This book features color illustrations throughout, with illustrated end papers, by n. A list of robert louis stevenson illustrations in treasure island. Included as an addendum at the end of the book is the essay, my first book. Livesey, ben gunn, and the others fire on the pirate band, which scatters throughout the island. Stevensons treasure island volume 1911 unknown binding january 1, 1911 by robert louis stevenson author, wyeth illustrator 2. Later the book was republished as the novel treasure island and the book proved to be stevensons first financial and critical success. But remember, treasure island wasnt originally published in 1911, it was published in 1883. There is a color illustration page that is fully separated.
See also alternate edition better quality scan, some images missing. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Mutinous plans, mysterious deaths, and a tangle of double crosses keep jim guessing all the way to the prize. An inspirational novel of the reallife engineer whose ambitious project to build an electrical grid in catalonia changed barcelona forever xavier moret illuminates the story of the american engineer frederick stark pearson, an entrepreneur with a global vision, whose innovative business ventures brought electricity to catalonia.
Treasure island book stevenson 1911 1919 edition ebay. Robert louis stevenson treasure island illustrations. If you had the original book from 1883 or the original serialization from 188182, you could get more. Jun 28, 2012 but remember, treasure island wasnt originally published in 1911, it was published in 1883. Treasure island book robert l stevenson 1st edition rare original box. Treasure island book cover by robert louis stevenson published by puffin. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson on the writing of his classic. Its in beautiful condition appears to never even have been read. Please note what looks like a signed edition sticker on the front of dust jacket. The old seadog at the admiral benbow quire trelawney, dr. Although not the first book about pirates, treasure island is considered by many to be the best. Treasure island, classic adventure novel by robert louis stevenson that was serialized in the magazine young folks in 188182 under the title the seacook. Its captivating story, that holds the readers interest throughout, relates of a great treasure buried in a small island.
The serial publication in young folks running through january 1882 was not especially wellreceived, but on its appearance in book form the following year in an edition of only 2000 copies, the story was hailed as the best tale of adventure. Treasure island simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Treasure island is a book by robert louis stevenson. Treasure island, 1911 scribner s, illustrated by n. Fourteen 14 multicolor leatherbound books measured by 6 34 x 9, featuring front. Signed on fep first edition with full number line this is a limited, signed edition with an exclusive, to this edition, additional chapter. Treasure island, 1912 scribner s biographical edition, includes essays by mr and mrs stevenson. It is in surprisingly good condition, with no tears or cracks, and only slight to moderate wear on the covers and binding. Wyeth new york charles scribners sons 1911, 1st edition, 8vo price. First published as a book in 1883, it was originally serialised in the.
Silver leads jim and the men to the treasure site, but they are shocked to find it already excavated and the treasure removed. Originally published in 1911 by cassell and company. Treasure island illustrated by robert louis stevenson. It is about pirates and a treasure hunt on a tropical isle. Treasure island, 1915 harpers, illustrated by louis rhead. Yeats wrote to tell stevenson 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. Mar 27, 2018 treasure island is an adventure novel by author robert louis stevenson, narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold. The spine is perfectly attached, the only thing that makes the book does not seem like new is the wear on the. Adventure novel narrating a tale of pirates and buried gold.
When young jim hawkins decides to follow a map to buried treasure, he must befriend or outsmart memorable characters such as pirate long john silver, captain billy bones, and island man ben gunn. Treasure island established itself as a classic, drawing plaudits from the widest range of literary sensibilities. Wyeths fullcolor paintings for the 1911 edition of the book, as well as 44 drawings by louis rhead for his 1915 edition. Famous characters include jim hawkins, long john silver, and ben gunn. Robert louis stevenson 185094 treasure island adventure novel for children first serialised as the sea cook. Chattolongmansheinemanncassells volumes caledonia heron books. Yeats wrote to tell stevenson that the book was the only one in which his seafaring grandfather had ever taken any pleasure and that he.
Books to read my books nc wyeth adventure novels robert louis stevenson books for boys treasure island chapter books paperback books. Treasure island amazonclassics edition by robert louis. The serial publication in young folks running through january 1882 was not especially wellreceived, but on its appearance in book form the following year in an edition of only 2000 copies, the story was hailed as the best tale of. Treasure island was first published as a book by cassell and company of london in 1883. A wonderful copy with a custom acetate dustjacket to protect the book. Wyeth art gallery of complete illustrations from the first edition of the book treasure island, published in 1911.
Treasure island, robert louis stevenson treasure island is an adventure novel by scottish author robert louis stevenson, narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold. Mar 06, 2016 i have a 1911 edition of treasure island. Vintage 19 treasure island by robert louis stevenson etsy. Treasure island is best enjoyed as its author intended, simply as a good tale well told silvey, 631. First edition hard back binding in publishers original colour illustrated boards. Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric behavioral syndrome that is characterized by abnormal movements, immobility, abnormal behaviors, and withdrawal. How much is my treasure island book from 1911 worth. Editions of treasure island by robert louis stevenson. The amazing masterpiece treasure island one of the great classics of literature. There are a couple of pages that are loose but not fully detached. Edited with introduction and notes by frank wilson.
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