{"title":"Robert Louis Stevenson","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish author who lived from 1850 to 1894. He is best known for his adventure novels and his contributions to the literary genres of both fiction and non-fiction. Stevenson's works often revolve around themes of exploration, identity, and morality. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1899-a-child-s-garden-of-verses-by-r-l-stevenson","title":"1899: A Child's Garden of Verses, by R. L. Stevenson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Child’s Garden of Verses, by R. L. Stevenson, illustrated by Charles Robinson, published in London by John Lane, 1899. Stated Fifth edition. 137 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn early rare edition (stated fifth) of R. L. Stevenson classic children's book. Green cloth hardcover volume with gilt stamped ornamentation and lettering on cover and spine. Some wear and rubbing on cover, especially around edges and corners. Gilt partially rubbed off on spine. Wear on back cover, especially around bottom. Foxing on end papers, thin tear where front and back end papers attach to spine. Top, bottom and fore edges gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo writing or similar markings anywhere in the book. There are several instances where there are age and \"finger print\" type stains, mostly in the margins. Several pages are separating from the spine. There are no dampstains or mold. The overall condition is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rare book has gone through the tiny hands of many generations of children, and it is possible to tell which of the book's verses were the favorites and thus most read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease see photos to confirm condition and\/or contact us for more photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48171907285210,"sku":"ab841df86892","price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1123\/1194\/files\/childs-garden-of-verses-1899.jpg?v=1790560628"},{"product_id":"c-1888-the-black-arrow-a-tale-of-two-roses-by-robert-luis-stevenson","title":"c. 1888: The Black Arrow, A Tale of Two Roses, by Robert Luis Stevenson","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black Arrow: a Tale of Two Roses, by Robert Luis Stevenson, illustrated by J. K. Maxton, published by Collins Clear Type Press, London, c. 1888. 300 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft cover burgundy leather binding with gilt lettering and ornamentation on spine, with silk ribbon attached. Top fore-edges gilt. Slipcase has very minor signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful antique volume, amazingly preserved for its age it's almost as good as new, and judging by how tight the binding is, it's never been read in full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48171910201562,"sku":"10e5469e9161","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1123\/1194\/files\/c-1888-the-black-arrow-a-tale-of-two-roses-by.jpg?v=1790610232"},{"product_id":"c-1940s-kidnapped-by-robert-louis-stevenson-art-type-edition","title":"c. 1940s: Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson, Art-Type Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eKidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson, Art-Type Edition, The World's Popular Classics, New York. Undated, but signed on inner front cover, dated to 1943. 187 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrey hardcover cloth volume with printing and lettering on cover and spine. No dustjacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome signs of wear on cover, some fading to pages throughout the book due to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront inner cover is signed in ink \"Richard L. Don Gracy for regular attendance, Christmas 1943\". Above the signature is a faded stamp of St. Andrew's Sunday School. There is a small bookshop stamp for Bixby-Beattie co. in St. Catherine's, Ontario. Aside from this, there is no writing or markings anywhere in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful antique edition of the Stevenson's classic work!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art-Type Edition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48171913511130,"sku":"71b250b6348e","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1123\/1194\/files\/c-1940s-kidnapped-by-robert-louis-stevenson-a.jpg?v=1790610233"},{"product_id":"1948-kidnapped-by-robert-louis-stevenson","title":"1948: Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson","description":"\u003cp\u003eKidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by Grosset and Dunlap in 1948 in New York. Beautifully illustrated by Lynd Ward. 310 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWonderful vintage hardcover edition. Small inscription by owner on title page in top corner - Roger, July 24\/56. No markings or writing otherwise. Minimal wear, almost as good as new. 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