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Robinson Crusoe : Illustrated By N.C. Wyeth : In Superb Condition With The Original Publisher's Box

Robinson Crusoe : Illustrated By N.C. Wyeth : In Superb Condition With The Original Publisher's Box

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Robinson Crusoe : Illustrated By N.C. Wyeth : In Superb Condition With The Original Publisher's Box: Extremely scarce to find with the original Publisher's Box intact

by Defoe, Daniel

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  • near fine
  • Hardcover
Condition
Near Fine/No - As Issued
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About This Item

The First UK printing of this illustrated edition published by Sampson Low, Marston & Co. London in 1920. The BOOK is in near Fine condition and has been well protected in the original publisher's box. A hint of rubbing to the lower corners. Light pushing at the spine ends. Top edge gilt. Free from inscriptions and erasures. NO fading of the cobalt colour to the spine. The illustrated end papers, frontis, frontis tissue guard and all twelve illustrations are all present and clean. The book is protected in a loose Mylar archival cover. The original Publisher's Box is in Very Good condition. It is complete but has some rubbing to the decorated cover. There is a split at the lower front edge with general rubbing and wear to the sides of the box lid. The full page colour illustrations are by N.C. Wyeth who provides an 'Illustrator's Preface'. Newell Convers Wyeth, known as N. C. Wyeth, was an American artist and illustrator. He was the pupil of artist Howard Pyle and became one of America's greatest illustrators. A very striking production and extremely scarce to find with the original publisher's box intact. Collectible. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

Synopsis

Robinson Crusoe was first published in April 1719, in London. In the beginning, the story was published as an autobiography, but it was later established that the author was Daniel Defoe. The novel became an instant classic, with four editions printed in the first year of publication. Often called the first English novel, it follows the story of Robinson Crusoe, a man marooned on an island. Crusoe’s adventure-packed story of survival started the genre of realistic fiction and inspired a slew of other survival novels. Over the course of its publication history, Robinson Crusoe has become the second-most translated book in the world.

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Bookseller
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
122324536815
Title
Robinson Crusoe : Illustrated By N.C. Wyeth : In Superb Condition With The Original Publisher's Box
Author
Defoe, Daniel
Illustrator
Wyeth, N.C.
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
No - As Issued
Quantity Available
1
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Sampson Low, Marston & Co. London
Place of Publication
UK
Date Published
1920
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Wyeth, Defoe, Crusoe, illustrated

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Market Harborough, Leicestershire

About Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB

We trade as a family-run internet business in Market Harborough in the heart of the Midlands. We have over 10 years experience of collecting and selling a range of genres, specialising in iconic modern fiction and children's titles. Please feel free to browse our website: www.ashtonrarebooks.com. All items are fully described and if any reasonable discrepancy is noted on arrival to the customer, a full refund including payment for return to us will be made. Items over £250 may be paid for in instalments subject to agreement- however, all books remain the property of Ashton Rare Books until the full balance has been paid. Please contact us at : les@ashtonrarebooks.com if you are looking for a particular title or require further assistance.We are full members of the PBFA, ABA and ILAB.

Glossary

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Top Edge Gilt
Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Erasures
Erasures indicates marks where someone has removed bits of text or content from a book. In Book Arts, erasures can also mean a...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.

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