Search Results: vailima letters being correspondence addressed by by stevenson robert louis

Chicago: Stone and Kimball. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1895. First US Edition. Hardcover. Owner info on endpaper. ; Volume one only. .

London: Methuen and Co, 1895. HC. good, brown cloth, teg (hardcover). B&W illustrations. Ads dated September 1895. 366pp, ads.

Chicago: Stone and Kimball, 1895. First edition. . Hardcover. Very Good/No dust jacket. First U.S. edition, good to very good condition in original green cloth. Spot to cover of volume 1, frontis illustration missing on vol. 1; spines somewhat tanned, former owner bookpate, stamp on endpapers.

London: Methuen & Co., 1904. . 4th Edition. Hardback, no dustwrapper. Black boards, gilt spine titles. Frontispiece, tissue guard. Uncut edges. Contents: scattered spotting, becoming more pronounced towards front and rear. Otherwise pages generally good+. Previous owners' inscriptions front endpaper. Boards: slight surface rubbing. A couple of slight blemishes. Spine edges a little rubbed/frayed. Otherwise good+. 366 pp.

Methuen & Co, 1895. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:

Methuen & Co, 1895. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:

Charles Scribner, 1896-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 2 volume set. Hardcover. Green cloth, gilt ruled. Hinges weak, spine titles well rubbed.

London. Methuen and Co. 1895, 1895. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 12mo, 19.2cm, first edition, xx,366p., etched frontis portrait, 2 photographic portrait plates, text maps, appendix, full tan linen, gilt spine and upper cover titles and decorations, t.e.g., somewhat dust worn, stamping clear, good to very good sound copy (hds). - Robert Louis Stevenson spent the last five years of his life on Samoa at his estate, Valima. These letters sent to English literary and art critic, Sidney Colvin, give a vivid insight to Stevenson's temper of mind during his last years.

Chicago: Stone & Kimball. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1895. First Edition. Hardcover. A first edition of a collection of letters from Robert Louis Stevenson to his friend, literary advisor and editor Sidney Colvin. Volume 2 only (of 2). The letters were written from RLS's residence in Vailma, Samoa and cover the period from May, 1892 to October, 1894 (shortly before his death). With a frontis photographic portrait of Stevenson and Samoan chief Tuimalealiifano. --- In green cloth-covered boards with gilt fillets to covers and gilt-stamped spine titling; TEG (top edge gilt). Volume lacks a dust jacket. --- A well-preserved copy, though with rounded lower cover corners.; 16mo - 6 to 7 in. tall; iv, (3), 8-275 pages .

Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1895. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1895. Second Edition. 366 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth. Contains black and white plates throughout. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Thumb-marking present. Noticeable creasing to gutter. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Notable tanning to spine and edges. Water staining to boards. Textblock is shaky.

London: METHUEN & Co.Ltd, 1912 11th ed.1912.Suede LEATHER.281pp.Poet & Author , R L Stevenson 's Vailima letters; being Correspondence Addressed by Robert Louis Stevenson to Sidney Colvin, who held the poet as one of his closest friends: November 1890 to October 1894.[ marbled end papers , small neat ink inscp.,light fox spot fox tan to some edges 30x5mm side fray away to soft front margin edge, bright Gilt to top foredge.bright Gilt titles to spine & front.front thistle illus.with blue/green colour. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale.

Chicago 1895 Stone & Kimball. 12mo., 275pp., photo illustrated frontis, hardcover. Top edge gilt. Owner signed. VG, light wear and soiling on cover. Volume 2 (0f 2) only:

NY 1896 Scribners. 12mo., 281pp., frontis, pale green cloth hardcover. Top edge gilt. Owner signed. VG, light cover wear. Volume1 only:

London: Methuen & Co, 1895. First Edition . Hardcover. Good. Hardback. A near very good copy in light brown cloth lettered and decorated in gilt. Top edge gilt. Other edges uncut. A little end-paper and fore-edge foxing. Pp.xx,366 + 32pp adverts dated September 1895.

Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1899. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Poor/No Jacket. 366 pages (complete). A much owned book that has character, resilience and pugnacity. The cover is much worn and stained. The spine has extensive wear to the seams but the binding is nonetheless secure and tight. Inside, the pages are marked, firm, thick, roughly cut, amiable. The illustration plates are clear and friendly. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1920. 5th or later Edition . Hardcover. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Firmly bound, red cloth boards. Faded spine. Fluid spotting on cover. Front end paper is torn out. No jacket.

Chicago: Stone & Kimball, 1896. Hardcover . Used Good/No Jacket. Wear to covers, bumped corners, spines have rubbing and tanning. Gold leaf on top of page blocks has worn away. Pages are lightly tanned but clean. There is a previous owner's name from 1896 on the inside. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item.

London: Methuen & Co. G+ : in Good condition plus without dust jacket. Scattered light spotting. 1906. Reprint. Blue hardback cloth cover. 200mm x 130mm (8" x 5"). 366pp. Frontispiece illustration. .

London: Methuen, 1895. hard cover with gilt lettering on spine and front cover with gilt to top page edges. G. Lightly marked and stamped ex-library copy, spine sunned, overall good condition./No Jacket. 3 leaves of tissue protected plates.

New York. Charles Scribner's Sons. 1896. Hardcover. 16mo. 17cm, in 2 vols., 281 & iv,275pp., title pages printed in red and black, 2 frontis portaits, appendix, full green linen, gilt borders on the boards, gilt titles, t.e.g., light cover wear, some slight fading to the spine titles, a very good set (lt). ~ With a significant editorial note by Sidney Colvin, Stevenson's friend and literary adviser. ". these letters will be found a varied record, frank and familiar, of the writer's everyday moods, thoughts, and doings during his Samoan exile". (Colvin).