The History Of Moses

Doylesford, Penna: Privately Printed [for] A. Edward Newton, "Oak Knoll, 1919. Stiff Wrappers. Fine. Limited Edition reproducing Robert Louis Stevenson's earliest literary composition. Foolscap 8vo (178 x 120mm): [2],10pp, with tissue-guarded color frontispiece of Israelites Going Out of Egypt (from a childhood drawing Stevenson made to illustrate this composition for a family competition) and full-page facsimiles of Mrs.… Read more about this item

First Edition, First Printing. Fine in original cord-tied printed wrappers. Inscribed by famous early 20th century publisher, A. Edward Newton on the front free endpaper. Stevenson's earliest literary creation, recited at the age of six to his mother, who wrote it down, as part of a contest between him, his brothers and cousins, to write the best history of Moses. The… Read more about this item

Daylesford, PA: A. Edward Newton "Oak Knoll", 1919. Soft cover. Very Good. 10 p. 19 cm. Colour illustration is detached. Blue card covers with grey cord. Creased bottom front corner. Inscription on front endpaper. Includes a clipping with an old review which has discoloured pages it lies between. Introduction by Newton. Stevenson wrote this life of Moses when… Read more about this item

Oak Knoll, Daylesford, PA: Privately Printed By A. Edward Newton, 1919. First Edition. Fine. 12 mo., pp. 10 + colour frontispiece of Israelites Going Out of Egypt, a reproduction of a drawing by RLS when he was 6 years old to accompany his composition which he dictated to his mother for a family competition, facsimile of Mrs. Stevenson's… Read more about this item

HardPress Publishing, 2012-01-10. Paperback. Good.