“Here were adventure, suspense, drama, all set down by the hand of a recognizable genius” (Meigs et al., 238). “The force of invention and vividness of narrative appealed to every reader” (DNB). The serial publication in Young Folks (running through January 1882) was not especially well-received, 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 in print. “Inspired by a detailed map of an island that Stevenson and his stepson drew one rainy day, with hidden treasure and cryptic instructions reverently included… Treasure Island is best enjoyed as its author intended, simply as a good tale well told” (Silvey, 631). Housed in a custom chemise and half morocco clamshell box.įirst edition, first issue of Stevenson’s swashbuckling yarn of piracy, mutiny and courage, “the finest tale of maritime adventure that has been told since Defoe” (Prideaux, 28), an exceptional copy, much nicer than usually found. “PIECES OF EIGHT! PIECES OF EIGHT!”: RARE FIRST EDITION OF STEVENSON’S TREASURE ISLAND, A BEAUTIFUL COPY
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