The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson [Including Treasure Island; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Kidnapped].

STEVENSON, Robert Louis.

Item Number: 78944

Edinburgh: Printed by T. and A. Constable for Longmans, Green and Company, 1894.

Edinburgh edition of the Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, often considered the finest edition of Stevenson due to the paper quality used, number 376 of 1,035 copies, with the final line of an autograph letter signed by Robert Louis Stevenson. Octavo, 32 volumes, bound in full contemporary morocco, gilt titles to the spine, top edges gilt. In near fine condition. An exceptional set.

"Few writers have during their lifetime commanded so much admiration and regard from their fellow-craftsmen Energy of vision goes hand in hand with magic of presentment, and both words and things acquire new meaning and a new vitality under his touch" (DNB).