ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON’S WORKS, HANDSOMELY BOUND BY RIVIERE

STEVENSON, Robert Louis. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson. Edinburgh: T. and A. Constable, 1894-98. Thirty-three volumes. Octavo, 20th-century three-quarter burgundy morocco gilt, raised bands, top edges gilt, uncut. $6000.

Limited “Edinburgh” edition, number 661 of 1035 copies, of this comprehensive set of Stevenson’s writings, together with his letters and a biography of Stevenson, handsomely bound by Riviere.

"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). This handsome set of Stevenson's works includes such classics as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses, along with travel pieces, essays, and juvenilia. With an introduction by Andrew Lang. In addition to the 28 volumes of the Edinburgh edition, this set also includes Balfour's two-volume biography of Stevenson (London, 1901) two volumes of his letters (London, 1899), and Prideaux's bibliography (London, 1903). Beineke 737. Owner signatures.

Interior fine, bindings with a few headcaps slightly rubbed. A near-fine set.