10 LEATHER BOUND BOOKS By Robert Louis Stevenson The BLACK ARROW, KIDNAPPED Etc.
Item History & Price
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BY
ROBERT LOUIS
STEVENSON
THE BLACK ARROW
A TALE OF THE TWO ROSES
(Collins' Clear-Type Press, n.d., c.1910) Illustrated by J. K. Maxton
GOOD - short split in leather at lower joint at foot, panels a little 'wavy', fly leaf re...moved, half title page is first leaf & has water staining as do the rear free endpaper & two rear blank leaves
TALES AND FANTASIES
THE MISADVENTURES OF JOHN NICHOLSON ; THE BODY-SNATCHER ; THE STORY OF A LIE
(Chatto & Windus, 1920)
VERY GOOD - scuffed at spine head with v minor chip, former owner name in ink on fly leaf
THE EBB-TIDE (by RLS & LLOYD OSBOURNE)
A TRIO & QUARTETTE
(William Heinemann, 1905)
GOOD plus - all edges gilt, scuffed at spine tips with minor chips, remnant of bookplate on front pastedown, contemporary ink inscription on fly leaf
PRINCE OTTO
A ROMANCE
(Chatto & Windus, 1912)
VERY GOOD - a little scuffed at spine head, former owner name in ink on fly leaf
WEIR OF HERMISTON
AN UNFINISHED ROMANCE
(Chatto & Windus, 1913)
VERY GOOD plus - a little wear at upper corners, former owner name in ink on fly leaf
ISLAND NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS
CONSISTING OF
THE BEACG AT FALESA, THE BOTTLE IMP, THE ISLE OF VOIVES
(Cassell & Co Ltd, June, 1922) With a Frontispiece by W. Hatherell
VERY GOOD plus - former owner name in ink on fly leaf
THE WRECKER (by RLS & LLOYD OSBOURNE)
(Cassell & Co Ltd, February, 1922) With a Frontispiece
NEAR FINE
KIDNAPPED
BEING THE ADVENTURES OF DAVID BALFOUR
(Cassell & Co Ltd, February, 1918) With a Frontispiece by W. B. Hole
VERY GOOD plus - former owner name in ink on fly leaf
CATRIONA
A SEQUEL TO "KIDNAPPED"
(Cassell & Co Ltd, February, 1918) With a Frontispiece
VERY GOOD plus - former owner name in ink on fly leaf
THE MASTER OF BALLANTRAE
A WINTER'S TALE
(William Heinemann, February, 1924) First Tusitala Edition
GOOD plus - a little scuffed at spine tips, fading to leather at front panel, former owner name in ink on fly leaf
Book Specification
Format Full leather hard covers, without dust wrappersLanguage EnglishBook Size DuodecimoApprox total weight (grammes) 1900g
Condition / Description
(please see foot of listing for rating key)
GOOD to VERY GOOD : all books are hard cover in full leather bindings, all hinges strong, all bindings firm & square, all with gilt stamped spines & git top edges, general rubbing to corners & spine ends, text blocks are bright & clean, some light foxing to end leaves & toning to endpapers, perhaps a touch of dust soiling at the top edges, possible toning to non gilded page ends, individual condition notes can be found agains each title
Ten Books by Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
This is a great opportunity to acquire a good selection of works by this great novelist, in attractive early 20th Century full leather bound "pocket" editions.
Postage & Packaging
I am a bookseller based in the South West of England. I have over ten years experience of operating on eBay, and post items to every corner of the globe, without exception. Once you have paid for your book it will be despatched to you on the next available posting day.
My aim is to get your book to you promptly and above all safely, without damage. Books are firstly wrapped in strong protective bubble wrap before being mailed in a bespoke card book mailer, for the majority of books. Large volumes and sets will be mailed in very strong hand cut card boxes. Being a bibliophile myself I completely understand what a precious item a book is, and I understand therefore how to handle a book carefully and treat it with the reverence it deserves.
Payment
My preferred method of payment is Paypal, and Paypal is the only method of payment I will accept from buyers who are not resident in the United Kingdom (i.e. not resident in England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland).
From UK buyers only I will also accept Personal Cheques and Postal Orders. If paying by either of these methods your package will take a little longer to reach you as it will be despatched only when funds clear.
Returns Policy
I aim to make my listings as clear as possible, with comprehensive condition descriptions and clear photographs. If anything in my condition ratings I will tend to down rate a book rather than run the risk of being misleading. However I do accept that, on the rare occasion, a customer will not be satisfied for whatever reason and will want to return a book for a refund. I am happy to accept returns, within the reasonable conditions stated below. I am always happy to communicate with customers to resolve any problem, so please do not hesitate to contact me for clarification on any point, or to resolve any issue.
Returns will be accepted within 30 days from the day the item is delivered to the customer.
The item must be returned in the condition in which it was received, therefore should be adequately packaged.
The buyer will bear the cost of the return posting and packing.
If the above criteria are met, a full refund will be made of the original cost of the item, but not of the original postage charge.
If the item is found to be, upon delivery to the customer, defective, then a full refund including the original postage cost will be offered. The customer will remain responsible for the cost of returning the item.
Definitions of the Condition of a Book
Aa a reputable online book seller, I use the Independent Online Bookseller's Association guidelines on how to describe a book's condition. Below is an explanation of each rating.
MINT (M): Without faults or defects, unread, in the same immaculate condition in which it was published (Note: very few 'new' books qualify for this grade, as many times there will be rubs/scuffs to the dustjackets from shipping, or bumped lower spine ends/corners from shelving).
FINE (F): Approaches the above, but not crisp. May have been carefully read and dustjacket may have been slightly rubbed or spine ends slightly bumped from shelving/shipping, but no real defects or faults.
(NOTE: From here on, there may be '+' and '-' in a grade, which will mean that it is above the grade noted but not quite to the next higher grade for '+', and that it is below the grade noted but not quite to the next lower grade for '-'.
NEAR FINE: A book or dustjacket approaching FINE but with a couple of very minor defects or faults.
VERY GOOD: A used book showing some small signs of wear on either binding or dustjacket. Any defects/faults must be noted.
GOOD: The average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted.
FAIR: A worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title page, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dustjacket, etc. may also be worn. All defects/faults must be noted.
POOR / READING COPY: A book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. May be soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted, and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.
EX-LIBRARY: Will always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the book.
BOOK CLUB: Will always be noted as such no matter what the condition of the book.
BINDING COPY: A book in which the pages or leaves are perfect but the binding is very bad, loose, off, or non-existent.
Always, if issued with one, the lack of a dustjacket or slipcase will be noted.
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BY
ROBERT LOUIS
STEVENSON
THE BLACK ARROW
A TALE OF THE TWO ROSES
(Collins' Clear-Type Press, n.d., c.1910) Illustrated by J. K. Maxton
GOOD - short split in leather at lower joint at foot, panels a little 'wavy', fly leaf re...moved, half title page is first leaf & has water staining as do the rear free endpaper & two rear blank leaves
TALES AND FANTASIES
THE MISADVENTURES OF JOHN NICHOLSON ; THE BODY-SNATCHER ; THE STORY OF A LIE
(Chatto & Windus, 1920)
VERY GOOD - scuffed at spine head with v minor chip, former owner name in ink on fly leaf
THE EBB-TIDE (by RLS & LLOYD OSBOURNE)
A TRIO & QUARTETTE
(William Heinemann, 1905)
GOOD plus - all edges gilt, scuffed at spine tips with minor chips, remnant of bookplate on front pastedown, contemporary ink inscription on fly leaf
PRINCE OTTO
A ROMANCE
(Chatto & Windus, 1912)
VERY GOOD - a little scuffed at spine head, former owner name in ink on fly leaf
WEIR OF HERMISTON
AN UNFINISHED ROMANCE
(Chatto & Windus, 1913)
VERY GOOD plus - a little wear at upper corners, former owner name in ink on fly leaf
ISLAND NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS
CONSISTING OF
THE BEACG AT FALESA, THE BOTTLE IMP, THE ISLE OF VOIVES
(Cassell & Co Ltd, June, 1922) With a Frontispiece by W. Hatherell
VERY GOOD plus - former owner name in ink on fly leaf
THE WRECKER (by RLS & LLOYD OSBOURNE)
(Cassell & Co Ltd, February, 1922) With a Frontispiece
NEAR FINE
KIDNAPPED
BEING THE ADVENTURES OF DAVID BALFOUR
(Cassell & Co Ltd, February, 1918) With a Frontispiece by W. B. Hole
VERY GOOD plus - former owner name in ink on fly leaf
CATRIONA
A SEQUEL TO "KIDNAPPED"
(Cassell & Co Ltd, February, 1918) With a Frontispiece
VERY GOOD plus - former owner name in ink on fly leaf
THE MASTER OF BALLANTRAE
A WINTER'S TALE
(William Heinemann, February, 1924) First Tusitala Edition
GOOD plus - a little scuffed at spine tips, fading to leather at front panel, former owner name in ink on fly leaf
Book Specification
Format Full leather hard covers, without dust wrappersLanguage EnglishBook Size DuodecimoApprox total weight (grammes) 1900g
Condition / Description
(please see foot of listing for rating key)
GOOD to VERY GOOD : all books are hard cover in full leather bindings, all hinges strong, all bindings firm & square, all with gilt stamped spines & git top edges, general rubbing to corners & spine ends, text blocks are bright & clean, some light foxing to end leaves & toning to endpapers, perhaps a touch of dust soiling at the top edges, possible toning to non gilded page ends, individual condition notes can be found agains each title
Ten Books by Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
This is a great opportunity to acquire a good selection of works by this great novelist, in attractive early 20th Century full leather bound "pocket" editions.
Postage & Packaging
I am a bookseller based in the South West of England. I have over ten years experience of operating on eBay, and post items to every corner of the globe, without exception. Once you have paid for your book it will be despatched to you on the next available posting day.
My aim is to get your book to you promptly and above all safely, without damage. Books are firstly wrapped in strong protective bubble wrap before being mailed in a bespoke card book mailer, for the majority of books. Large volumes and sets will be mailed in very strong hand cut card boxes. Being a bibliophile myself I completely understand what a precious item a book is, and I understand therefore how to handle a book carefully and treat it with the reverence it deserves.
Payment
My preferred method of payment is Paypal, and Paypal is the only method of payment I will accept from buyers who are not resident in the United Kingdom (i.e. not resident in England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland).
From UK buyers only I will also accept Personal Cheques and Postal Orders. If paying by either of these methods your package will take a little longer to reach you as it will be despatched only when funds clear.
Returns Policy
I aim to make my listings as clear as possible, with comprehensive condition descriptions and clear photographs. If anything in my condition ratings I will tend to down rate a book rather than run the risk of being misleading. However I do accept that, on the rare occasion, a customer will not be satisfied for whatever reason and will want to return a book for a refund. I am happy to accept returns, within the reasonable conditions stated below. I am always happy to communicate with customers to resolve any problem, so please do not hesitate to contact me for clarification on any point, or to resolve any issue.
Returns will be accepted within 30 days from the day the item is delivered to the customer.
The item must be returned in the condition in which it was received, therefore should be adequately packaged.
The buyer will bear the cost of the return posting and packing.
If the above criteria are met, a full refund will be made of the original cost of the item, but not of the original postage charge.
If the item is found to be, upon delivery to the customer, defective, then a full refund including the original postage cost will be offered. The customer will remain responsible for the cost of returning the item.
Definitions of the Condition of a Book
Aa a reputable online book seller, I use the Independent Online Bookseller's Association guidelines on how to describe a book's condition. Below is an explanation of each rating.
MINT (M): Without faults or defects, unread, in the same immaculate condition in which it was published (Note: very few 'new' books qualify for this grade, as many times there will be rubs/scuffs to the dustjackets from shipping, or bumped lower spine ends/corners from shelving).
FINE (F): Approaches the above, but not crisp. May have been carefully read and dustjacket may have been slightly rubbed or spine ends slightly bumped from shelving/shipping, but no real defects or faults.
(NOTE: From here on, there may be '+' and '-' in a grade, which will mean that it is above the grade noted but not quite to the next higher grade for '+', and that it is below the grade noted but not quite to the next lower grade for '-'.
NEAR FINE: A book or dustjacket approaching FINE but with a couple of very minor defects or faults.
VERY GOOD: A used book showing some small signs of wear on either binding or dustjacket. Any defects/faults must be noted.
GOOD: The average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted.
FAIR: A worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title page, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dustjacket, etc. may also be worn. All defects/faults must be noted.
POOR / READING COPY: A book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. May be soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted, and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.
EX-LIBRARY: Will always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the book.
BOOK CLUB: Will always be noted as such no matter what the condition of the book.
BINDING COPY: A book in which the pages or leaves are perfect but the binding is very bad, loose, off, or non-existent.
Always, if issued with one, the lack of a dustjacket or slipcase will be noted.
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