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

STEVENSON, Robert Louis.

Item Number: 25015

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. Octavo,  complete set, 34 volumes, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled panels, raised bands with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers. In 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).