The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. That question has been asked ever since robert louis stevenson published his treasure island book in 1883. It is in surprisingly good condition, with no tears or cracks, and only slight to moderate wear on the covers and binding. If you had the original book from 1883 or the original serialization from 188182, you could get more money. Mar 22, 2009 book is a 1915 copy of treasure island by robert louis stevenson. Famous characters include jim hawkins, long john silver, and ben gunn. He was lying very much as we had left him, only a little higher, and he seemed both weak and excited. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The first edition of treasure island stevenson, robert louis. Robert louis stevenson and the missing map of treasure island.
Treasure island is best enjoyed as its author intended, simply as a good tale well told silvey, 631. Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an x, schooners, the black spot, tropical islands, and onelegged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders. About noon i stopped at the captains door with some cooling drinks and medicines. Treasure island was first serialized in young folks magazine from 1881 to 1882 and then published in novel form in 1883. Reading treasure island, we feel the salt spray of the novel, hear the booming surf on the reef, and glimpse the quick wink of that smartest of. Editions of treasure island by robert louis stevenson. Today this treasure hoard would be worth from twentyfive to. It deals with themes such as fighting, pirates, sailing ships and finding treasure. Collecting treasure island by stevenson, robert louis first. I have a first edition treasure island book published in. First edition, first issue, with all the following points. Treasure island is a novel by robert louis stevenson 18501894. Treasure island ladybirds childrens classics by ladybird and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
Collecting treasure island by stevenson, robert louis. First published in book form in 1883, treasure island remains one of the bestloved childrens stories of all time. An instant success, it has remained immensely popular ever since, published in innumerable editions, and frequently adapted for stage, film and television. Treasure island 1883 squire trelawnay, dr livesey, and the rest of. The serial publication in young folks running through january 1882 was not especially wellreceived, 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. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, 9780141192451, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The film is based on the 1883 novel of the same title by robert louis stevenson and stars. He frightens the locals by getting raucously drunk and singing the sea chanty. Abridged version of the original story of treasure island, 1 x cd, narrated by luke evans and lasting for approx. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, first edition. The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in scotland by stevenson and his nephew. The first illustrated version was said to be an american publisher, roberts brothers of boston, who released the book in february 1884 with four illustrations by the artist f. It recounts the thrilling adventures of jim hawkins, a young boy who finds a mysterious map in the sea trunk of an old sailor who has died in his parents inn.
First published as a book on 23 may 1883, it was originally serialized in the childrens magazine young folks between 1881 and 1882 under the title treasure island or, the mutiny of the hispaniola with stevenson adopting the pseudonym. Treasure island is an adventurous story written by robert louis stevenson. Although the breeze had now utterly failed, we had made a great deal of way during the night, and were now lying becalmed about half a mile to the southeast of the low eastern coast. Treasure island simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Treasure island first edition by robert louis stevenson. Amazon photos unlimited photo storage free with prime. Originally published by robert louis stevenson as a magazine serial between 1881 and 1882, treasure island was first published as a book in 1883. We owe this persistent stereotype to, and can blame its most recent incarnation in the increasingly awful pirates of the caribbeanfranchise, on robert louis stevensons treasure island 1883. Directed by byron haskin, it stars bobby driscoll as jim hawkins and robert newton as long john silver. Collectors really only want first editions, or very close to first. Treasure island is an adventure novel by scottish author robert louis stevenson, narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold. This work was initially serialised in the childrens magazine young folks between 1881 and 1882, and first published in book form in 1883 by cassell and company, london. Treasure island is an 1883 novel by robert louis stevenson.
Treasure island, classic adventure novel by robert louis stevenson that was serialized in the magazine young folks in 188182 under the title the seacook. How much is my treasure island book from 1911 worth. The first treasure island illustrations rare and antique books. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous long john silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself. This book is a hard back, is in excellent condition. Treasure island simple english wikipedia, the free.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title treasure island. Robert louis balfour stevenson treasure island 1883. Fourteen years after the novel was published, longmans magazine published the persons of the tale, in which captain smollett and long john silver step out of the narrative after the 32nd chapter to have a chat in an open place not far from the story. A variety of essays and short stories followed, most of which were published in magazines. There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates loot on treasure island. Treasure island is a gripping pirate story, fastpaced by the standards of its time and full of action. Modified reverse of the shield nickel, used from 1867 1883. Robert louis stevenson 18501894 was born in edinburgh, the son of a prosperous civil engineer.
Appears in 20 books from 1883 2007 page 102 the appearance of the island when i came on deck next morning was altogether changed. Many influences contributed to stevensons masterwork, but a general history of the robberies and murders of the. The 10 best first lines in fiction books the guardian. At the start of the book jim lives with his mother in an inn. The story opens at jims fathers inn, the admiral benbow. During the book jim meets ben gunn who has lived on the island for three years. These will typically sell higher in an vintage book store or private sale compared to an auction. The answer to that question has now been discovered by outer banks nc author, john amrhein, jr. Treasure island young readers classics by robert louis stevenson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Traditionally considered a comingofage story, treasure island is the classic pirate tale, known for its superb atmosphere. How much is the original treasure island book worth mine has.
The book was meant to just be stories that he told to his stepson, and ended up being published into a great story that has been famous and told for generations. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Now im almost positive its the first edition i did some research and and it seems like it is the first edition,now even if is not a first edition it still says it was published in 1883 when that book did get first published, so it might still be worth something now the binding is sort of coming apart, but the pages are in perfect condition for being 127 years old lol. A wild seaman, billy bones, comes to stay, bringing with him a large sea chest. Jul, 2012 have a book, treasure island by louis stevenson. His inland voyage 1878 and travels with a donkey 1878 describe some of his experiences there. The story was originally serialised in the childrens magazine young folks under the title the sea cook over a period of several months from 188182. Its the tale of teenage jim hawkins who discovers a treasure map and sets sail as a cabin boy along with long john silver and the rest of the crew as they embark on their quest for treasure. Although he began his career as an essayist and travel writer, the success of treasure island 1883 and kidnapped 1886 established his reputation as a writer of. For this reason, it has been a staple of school reading lists, at least until the stultifying hand of political correctness started to remove it from the curriculum.
I have an 1883 treasure island book i was wondering what. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson first edition. Up for auction is this very nice collectable 1st edition book you must have for your boy scout collection. Like many childrens classics of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, treasure island was first published serially, in the young folks magazine, before being released in book form in 1883.
How much is the original 1883 copy of treasure island book worth i believe its the 1st edition. X marked the spot of the buried treasure and so the hunt began. The serial publication in young folks running through january 1882 was not especially wellreceived, 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. During the book jim meets ben gunn who has lived on the island. Treasure island 1883chapter 3 wikisource, the free. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, jim hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. The book has been adapted to movies, comic books, and other media movies. Books in good condition may have some wear to the cover and binding, highlighting throughout the book, and other minor cosmetic issues but remains very usable. The 1950 walt disney denham studios film treasure island mentions several famous pirate coins, pieces of eight, guineas, and doubloons. Treasure island first edition robert louis stevenson. Make offer treasure island by robert louis stevenson hardcover 1911 first edition robert louis stevenson works 15 volumes in red scribners 18951920 illustrated.
Treasure island 1883 and kidnapped 1886 were the first of stevensons novels to be published by cassell, both first serialized in young folks, then afterwards published in book form, and they remained among the bestsellers on cassells. Treasure island is one of those stories that is so famous you already know it prior to reading the book. Moby dick, herman melville, illustrated by rockwell kent, 1930. The first return to treasure island was made by robert louis stevenson himself. Answers is the place to go to get the answers you need and to ask the questions you want.
Mar 05, 2016 first book version of the adventure novel. Robert louis stevensons tale of action and adventure in treasure island contained a detailed map on the inside cover that showed the location of a careers worth of looting by the notorious pirate captain flint. Stevenson created a worlduntoitself, with a ships worth of pirates and rogues, good souls and bad. But for the 1911 version, i would say you could get roughly anywhere from 50 to 230 dollars, depending on who you sell it to and the condition. The paper had been sealed in several places with a thimble by way of seal.
Treasure island is an adventure novel by robert louis stevenson. Treasure island 1883 wikisource, the free online library. First published as a book on may 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the childrens magazine young folks between 188182 under the title treasure island. Known predominantly as a childrens story, treasure island, has its roots in very adult themes and actually reads like an adult novel.
How much is the original 1883 copy of treasure island book. The book has been adapted to movies, comic books, and other media. Treasure island, robert louis stevenson, 1911 this is the edition with the misnumbered page for chapter xvi says page 23. The doctor opened the seals with great care, and there fell out the map of an island, with latitude and longitude, soundings, names of hills and bays and inlets, and every particular that. It is not a first edition, being as treasure island was first published in 1883. Although not the first book about pirates, treasure island is considered by many to be the best. Many influences contributed to stevensons masterwork, but a general history of the robberies and. Titled treasure island every boys library boy scout edition. But remember, treasure island wasnt originally published in 1911, it was published in 1883.
For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. It was with the publication of treasure island in 1883, however, that stevenson achieved wide recognition and fame. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson librarything. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. Treasure island classic starts series by robert louis. Treasure island tells of jim hawkins boyhood adventure on a quest for buried treasure. The book is nice, and the illustrations are wonderful in their color and.
A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. May 25, 2000 this edition also includes stevensons essay on the composition of treasure island. Robert louis balfour stevenson treasure island 1883 scotland, 18501894 it is generally understood that stevenson designed this story for juvenile readers, and there can be no question of the enthusiasm with which the book has been received by the younger element, but there is no doubt that their elders press them hard in the same spirit. That book was made by a mr mark twain, and he told the truth, mainly. Two years after wilkinss book was published a treasure hunter found an uncanny resemblance between this skeleton island and oak island in nova scotia, canada. Treasure island is a book by robert louis stevenson. How much is the original treasure island book worth mine has the. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Treasure island is such an old tale, first published as a book in 1883, and though its a classic adventure its perhaps not too exciting for younger children now in its original form. Walt disney treasure island is an iconic adventure pirate story, it is the book that almost everyone has had in our childhood and is chock full of all the images of pirates we know today whether it be in literature or cinematography. Treasure island is a 1950 live action adventure film produced by walt disney productions, adapted from robert louis stevensons 1883 novel. It is about pirates and a treasure hunt on a tropical isle. Jim, he said, youre the only one here thats worth anything.
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