Moral Emblems & Other Poems, Robert Louis Stevenson — 1st Edition

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Moral Emblems & Other Poems, Robert Louis Stevenson — 1st Edition

Name: Moral Emblems & Other Poems, Robert Louis Stevenson — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6901
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Publication: London, Chatto & Windus, 1921

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xxi, 79, [1].

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original blue cloth binding remains tightly bound and structurally sound, exhibiting some minor sunning to the spine alongside light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. The gilt lettering on the spine remains entirely legible and reasonably bright. The text block is firm, and the untrimmed edges show only expected age-related toning and minor dustiness. Internally, the pages are clean and well-preserved, resulting in a handsome, solid copy free of significant wear.

Catalogue Note: This volume represents the first collected trade edition ("first thus") of these charming verses and woodcuts. They were initially printed on a miniature toy press at Davos in the Swiss Alps by a young Lloyd Osbourne, Stevenson's stepson, for private circulation.

The collection is profusely illustrated throughout with Stevenson's delightfully naive woodcuts, which perfectly capture the playful essence of the poetry. Osbourne also contributes an insightful preface that illuminates the history of the Davos Press and the collaborative spirit of their time in Switzerland. Copies in the original binding presenting without significant wear are becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market.

Conceived during a period of convalescence in the Swiss Alps, Moral Emblems & Other Poems offers a delightful glimpse into the playful, creative mind of Robert Louis Stevenson. Accompanied by his own rustic woodcuts, these whimsical verses were originally printed on a toy press by his young stepson, Lloyd Osbourne. This collection preserves the intimate, collaborative spirit of its creation, presenting a series of affectionately moralising tales that continue to charm readers and collectors today.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Robert Louis Stevenson

Book Publisher: Chatto & Windus

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 101

Book Publication Year: 1921

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Robert Louis Stevenson

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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