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The Wrecker
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The Wrecker Cloth - 1892

by Robert Louis Stevenson; Lloyd Osbourne

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
  • first

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London, Paris & Melbourne: Cassell & Company, Limited, 1892. Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 5.5". William Hole and W. L. Metcalf. A second edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's ocean adventure written in collaboration with Lloyd Osbourne, illustrated by W. L. Metcalf and William Hole. An exciting adventure mystery comprising loosely linked episodes.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was an important Scottish novelist, best known for these works. His works were extremely widely-read and acclaimed during his lifetime, and he is one of the most widely translated authors in the world. Written by Stevenson in collaboration with his stepson Lloyd Osbourne. Illustrated by William Hole and W. L. Metcalf.The second edition of this popular work, released the same year as the first edition.A fantastic tale of adventure by Robert Louis Stevenson. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, with a little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and the odd mark to the boards. Pencil gift inscription to the half title page. Internally, front hinge is strained with binding exposed, otherwise firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good
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  • Title The Wrecker
  • Author Robert Louis Stevenson; Lloyd Osbourne
  • Illustrator William Hole and W. L. Metcalf
  • Binding Cloth
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Publisher Cassell & Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne
  • Date 1892
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 782R53

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