{"product_id":"1887-rare-first-edition-the-merry-men-by-robert-louis-stevenson-goldstone-copy","title":"1887 Rare First Edition The Merry Men by Robert Louis Stevenson – Goldstone Copy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Louis Stevenson.\u003cbr data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eThe Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"335\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Chatto \u0026amp; Windus, Piccadilly, 1887. First Edition.\u003cbr data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" x 5\".\u003cbr data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"447\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296 pages + publisher’s catalogue.\u003cbr data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good original publisher’s decorative blue cloth binding, richly adorned with gilt stars and floral motifs on the upper cover and spine. Gilt title to spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, the rear cover shows a small area of discoloration along the outer edge - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Housed in a good (overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) custom red morocco-backed clamshell case with gilt spine lettering and matching chemise for protection.\u003cbr data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean - as shown). A distinguished bookplate of the eminent collector Adrian Homer Goldstone is affixed to the front pastedown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 350–500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A scarce first edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eThe Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert Louis Stevenson, published in 1887. The collection includes “The Merry Men,” “Will o’ the Mill,” “Markheim,” “Thrawn Janet,” “Olalla,” and “The Treasure of Franchard.” The stories, ranging from Gothic to philosophical fables, reveal Stevenson’s mastery of short fiction in the years following \u003cem data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde\u003c\/em\u003e. Its original gilt-stamped blue cloth binding, embellished with stars and floral motifs, makes this an especially attractive copy, here further enhanced by a custom protective case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer, one of the most influential literary figures of the late 19th century. Known for works such as \u003cem data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eKidnapped\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eThe Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde\u003c\/em\u003e, Stevenson was celebrated for his narrative skill, imaginative prose, and ability to blend romance, adventure, and psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the library of Adrian Homer Goldstone (1897–1977), bibliographer and renowned collector of Stevenson, Steinbeck, and Arthur Machen. His bookplate adorns the front pastedown, adding distinguished provenance to this copy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46884727849209,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250924MerryMen.jpg?v=1758723476","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1887-rare-first-edition-the-merry-men-by-robert-louis-stevenson-goldstone-copy","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}