Stevenson, Robert Louis — Island Nights' Entertainments

Cassell & Co The Beach of Falesa, which describes island life realistically. The Bottle Imp, set in Hawaii. The Isle of Voices, a Polynesian fable described as his weirdest story. First impression first state binding. Leaves were collected together and sent out in advance for the Colonial market as was usual at that time, hence catalogue dated September 1892, and no list of Stevensons' other works due to haste. CONDITION Aqua Blue cloth with gilt titles and decoration, pp x [2] 227, frontis illus, one chromo litho map, and 26 b/w illus plates. Note stating copy was won off someone else in 1895 to verso of decorative ep, and a name stamped to half title, tissue guard not present, lean to copy, toned to rear ep, some foxing to cat at rear and odd spot to edges internally. Mostly nice and bright. H First Edition London Very Good 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall