Stevenson, Robert Louis (Stevenson, Charles Alexander) — An Inland Voyage. Association copy

G : in good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed and gilt dulled with light marking to rear. Spine sunned. Wear to spine ends London C Kegan Paul & Co First Edition 200mm x 140mm (8" x 6"). x, 237pp. Robert Louis Stevenson's first published book, being an account of his travels through France and Belgium on a canoe. The half title is inscribed 'Charles Alex Stevenson 28, Douglas Crescent [Edinburgh]'. Personal copy of Charles Alexander Stevenson, cousin to R L Stevenson and a preeminent Scottish lighthouse engineer who designed or improved over 30 lighthouses, advanced optical and fog-signal technology. His work strengthened maritime safety around Scotlands coasts and influenced lighthouse engineering internationally.