Published in London by Chatto & Windus, Piccadilly, 1886.
An early Victorian edition of Stevenson’s novel, published shortly after the original book edition of 1885.
This copy is clearly marked Third Edition on the title page and is bound in dark blue cloth with attractive gilt lettering to the spine.
Robert Louis Stevenson is best known for classics including Treasure Island, Kidnapped and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, making this an appealing early edition for collectors of Stevenson, Victorian literature and antiquarian books.
Details:
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Title: Prince Otto: A Romance Publisher: Chatto & Windus Place of publication: London Year: 1886 Edition: Third Edition Binding: Hardback / cloth Language: English ISBN: None – published before ISBNs were introduced
Condition:
Good antique condition for a book of this age.
The dark blue cloth boards show general rubbing, surface marks and age-related wear, particularly around the corners and edges. The gilt spine lettering remains clear and attractive.
The page edges show noticeable age toning, browning and spotting/foxing.
The book also has naturally uneven/uncut page edges and varying page widths, consistent with antique book production.
There is visible age-related toning and marking to the endpapers, including larger areas of browning/offsetting. Interior pages are generally clean for their age with occasional foxing and marks.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
A genuine 1886 Robert Louis Stevenson Third Edition, now around 140 years old.