ST. IVES BEING THE ADVENTURES OF A FRENCH PRISONER IN ENGLAND

London: Heinemann, 1898. Early 20th century polished calf, spine gilt extra, gilt labels, t.e.g., gilt 'RLS' device on both boards, original cloth spine (rubbed) and upper panel bound in rear. Spine extremities a bit worn, with small nick at crown otherwise very good. First British edition, preceded by the New York edition published by Scribner. Stevenson had completed the first thirty chapters at the time of his death; the concluding chapters, following Stevenson's outline, were written by Quiller-Couch. PRIDEAUX 49:2. BEINECKE 655. (Inventory #: WRCLIT58605)