Robert Louis Stevenson / Kidnapped from Novels and Tales Series 1927 Illustrated

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Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeKidnapped [from Novels and Tales Series]Stevenson, Robert Louis New York: Charles Schribner's Sons, 1927 Blind-stamped Leatherette boards, The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with budded spine edges. 7.5 inches tall; 281 pages. Illustrated with b/w plates Good / No Dust Jacket As Issued. Kidnapped is a historical fiction adventure novel written as a boys' novel and first published in the magazine Young Folks from May to July 1886. The novel has attracted the praise and admiration of writers as diverse as Henry James, Jorge Luis Borges, and Hilary Mantel.Full Title: Kidnapped: Being Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751: How he was Kidnapped and Cast away; his Sufferings in a Desert Isle; his Journey in the Wild Highlands; his acquaintance with Alan Breck Stewart and other notorious Highland Jacobites; with all that he Suffered at the hands of his Uncle, Ebenezer Balfour of Shaws, falsely so-called: Written by Himself and now set forth by Robert Louis Stevenson. And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Robert Louis Stevenson Reader 1906 “J” Charles Schribner’s Sons

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Charming vintage children's reader titled "Robert Louis Stevenson Reader by Catherine T. Bryce. Charles Scribner's Sons. Copyright 1906 by Charles Scribner's Sons. Printed in USA. Letter "J" printed under Printed in USA. Hardcover. Cover shows signs of age and use. Outer fabric on spine is torn and there is a peeled area on front cover at top edge as seen in the pictures. Pages are tight but have random stains, smudges and small edge tears. This does not effect the legibility of the print. Book is solid. Lovely illustrations. 88 pages. Measures 6"x 7 3/4". Owner's names are written on first blank page. Contents include: At the Sea-Side, My Bed Is A Boat, The Land of Nod, The Giant of Pillow-Hill, Windy Nights, Farewell to the Farm, My Shadow and more. Please examine pictures closely for best description and email me with questions. This book has been well used and loved by little children and is not in perfect condition. Thanks for looking.

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Runway to the Sun by Col. Robert Scott, Hardcover 1945 Book, B178

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"Runway to the Sun" by Col. Robert Scott is a first edition hardcover book published in 1945. Written in English, this book offers a unique perspective on World War II through the eyes of the author. With a focus on action, biographies, history, and adaptation, this book provides a gripping narrative that transports readers to the time of the war. The title itself suggests a sense of urgency and adventure, making it a compelling read for history buffs and those interested in the tales of espionage and bravery during this tumultuous period.

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