STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894); A. Edward Newton (1864-1940) - The History of Moses

Doylesford, Penna, Privately Printed [for] A. Edward Newton, "Oak Knoll, 1919. Stiff Wrappers. Limited Edition reproducing Robert Louis Stevenson's earliest literary composition. Foolscap 8vo (178 x 120mm): [2],10pp, with tissue-guarded color frontispiece of Israelites Going Out of Egypt (from a childhood drawing Stevenson made to illustrate this composition for a family competition) and full-page facsimiles of Mrs. Stevenson's manuscript (the six-year-old R.L.S. dictated the story to her over six successive Sunday evenings) and of a page from his uncle's "The Happy Sunday [Reward] Book." Original blue paper wrappers printed in black, stitched (as issued) with braided blue cord. Inscribed to recto of first leaf: "With the Compliments of A. Edw. Newton this first edition of R. L. S." A Fine Copy. Wainwright 92. Most sources say Stevenson was six years old when, competing against his cousins, he won a prize from one of his Balfour uncles for this history of Moses dedicated to his mother. Newton, the avid bibliophile, purchased the manuscript in an Anderson sale (November 24, 1914, lot 294) and later issued this limited edition. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.). Fine .

See/Hide Conditions of Sale

Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale

We sell only genuine rare and antiquarian books. Every effort has been made to describe them carefully and accurately, and all are unconditionally guaranteed. Fine Editions Ltd is a member of IOBA and subscribes to that association of online booksellers's codes of ethics.

Payment:
All purchases must be paid in advance by check drawn on a U.S. bank, wire transfer, PayPal, or credit card. Libraries and institutions may arrange deferred billing; credit terms are settlement within 30 days of the date of invoice, unless agreed otherwise at time of sale. Bona fide rare and antiquarian booksellers (in other words, those from whom we might be interested in buying) may deduct their reciprocal discount, provided the account is paid in full by check within 10 days of the date of invoice. New York State residents without a current resale certificate (ST-120) on file will be charged 8.875% sales tax. All items remain the property of Fine Editions Ltd until payment is made in full.

Returns:
Any item may be returned if found unsatisfactory for any reason within 10 days of purchase, with prior notification via email. Refunds are limited to the original purchase price, including initial delivery costs. Returns must be carefully packaged and promptly shipped.

Standard shipping (UPS Media Mail) to any address in the United States is free (for direct website orders only), although oversize books and sets may incur charges. For domestic Priority shipping, add $13.50 for the first item and $2.50 for each additional item (with the exception of oversize items and sets). Delivery confirmation and insurance are provided at our expense. All International orders are sent via airmail, with rate depending on weight and size. Most octavo sized-books can be shipped for $28.50 ($26.50 to Canada and Mexico). Priority Mail International shipping is available, beginning at $65. Books weighing more than three pounds (quarto or folio) and sets will incur additional charges. Delivery confirmation and insurance are included.