Author: R. M. Ballantyne
Title: The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean
Description: London, Blackie & Son Limited, 1902. Leather. Ballantyne's most popular work, now considered a classic of children's literature, in a lovely prize binding. A later edition of this work in a full calf prize binding with gilt detailing to the boards, spine and square, and marbled end papers and edges. Gold tooling to the front board stating that this volume is a special prize from Portsmouth Education Committee. Prize bookplate of Portsmouth Education Committee, awarding this special prize to Sidney Seward of Drayton Road Boys' School, dated 1908. Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a prolific Scottish author and accomplished artist, best remembered for his adventure tales for children. He greatly influenced Robert Louis Stevenson, who used various themes he found in Ballantyne's work in his famous book Treasure Island. This is his most successful novel, a classic work of children's literature, in which three boys survive a shipwreck and are marooned on a South Pacific island. In a full calf prize binding. Externally smart, with a little rubbing to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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