{"product_id":"treasure-island-robert-louis-stevenson-illustrated-junior-library-norman-price","title":"Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson Illustrated Junior Library Norman Price Grosset \u0026 Dunlap 1947 Copyright Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/strong\u003e by Robert Louis Stevenson is an Illustrated Junior Library hardcover published by Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap, with illustrations by Norman Price and special contents copyrighted in 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the classic pirate adventure of Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, a hidden treasure map, and the voyage to Treasure Island, presented in a handsome illustrated edition made for younger readers but equally at home on a shelf of classic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorman Price's artwork includes both full color plates and black and white illustrations throughout the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-classic-books\" title=\" Illustrated classic book\"\u003e Illustrated classic book\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treasure Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norman Price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special contents copyright 1947. This copy was inscribed in June 1956, confirming it was printed no later than that date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated Junior Library edition. Designed by Oscar Ogg. Exact printing not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with illustrated boards and original clear protective cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original clear protective cover is present. It has tears and areas of adhered paint or similar residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic adventure fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e No ISBN visible in this copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 inches x 7 inches x 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact with noticeable wear consistent with previous ownership and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are firmly held and the text shown is clear and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations remain clear, including full color artwork and black and white illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated boards retain strong color and the red tinted page edges remain visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original clear protective cover is still with the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clear protective cover is torn at the lower front and shows additional edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clear cover has white paint or another adhered substance in several areas. The exact material is not confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne interior page has noticeable wrinkling and creasing along the outer edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front endpaper carries a handwritten graduation inscription to Dennis Hurley from The Sanchez, dated June 1956.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hardcover edges and corners show light rubbing and wear visible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special contents of this Illustrated Junior Library edition were copyrighted in 1947, with book design credited to Oscar Ogg. Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap used the series to give classic stories an illustrated format for younger readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorman Price supplied both color and black and white artwork for this edition. His pirate scenes give readers another reason to seek out this particular version of Stevenson's story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe June 1956 graduation inscription gives this copy a firm ownership date. It also helps distinguish this earlier copy from later printings that continued to use the 1947 copyright material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone searching for the Treasure Island they remember from an older family or school bookshelf, the Illustrated Junior Library format may be the detail that makes the right copy recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48983913431295,"sku":"G2 – T4–3183","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Treasure_Island.jpg?v=1786318431","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/treasure-island-robert-louis-stevenson-illustrated-junior-library-norman-price","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}