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A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
by Stevenson, Robert Louis
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- Near fine.
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London: Longmans, Green, and Co, 1885. First issue. Near fine.. First edition, publisher's presentation copy, of this enduring collection of children's verse. The first major collection of poetry for children to capture the popular imagination, and still the most immune to the passage of time long after most Victorian sentimental verse has fallen away from the general memory. An uncanny spirit moves in and under Stevenson's gently rhythmic verses, most particularly in the nine poems of "A Child Alone": here, the child-subject and child-reader is captain of her ship and master of her lonely kingdom; his only companions his books, his doll, a "child of air," a "playmate that never was seen," or no-one at all but the moon. The first issue contained only 1000 copies (ref. Prideaux).
A beautiful copy, with a contemporary inscription by Sarah Anne Byles to politician [T].D. Sullivan, M.P. on St. Patrick's Day, 1888; Lady Byles was an active supporter of Home Rule (unlike Stevenson himself) and later president of the Women's National Liberal Association. 6.5'' x 4.5''. Original bevelled blue cloth with gilt publisher's device to front cover. Gilt-lettered spine, with "of" in smaller type and normal apostrophe. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. "Two Series" not present in list "by the same author" (ref. Beinecke). [2], x, 101 pages. Gift inscription from Lady Byles on half-title. Publisher's presentation blind stamp to title page. Toning to endpapers. Minor edgewear and light scuffing to boards, spine faintly sunned; gilt lettering still bright.
A beautiful copy, with a contemporary inscription by Sarah Anne Byles to politician [T].D. Sullivan, M.P. on St. Patrick's Day, 1888; Lady Byles was an active supporter of Home Rule (unlike Stevenson himself) and later president of the Women's National Liberal Association. 6.5'' x 4.5''. Original bevelled blue cloth with gilt publisher's device to front cover. Gilt-lettered spine, with "of" in smaller type and normal apostrophe. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. "Two Series" not present in list "by the same author" (ref. Beinecke). [2], x, 101 pages. Gift inscription from Lady Byles on half-title. Publisher's presentation blind stamp to title page. Toning to endpapers. Minor edgewear and light scuffing to boards, spine faintly sunned; gilt lettering still bright.
Synopsis
Rediscover the delight and innocence of childhood in these classic poems from celebrated Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson.From make-believe to climbing trees, bedtime stories to morning play and favorite cousins to beloved mothers.Here is a very special collection to be treasured for ever. First published in 1885, the first printing of A Child's Garden of Verses ran 1000 copies by Longhaus, Green and Co in London. This book was not illustrated until the 1896 edition, published 2 years after Stevenson's death. The collection contains about 65 poems, and many of the poems, including “The Land of Counterpane,” take a positive perspective on Stevenson's own childhood which was plagued by sickness. He dedicated the work to his nurse Alison Cunningham. Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, musician and travel writer. (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) Although he died at just forty four years old and suffered from ill health the majority of his life he managed to travel and write extensively in that short period. His most famous works are Treasure Island , Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde , Kidnapped, and A Child's Garden of Verses . Although Stevenson fell out of the canon for a number of years, today he is one of the most translated authors and is highly celebrated for his stories.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 39583
- Title
- A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
- Author
- Stevenson, Robert Louis
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First issue
- Publisher
- Longmans, Green, and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1885
- Keywords
- 19th century,English & British,Poetry
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