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Auction #135 begins on 12 Nov 2026

Stevenson (Robert Louis)

THE WORKS OF ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

Pentland Edition

Published: Cassell and Company, London, 1906

Edition: Pentland Edition

Reserve: $300

Approximately:

Estimate: $350-450

Bidding opens: 12 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 19 Nov 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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The works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Pentland Edition. Original Black boards, a VG or better set, some minor fading and the odd nick to boards. Vol IV and XII both with some dampstaining visible at the top corners of much of the volumes, but all other books at least VG+ or better internally. All copies #524 of 1550 copies. Ex-libris for Michael Scott in front of each book.
From the Library of Michael Scott, sometime conductor at the Bavarian State Opera and lieutenant commander of the Royal Navy, he emigrated to South Africa after the Second World War. Scott invested decades building a vast collection of books, music and recordings. The collection was purchased by The University of Stellenbosch and considered one of the finest music collections in South Africa. This book comes along with around 3000 other volumes from the Scott collection, was purchased from the University.

  • Jacket Condition: n/a
  • Binding Condition: Very Good or better
  • Overall Condition: Very Good or Better
  • Size: 23cm x 15.5cm


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