Stevenson Collection (#2)

Robert Louis Stevenson with family, in front of the house at Vailima (b / w photo)
1729109 Robert Louis Stevenson with family, in front of the house at Vailima (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

We were both hidden by the open door, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482312 We were both hidden by the open door, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

The barrel shook as he leaned his shoulder against it, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482314 The barrel shook as he leaned his shoulder against it, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Jim and Long John Silver in Bristol, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482311 Jim and Long John Silver in Bristol, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

I stumbled and rolled headlong, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482317 I stumbled and rolled headlong, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

It struck poor Tom point foremost, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482315 It struck poor Tom point foremost, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

The boat sank by the stern in three feet of water, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482316 The boat sank by the stern in three feet of water, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

A man leaned out in the moonlight, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482313 A man leaned out in the moonlight, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Inside cover design, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482310 Inside cover design, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Inside cover design, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482309 Inside cover design, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Carriage of the Minister from the United States, Mr
6339039 Carriage of the Minister from the United States, Mr by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Carriage of the Minister from the United States, Mr)

Stevenson, Advertisements (litho)
5236371 Stevenson, Advertisements (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stevenson, Advertisements)

And he looked in the face of the man and lo! The face was his own
908649 And he looked in the face of the man and lo! The face was his own by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

"But be at rest, the Black Arrow flieth no more, 1916 (litho)
2920204 " But be at rest, the Black Arrow flieth no more, 1916 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The little cockle dipped into the swell and staggered under every gust of wind
2920200 The little cockle dipped into the swell and staggered under every gust of wind, 1916 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

"We must be in the dungeons, "Dick remarked, 1916 (litho)
2920199 " We must be in the dungeons, " Dick remarked, 1916 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inside cover design, 1916 (colour litho)
2920194 Inside cover design, 1916 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Arrow published by Schribners 1916 N C Wyeth (1882-1945)); American

A costume sketch by Robert Ten Eyck Stevenson (From Mahieu Costume Company) for an Oriental Nautch dancer, 1927 Date: 1927

Tatler Weddings and Engagements page, featuring Miss Kathleen Greenwood, Captain M E Dennis and Miss Joan Graham and Miss Muriel Stevenson Woodrow 1930

The fight in the cavern: It showed me Hands and his companion locked together in a deadly
1218843 The fight in the cavern: It showed me Hands and his companion locked together in a deadly wrestle (colour litho) by Wyeth

Long John Silver and Hawkins: To me he was kind and always glad to see me in the galley
1218840 Long John Silver and Hawkins: To me he was kind and always glad to see me in the galley (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jim Hawkins leaves home: I said good bye to my mother and the cove (colour litho)
1218839 Jim Hawkins leaves home: I said good bye to my mother and the cove (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carriage of the Minister from the Netherlands, M. Dedel, in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) British author best known for his bestselling books
5615714 Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) British author best known for his bestselling books Treasure Island, Kidnapped and the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

In the fork like a mast headed seaman, there stood a man in a green tabard
2920197 In the fork like a mast headed seaman, there stood a man in a green tabard, spying far and wide, 1916 (colour litho) by Wyeth

The Black Arrow title page, 1916 (litho)
2920195 The Black Arrow title page, 1916 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Arrow published by Schribners 1916 N C Wyeth (1882-1945)); American

Advert, William Stevenson & Co, Glasgow
Advert for William Stevenson & Co, bathroom fittings, Brown Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Israel hands: "One more step, Mr Hands", said I "and I
1218844 Israel hands: " One more step, Mr Hands", said I " and I ll blow your brains out" (colour litho) by Wyeth

Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish author
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), Scottish author. 19th century

Captain Smollett defies the mutineers: then climbing on the roof
1218841 Captain Smollett defies the mutineers: then climbing on the roof, he with his own hand ran up the colours (colour litho) by Wyeth

Illustration from Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson (engraving)
GIA1163347 Illustration from Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; British, out of copyright

First came the bride, a sorry sight, as pale as the winter, clinging to Sir Daniels arm
2920202 First came the bride, a sorry sight, as pale as the winter, clinging to Sir Daniels arm, 1916 (colour litho) by Wyeth

Captain Bones routs Black Dog: One last tremulous cut would have split him had it not
1218838 Captain Bones routs Black Dog: One last tremulous cut would have split him had it not been intercepted by our big signboard (colour litho) by Wyeth

Title Page (colour litho)
1218837 Title Page (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treasure Island published by Charles Schribners Sons 1933 N C Wyeth); American

Pictures in Winter (colour litho)
5198364 Pictures in Winter (colour litho) by Broughton, Hilda (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures in Winter)

He led Jack up to the man who sat on the barrell, from Howard Pyle
3436657 He led Jack up to the man who sat on the barrell, from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates published by Harper & Bros, 1921 (litho) by Pyle

And Lawless keeping half a step in front of his companion
2920201 And Lawless keeping half a step in front of his companion and holding his head forward like a hunting dog upon the scent - studied out his path, 1916 (litho) by Wyeth

Lastly a little before dawn, a spearman has come staggering to the moat side
2920198 Lastly a little before dawn, a spearman has come staggering to the moat side, pierced by arrows, 1916 (litho) by Wyeth

"Now mark me mine host"Sir Donald said, "
2920196 " Now mark me mine host" Sir Donald said, " follow but mine orders and I shall be your good Lord ever", 1916 (litho) by Wyeth

Front cover, 1916 (colour litho)
2920193 Front cover, 1916 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Arrow published by Schribners 1916 N C Wyeth (1882-1945)); American

Talolo, wearing the ceremonial dress of a manaia, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
618967 Talolo, wearing the ceremonial dress of a manaia, c.1895 (b/w photo) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Talolo (dates unknown) was the son of a matai in Vaimoso

Stevenson, Alabama, August 1863 (engraving)
959348 Stevenson, Alabama, August 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stevenson, Alabama, August 1863)

Stevenson (litho)
5236374 Stevenson (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stevenson. Page from Mahatma magazine, September 1898.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection; American

The attack on the block house: The boarders swarmed over the fence like monkeys
1218842 The attack on the block house: The boarders swarmed over the fence like monkeys (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front Cover (colour litho)
1218836 Front Cover (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treasure Island published by Charles Schribners Sons 1933 N C Wyeth); American

The kidnap of David Balfour, Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 7 published
3248682 The kidnap of David Balfour, Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 7 published, 1950s (litho) by Stott, William (1857-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There were seven or eight assailants, and but one to keep head against them
2920203 There were seven or eight assailants, and but one to keep head against them, 1916 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Stevenson: A Journey through Adventure, Literature, and Legacy" Embark on a thrilling voyage with Stevenson as we unravel the captivating tales behind this iconic name. From the intricate Treasure Island map that ignited our imagination to the colorful illustrations by N. C. Wyeth, his literary genius continues to enchant readers of all ages. Elizabeth Gaskell once said, "I wish I had written Treasure Island. " Such was the impact of Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece that it left even fellow authors in awe. With his pen as his compass, he transported us to distant lands filled with pirates and buried treasure. But Stevenson's legacy extends far beyond fictional worlds. His final photograph captures a man who dedicated his life to storytelling and adventure. Whether aboard his beloved yacht Casco or immersed in writing at home, he embodied an insatiable thirst for exploration. Yet there is more to Stevenson than meets the eye. In an unexpected twist, an advertisement from Marple and Gillott Ltd. , scrap metal merchants, reveals another facet of this multifaceted figure – a connection between literature and industry that few may have known. During World War I, when women were fighting for recognition on various fronts, honours were bestowed upon them for their invaluable contributions. And amidst this backdrop of change and progress emerged Stevenson's enduring characters like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – symbolic representations of human duality that continue to resonate today. From Muckle Flugga's majestic lighthouse guarding treacherous shores to the timeless allure of Stevenson's writing desk where stories came alive; each hint unravels a different chapter in this extraordinary tale. So let us celebrate Stevenson – not just as a name but as an embodiment of adventure itself. His words have stood the test of time while inspiring generations to embrace curiosity and embark on their own quests for discovery.