Defoe, Robinson Crusoe, 1859 Thwaites illustrations
"The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe", by Daniel De Foe, Including a Memoir of the Author, and an Essay on his Writings, illustrated by William Thwaites, published in 1859 by James Miller New York, undated [1859]. There are 22 listed text illustrations by Thwaites and c.20 unlisted additional full-page b/w plates
William H. Thwaites (active 1854-1871) an engraver, designer, illustrator, and landscape painter. He exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1854, 1858, and 1860, and at the Brooklyn Art Association from 1868 to 1871. Thwaites was active in New York City from 1854 to 1860. He was living in London in 1863.
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) --------- $12.50
Canada: Priority (c. 2-6 weeks) - $27.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) --- $37.50
Condition Report: Hard boards, original embossed cloth, gold stamped spine and front board, black decorations on the back cover [some cloth wear]; 5" x 6.1/2"; dark green decorated endpapers [the back endpaper is missing]; xxviii + 93 pages + c.20 additional plates + publisher’s catalog; pages, some soiling, a few small c.1/4" edge creases, a few page corner folds, good condition.
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"The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe", by Daniel De Foe, Including a Memoir of the Author, and an Essay on his Writings, illustrated by William Thwaites, published in 1859 by James Miller New York, undated [1859]. There are 22 listed text illustrations by Thwaites and c.20 unlisted additional full-page b/w plates
William H. Thwaites (active 1854-1871) an engraver, designer, illustrator, and landscape painter. He exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1854, 1858, and 1860, and at the Brooklyn Art Association from 1868 to 1871. Thwaites was active in New York City from 1854 to 1860. He was living in London in 1863.
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) --------- $12.50
Canada: Priority (c. 2-6 weeks) - $27.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) --- $37.50
Condition Report: Hard boards, original embossed cloth, gold stamped spine and front board, black decorations on the back cover [some cloth wear]; 5" x 6.1/2"; dark green decorated endpapers [the back endpaper is missing]; xxviii + 93 pages + c.20 additional plates + publisher’s catalog; pages, some soiling, a few small c.1/4" edge creases, a few page corner folds, good condition.
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