Kidnapped: Being the Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751.
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1938. First Edition. Limited Edition of 1,500 numbered copies, of which this is number 1,098. Signed by the illustrator Hans Alexander Mueller on the limitation page. Tall octavo, xiv, 237 pages, publisher's original glassine dust jacket. Publisher's original red cloth covered boards with gilt-lettered black leather spine label. Publisher's original decorative slipcase. Laid in is a piece of related publisher's ephemera. Kidnapped: Being the Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751 by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1886, is a classic historical adventure novel set against the turbulent backdrop of post–Jacobite Scotland. Written as the firsthand account of young David Balfour, the story follows his shocking betrayal by a greedy uncle, his abduction aboard a brig, and his unlikely partnership with the charismatic Highlander Alan Breck Stewart. Together, they navigate political intrigue, treacherous landscapes, and deadly pursuits as David seeks both justice and his rightful inheritance. Blending fast-paced action with rich historical detail, Stevenson’s novel offers a vivid portrayal of 18th-century Scottish life, exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and moral courage. It remains one of Stevenson’s most celebrated works and a cornerstone of adventure literature. A few small rips to the scarce glassine wrapper. Some minor rubbing and wear, slight odor, else in very good condition. Item #170
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