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Robinson Crusoe

1815 Robinson Crusoe
1815 Robinson Crusoe

1815 Robinson Crusoe

By Daniel Defoe

Located in Bath, GB

A scarce and sought after 'academic edition' of Robinson Crusoe, an extensively annotated edition with footnotes on a wide variety of subjects.

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Antique 1810s British Books

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Paper

The Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Illustrated, 1931
The Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Illustrated, 1931

The Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Illustrated, 1931

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, as related by Himself.

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Vintage 1930s English Books

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Paper

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Illustrated by Frank Goodwin, 1925
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Illustrated by Frank Goodwin, 1925

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Illustrated by Frank Goodwin, 1925

By Daniel Defoe

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Defoe, Daniel. Robinson Crusoe. Philadelphia, Chicago, Toronto John C.

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Vintage 1920s American Romantic Books

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Fabric, Paper

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Two Volume Set, First (Thus) Edition, 1790
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Two Volume Set, First (Thus) Edition, 1790

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Two Volume Set, First (Thus) Edition, 1790

By Daniel Defoe

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Defoe’s first long work of fiction, The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe introduced two of the most-enduring characters in English literature, Robinson Cruso...

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Antique 1790s English Georgian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

1804 The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
1804 The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

1804 The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

By Daniel Defoe

Located in Bath, GB

Including a 'Life of Daniel Defoe' to the rear of Volume II, by George Chalmers. 'Robinson Crusoe' is a popular travelogue-style novel, seeing Crusoe's struggles as he spends twenty...

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Antique Early 1800s British Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Juan Fernandez Island by Anson '1749'
Antique Map of Juan Fernandez Island by Anson '1749'

Antique Map of Juan Fernandez Island by Anson '1749'

Located in Langweer, NL

Situated 670 km (362 nmi; 416 mi) off the coast of Chile, they are composed of three main volcanic islands: Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Maps

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Paper

English Folk Art Newel Post Figure of a Wildman
English Folk Art Newel Post Figure of a Wildman

English Folk Art Newel Post Figure of a Wildman

Located in Greenwich, CT

Most unusual English early 19th Century folk art carving of a wild man, most likely a newel post figure, depicted with groomed European hair, beard and mustache, but otherwise "nativ...

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Linocut from Lubomir Kellenberger, 1959 Slovakia
Linocut from Lubomir Kellenberger, 1959 Slovakia

Linocut from Lubomir Kellenberger, 1959 Slovakia

Located in Vienna, Austria

He is also well know for his book illustrations including Tom Sawyer and Robinson Crusoe. The linocut World freedom can be found in the National Slovak Galerie collection.

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Mid-20th Century Slovak Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Juan Fernandez Island and Cumberland Bay, Chile - ca.1749
Antique Map of Juan Fernandez Island and Cumberland Bay, Chile - ca.1749

Antique Map of Juan Fernandez Island and Cumberland Bay, Chile - ca.1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Situated 670 km (362 nmi; 416 mi) off the coast of Chile, they are composed of three main volcanic islands: Robinson Crusoe, Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Maps

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Paper

Montblanc ballpoint, the Limited Writers Edition, Daniel Defoe 2014
Montblanc ballpoint, the Limited Writers Edition, Daniel Defoe 2014

Montblanc ballpoint, the Limited Writers Edition, Daniel Defoe 2014

By Montblanc

Located in Delft, NL

As a novelist, pamphleteer and journalist, he was one of the founders of the English novel. He wrote Robinson Crusoe, one of the most published novels in English literature.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Desk Sets

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Resin

The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss, Illustrated by T. H. Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss, Illustrated by T. H. Robinson

The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss, Illustrated by T. H. Robinson

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The father in the story frequently reminds his sons to say their prayers and to be honest and hardworking.  The Swiss Family Robinson was one of the most successful of a large numbe...

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Antique Map of the Coast of Juan Fernandez by Van Schley, 1757
Antique Map of the Coast of Juan Fernandez by Van Schley, 1757

Antique Map of the Coast of Juan Fernandez by Van Schley, 1757

Located in Langweer, NL

This island was made famous by Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe as the island on which he was marooned.

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Original Antique Map of Juan Fernandez by Van Schley, 1757
Original Antique Map of Juan Fernandez by Van Schley, 1757

Original Antique Map of Juan Fernandez by Van Schley, 1757

Located in Langweer, NL

Juan Fernandes Island was later made famous by Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe as the island upon which he was marooned.

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Antique 18th Century French Maps

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Paper

Moskito Men Reunion, Juan Fernandez Island – Dampier Voyage Engraving, ca.1789
Moskito Men Reunion, Juan Fernandez Island – Dampier Voyage Engraving, ca.1789

Moskito Men Reunion, Juan Fernandez Island – Dampier Voyage Engraving, ca.1789

Located in Langweer, NL

Selkirk’s ordeal later inspired Daniel Defoe’s novel Robinson Crusoe, but Dampier’s earlier account already fascinated European audiences with its tale of endurance and survival in o...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Rare Surrealist Animal Hand-Colored Copper Engraving JJ Grandville, Paris 1875
Rare Surrealist Animal Hand-Colored Copper Engraving JJ Grandville, Paris 1875

Rare Surrealist Animal Hand-Colored Copper Engraving JJ Grandville, Paris 1875

By J. J. Grandville

Located in Palm Springs, CA

He illustrated several classics such as La Fontaine's Fables, Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, Swift's Gulliver's Travels, and Cervantes's Don Quixote.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Prints

Materials

Paper

Whimsical Animal Hand Colored Copper Plate Engraving by Granville, Paris 1875
Whimsical Animal Hand Colored Copper Plate Engraving by Granville, Paris 1875

Whimsical Animal Hand Colored Copper Plate Engraving by Granville, Paris 1875

By J. J. Grandville

Located in Palm Springs, CA

He illustrated several classics such as La Fontaine's Fables, Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, Swift's Gulliver's Travels, and Cervantes's Don Quixote.

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Prints

Materials

Paper

Surrealist Animal Hand-Colored Copper Plate Engraving by Granville, Paris 1875
Surrealist Animal Hand-Colored Copper Plate Engraving by Granville, Paris 1875

Surrealist Animal Hand-Colored Copper Plate Engraving by Granville, Paris 1875

By J. J. Grandville

Located in Palm Springs, CA

He illustrated several classics such as La Fontaine's Fables, Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, Swift's Gulliver's Travels, and Cervantes's Don Quixote.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Prints

Materials

Paper

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Illustrated by Louis Rhead, 1925
The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Illustrated by Louis Rhead, 1925

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Illustrated by Louis Rhead, 1925

By Louis Rhead

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

After 1900, Rhead devoted himself primarily to book illustration, creating memorable images for classic editions including Robin Hood, The Swiss Family Robinson, Robinson Crusoe, The...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Books

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Some of these works are still considered world literature today, think of Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" (1726) or Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" (1719). [Source: Elke Ni...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

English Victorian Sterling Silver Mug with Robinson Crusoe & Friday After Lydon
English Victorian Sterling Silver Mug with Robinson Crusoe & Friday After Lydon

English Victorian Sterling Silver Mug with Robinson Crusoe & Friday After Lydon

By Robert Harper

Located in New York, NY

Chased and engraved scene from Robinson Crusoe: In the foreground stands the hero in the baggy garb of a marooned islander.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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Antique Gilt Bronze Candlesticks France 1800 Attributed to Jean Simon Deverberie
Antique Gilt Bronze Candlesticks France 1800 Attributed to Jean Simon Deverberie

Antique Gilt Bronze Candlesticks France 1800 Attributed to Jean Simon Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Writers and artists alike were inspired to address the notion of le bon sauvage, as expressed in Daniel Defoe’s ‘Robinson Crusoe’ (1719), Jonathan Swift’s ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ (1724)...

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Antique 18th Century French Empire Candlesticks

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Bronze

The Robinson Crusoe Sideboard by Garrard Robinson
The Robinson Crusoe Sideboard by Garrard Robinson

The Robinson Crusoe Sideboard by Garrard Robinson

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H 84.25 in W 109 in D 33.5 in

The Robinson Crusoe Sideboard by Garrard Robinson

Located in New Orleans, LA

Garrard Robinson 1834-1891 English The Robinson Crusoe sideboard was created by Garrard Robinson and is considered by furniture experts to be an icon of Victorian furniture.

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Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Pair of Palais Royal Ring Stands Depicting Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday
Pair of Palais Royal Ring Stands Depicting Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday

Pair of Palais Royal Ring Stands Depicting Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday

Located in London, GB

A very rare and fine Charles X period pair of mother of pearl and ormolu ring stands, depicting Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday. Set upon wooden bases with engraved mother of pearl, t...

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Antique 1820s French Collectible Jewelry

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Ormolu

Amusing Currier and Ives Print, "Robinson Crusoe and His Pets"
Amusing Currier and Ives Print, "Robinson Crusoe and His Pets"

Amusing Currier and Ives Print, "Robinson Crusoe and His Pets"

By Currier & Ives

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming colored lithograph with hand coloring by Currier and Ives (American 1837-1907) titled "Robinson Crusoe and his Pets" copyrighted in 1874.

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Antique 1870s American Victorian Prints

Robinson Crusoe Mantel Clock
Robinson Crusoe Mantel Clock

Robinson Crusoe Mantel Clock

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H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.25 in

Robinson Crusoe Mantel Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

A French gilt bronze mantel clock with a movement signed by "R. McAdams, Dumfries."

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Ormolu

Worlds Popular Classics Group, 14
Worlds Popular Classics Group, 14

Worlds Popular Classics Group, 14

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H 8.25 in W 2 in D 5.5 in

Worlds Popular Classics Group, 14

Located in Astoria, NY

Group of "Worlds Popular Classics" selections, 14, and comprising the following titles: "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin", "Tom Sawyer", "Pinocchio", "leaves of Grass", "Treas...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Two Antique Huntley and Palmers Advertising Tin Biscuit Box Book Buhl Tin
Two Antique Huntley and Palmers Advertising Tin Biscuit Box Book Buhl Tin

Two Antique Huntley and Palmers Advertising Tin Biscuit Box Book Buhl Tin

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Choudrant, LA

The eight book titles are: History of England, Pilgrims Progress, Burns, Pickwick Papers by Dickens, Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver's Travels, Self Help, and Shakespeare.

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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Books

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Metal

Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss, Illustrated, 1929
Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss, Illustrated, 1929

Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss, Illustrated, 1929

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The father in the story frequently reminds his sons to say their prayers and to be honest and hardworking. The Swiss Family Robinson was one of the most successful of a large num...

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Vintage 1920s American Books

Materials

Paper

Striking and Rare WWII Poster by N.C Wyeth, with a Windswept Image of Uncle Sam
Striking and Rare WWII Poster by N.C Wyeth, with a Windswept Image of Uncle Sam

Striking and Rare WWII Poster by N.C Wyeth, with a Windswept Image of Uncle Sam

Located in York County, PA

From the Wild West, to pirates, to Robinson Crusoe, to the of Robert Louis books Stevenson and James Fenimore Cooper, his work graced magazine covers, books and calendars.

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Portuguese Toothpick Holder in Silver with Native American Figure
Portuguese Toothpick Holder in Silver with Native American Figure

Portuguese Toothpick Holder in Silver with Native American Figure

Located in Paris, FR

Exoticism came into fashion early in the 18th century with an influx of products from the Far East, and continued through the beginning of the 19th century thanks to the influence of...

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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Tableware

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Silver

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock The Sailor
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock The Sailor

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock The Sailor

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H 13.39 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock The Sailor

Located in Paris, FR

They reflected a philosophical movement expressed in literary and historical works such as Paul et Virginie by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (which was published in 1787 and depicted the...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Firegilt Bronze, Empire, Circa 1810
Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Firegilt Bronze, Empire, Circa 1810

Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Firegilt Bronze, Empire, Circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Some of these works are still considered world literature today; think of Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" (1726) or Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" (1719). As a sign of admir...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Original Antique Print of The Real Robinson Crusoe. C.1780
Original Antique Print of The Real Robinson Crusoe. C.1780

Original Antique Print of The Real Robinson Crusoe. C.1780

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful print of Alexander Selkirk, the so called " Real Robinson Crusoe " Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Unframed.     

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Prints

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Paper

French Empire Ormolu Miniature Robinson Crusoe Mantel Clock
French Empire Ormolu Miniature Robinson Crusoe Mantel Clock

French Empire Ormolu Miniature Robinson Crusoe Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual French Empire clock depicting Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe". It shows Crusoe wearing goatskin, carrying his rifle and a palm umbrella and having scabbards in hi...

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Antique Early 1800s French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Vintage Book, The Swiss Family Robinson, English, Fiction, Johann Wyss, C.1930
Vintage Book, The Swiss Family Robinson, English, Fiction, Johann Wyss, C.1930

Vintage Book, The Swiss Family Robinson, English, Fiction, Johann Wyss, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Written by the Swiss author Johann David Wyss (1743 - 1818), The Swiss Family Robinson was inspired by Robinson Crusoe (by Daniel Defoe) from a century earlier.

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books

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Textile, Paper

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Set /Ten
Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Set /Ten

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Set /Ten

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A collection of leather bound library book set of ten pieces: The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe - Madame Bovary - John Donne Poems - Wuthering Heights by Emilie Bronte - Voltaire Can...

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20th Century Books

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Paper, Leather

1901 Embossed Figural Litho Biscuit Book Tin by Huntley & Palmers Co. England
1901 Embossed Figural Litho Biscuit Book Tin by Huntley & Palmers Co. England

1901 Embossed Figural Litho Biscuit Book Tin by Huntley & Palmers Co. England

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Morristown, NJ

The books are: History of England, Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan, Burns, Pickwick Papers by Dickens, Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, Self He...

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Daniel DFoe. Robinson Crusoe
Daniel DFoe. Robinson Crusoe

Daniel DFoe. Robinson Crusoe

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H 9.075 in W 1.075 in D 6.025 in

Daniel DFoe. Robinson Crusoe

Located in New York, NY

2 Volumes. Daniel DeFoe. Robinson Crusoe. Embellished with Engravings From Designs by Thomas Stothard.

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Antique 19th Century Books

Materials

Leather

Books, Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe..."
Books, Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe..."

Books, Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe..."

By Daniel Defoe

Located in New York, NY

Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe. Illustrated with Numerous Engravings by George Cruikshank" Leatherbound.

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Antique 1830s English Books

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Leather, Paper

1 Volume. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.
1 Volume. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.

1 Volume. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.

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H 10.5 in W 1.25 in D 7.75 in

1 Volume. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe. Bound in 3/4 green calf, bordered in floral gilt-tooling.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather

2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.
2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.

2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.

Located in New York, NY

2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe. Bound in 3/4 green morocco and linen boards bordered in gilt-tooling.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather

2 Volumes. Robert Louis Stevenson, Robinson Crusoe
2 Volumes. Robert Louis Stevenson, Robinson Crusoe

2 Volumes. Robert Louis Stevenson, Robinson Crusoe

Located in New York, NY

Robert Louis Stevenson, Robinson Crusoe. Bound in full black calf with gilt-tooling on the covers and raised band spines.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Books

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Leather

2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.
2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.

2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.

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H 8.5 in W 1.25 in D 5.5 in

2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.

Located in New York, NY

2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe. Bound by Morrell in full marbled calf.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Books

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Leather

3 Volumes, Daniel DeFoe, Robinson Crusoe, Serious Reflections and Life
3 Volumes, Daniel DeFoe, Robinson Crusoe, Serious Reflections and Life

3 Volumes, Daniel DeFoe, Robinson Crusoe, Serious Reflections and Life

Located in New York, NY

3 Volumes. Daniel DeFoe. Robinson Crusoe, Serious Reflections, Farther Adventures and His Life.Bound in 3/4 red morocco, marbled boards, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt panels, i...

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20th Century English Books

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Leather

Daniel DeFoe, Robinson Crusoe
Daniel DeFoe, Robinson Crusoe

Daniel DeFoe, Robinson Crusoe

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H 9.5 in W 1.5 in D 7 in

Daniel DeFoe, Robinson Crusoe

Located in New York, NY

1 volume. With 120 illustrations by Walter Paget (some in color) Bound in 3/4 green Morocco, cloth boards, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt panels. Published: Henry Altemus ...

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Antique Early 1900s Books

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Leather

Daniel DeFoe "Robinson Crusoe" Book
Daniel DeFoe "Robinson Crusoe" Book

Daniel DeFoe "Robinson Crusoe" Book

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H 9.5 in W 1.5 in L 9.5 in

Daniel DeFoe "Robinson Crusoe" Book

Located in New York, NY

1 volume With 120 illustrations by Walter Paget (Color frontispieces) and some throughout text. Bound in 3/4 green Morocco, Cloth boards, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt pane...

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Antique Early 1900s Books

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Leather

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe
The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe

Located in New York, NY

Daniel DeFoe 2 volumes Bound in full polished calf by Morrell, engraved frontispiece and vignette title pages. Illustrated with 12 plates by Thomas Stothard, all edges gilt, ra...

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Antique 1790s Books

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Leather

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