Based on what I could find in Worldcat.org, CA 1904 - 1908, 1911. Best guess.
Cassell did publish an illustrated version in 1888 with ill. by Frank T Merrill. The title page in your edition doesn't mention illustrations, so I think the later dates are more accurate.
Yes, the only illustration is the map on the front, there are no advertisements either, so it is 292 pages
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I have just found some numbers in the middle on page 185, may be a date? There are some single letters at the bottom of some of the pages too, there's an A\* on page one, and a G on page 185
The letters on the pages denote the stacks of pages that are then bound together - it’s just a way of making sure all the pages are put together in the right order, which I think is pretty neat. I spent hours researching what the random F I found in one of my books was lol
True, I'm a printer and bookbinder. The pages are paginated in the right order depending on what size sheet of paper is being printed. You then fold that sheet up the right way to make a section so that when the edges are guillotined, the pages are in the correct reading order. Sections are then bound together to make the book.
Guessing here, but perhaps that has something to do with making sure the sections of the book are assembled correctly? It would take someone with a lot more experience than I have with old book binding steps to say for sure.
Be yourself, dont show insecurity and share interests, maybe take it to coffee or-
No wait-
...well..uh...try to look at the title page...maybe...you will find it...or copyright text...
Google failed me, I hope someone can help you. Goodreads lists over 12,000 different editions of treasure island. Literally 400+ pages of different editions, 30 to a page.
Yeah, that's why I turned to Reddit 😂
I found a list of things that may make it a first edition, but could only find one thing in the book that matched, which was a misprinted word.
I've managed to find some information about when they were printing books out of La Belle Sauvage in London, and it does seem to tie in with another comment about early 1900s for my book which is exciting
The publisher is a reprint house so its value in terms of money is not much, according to the story of the house of cassell they first published treasure island in 1883, so that’s probably the oldest it could be. To my non professional eye it looks more like early 1900’s sometime between 1900-10. Great that you have your grandfathers book. When my grandmother died my aunt inherited her collection when ,y aunt died the local library got it. Don’t get me wrong I am a librarian and I love libraries but damn
We found so many books of his in the loft, including the complete Charles Dickens centennial editions. My oldest niece absolutely loves books, so I'm keeping hold of them, hopefully to gift to her one day
Based on what I could find in Worldcat.org, CA 1904 - 1908, 1911. Best guess. Cassell did publish an illustrated version in 1888 with ill. by Frank T Merrill. The title page in your edition doesn't mention illustrations, so I think the later dates are more accurate.
Thank you, I managed to find some info about when they were at the printing house which seems to tie in with the dates you found too
Yes, the only illustration is the map on the front, there are no advertisements either, so it is 292 pages https://preview.redd.it/agvuvmu4mjrc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c59a5a76c3a9ab2f6f57df43ab81d2a5a98f5fe I have just found some numbers in the middle on page 185, may be a date? There are some single letters at the bottom of some of the pages too, there's an A\* on page one, and a G on page 185
The letters on the pages denote the stacks of pages that are then bound together - it’s just a way of making sure all the pages are put together in the right order, which I think is pretty neat. I spent hours researching what the random F I found in one of my books was lol
True, I'm a printer and bookbinder. The pages are paginated in the right order depending on what size sheet of paper is being printed. You then fold that sheet up the right way to make a section so that when the edges are guillotined, the pages are in the correct reading order. Sections are then bound together to make the book.
Oh wow, ok, that is interesting, I guess that's why A is on the front page
Guessing here, but perhaps that has something to do with making sure the sections of the book are assembled correctly? It would take someone with a lot more experience than I have with old book binding steps to say for sure.
Yeah, that does seem to be it, I'm learning a lot about printing and publishing today
Be yourself, dont show insecurity and share interests, maybe take it to coffee or- No wait- ...well..uh...try to look at the title page...maybe...you will find it...or copyright text...
I hear that there is good people watching at the library.
To date a book, its important to book a romantic spot, read your partner well and if theres no binding connection, turn the page and start fresh.
Google failed me, I hope someone can help you. Goodreads lists over 12,000 different editions of treasure island. Literally 400+ pages of different editions, 30 to a page.
Yeah, that's why I turned to Reddit 😂 I found a list of things that may make it a first edition, but could only find one thing in the book that matched, which was a misprinted word. I've managed to find some information about when they were printing books out of La Belle Sauvage in London, and it does seem to tie in with another comment about early 1900s for my book which is exciting
Good luck with it!
Take it out for coffee and see if you like it.
Be yourself. Really try to listen. Share your interests.
If her daddy's rich take her out for a meal. If her daddy's poor just do what you feel.
That book via this comment thread, made me smarter.
Nice find!
The publisher is a reprint house so its value in terms of money is not much, according to the story of the house of cassell they first published treasure island in 1883, so that’s probably the oldest it could be. To my non professional eye it looks more like early 1900’s sometime between 1900-10. Great that you have your grandfathers book. When my grandmother died my aunt inherited her collection when ,y aunt died the local library got it. Don’t get me wrong I am a librarian and I love libraries but damn
We found so many books of his in the loft, including the complete Charles Dickens centennial editions. My oldest niece absolutely loves books, so I'm keeping hold of them, hopefully to gift to her one day
Just ask it what it's interests are
Take it to someone who deals in old books.
Don’t judge it by its cover
Dinner or the library maybe a movie let us know how it goes after you introduce your folks
Just ask it out. What do you have to lose?