True 1911 Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson — Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth — Charles Scribner’s Sons First-Year Edition.
 
Offered here is a true 1911 first-year edition of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, with illustrations by the legendary N.C. Wyeth, published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York.
This edition is historically significant as the original year of publication for Wyeth’s iconic full-color plates that set the standard for illustrated adventure tales.
📌 Why this matters: Many sellers incorrectly list later Scribner’s reprints as “1911 editions.” This copy is authentic — the title page and copyright page clearly state MCMXI (1911), confirming this as a genuine first-year release.
Details
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Illustrator: N.C. Wyeth
Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York
Date: 1911 (MCMXI confirmed)
Plates: 14 full-color illustrations by Wyeth
Binding: Black cloth with mounted pictorial cover plate; gilt spine lettering
Condition Report
Covers: Original black cloth with mounted illustration, showing rubbing and age wear to edges and corners. Rear board with some spotting and discoloration.
Spine: Gilt lettering intact, wear at crown and tail.
Interior: All Wyeth plates present. Pages toned with age, occasional foxing, overall clean. Binding tight for age.
Authenticity: This is not a modern Scribner’s reprint — it is a verified 1911 true edition.
A highly collectible early 20th-century illustrated classic — cornerstone of any serious collection of Stevenson, Wyeth, or Golden Age illustration.