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Robinson Crusoe
Pre-1900 Robinson
Crusoe's
There are three different Non-Series Robinson Crusoes that were
published prior to 1900. All have Henry Altemus as their imprint.
In 1892 the first two were published.
1. (1892-1896) The first 1892 format is shown below. These large books
(9.5 x 7.5) have "extra fine English cloth with Emblematic designs".
The books had numerous black and white line drawn pictures (120) by
Walter Paget. The earlier books of this format had gold gilt lettering
on the cover whereas the later books had silver gilt lettering.
Original cost was $3.00.
Format 1
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Format 1
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Format 1
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Format 1
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2. In 1892 and 1893 a
deluxe presentation edition was published. It was bound in Persian
Levant Morocco with full gilt and gold edges. This book has not been
seen. It was priced at $5.00.
3. In 1897 a third format of this title was published. Two different
editions have been appreciated. The earlier one has the same black and
white frontispiece as the Format 1 and Format 2 books. The later
editions have a full color frontispiece and three other colored
illustrations. Both of the Format 3 books have the 120 Walter Paget
illustrations. This format was also bound with fine English cloth and
gold gilt designs/lettering. These books were $3.00.
Format 3
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Format 3
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Format 3
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Format 3
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Format 3
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Earlier Frontispiece
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Later Frontispiece
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Post-1900 Non-series
Robinson Crusoe's
Popular edition:
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Early Popular
Edition- 1915
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Later Popular
Edition- late 1920's
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