Stevenson - Robert Louis 01

Robert Louis Stevenson (13,11,1850 – 03,12,1894) Scottish Novelist of Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Small D.S., Robert Louis Stevenson, one page, oblong 12mo,1st November . The feint ruled page is a form of receipt signed in pencil at the head by H. J. Moors above a note in his hand, 'Please pay bearer $9'. Immediately beneath Stevenson has penned the words '-nine dollars-' in ink, adding his signature and date beneath. Attractively and professionally matted in gold, brown and red alongside a colour reproduction of a painting of Stevenson and above an engraved plaque.

Framed and glazed in a gold coloured frame to an overall size of 20"x16". Some extremely light, minor age wear, otherwise Very Good.

Harry J. Moors (1854-1926) American Writer and Businessman who settled in Samoa, where he met Stevenson. Moors briefly acted as the writer's agent and wrote a memoir entitled With Stevenson in Samoa.

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