The Master of Ballantrae. A Winter's Tale. STEVENSON, Robert Louis.

First edition. The novel was initially serialized in Scribner's Magazine between November 1888 and October 1889, with Stevenson only completing it in April 1889 whilst on his travels around the US and Pacific. The Master of Ballantrae is Stevenson's "most complex and profound study of evil. It is generally regarded as a masterpiece" (ODNB). Prideaux 27. Octavo. With 20 pp of ads at rear. Original red cloth, spine lettered in gilt, front cover lettered in black, spine and covers illustrated in black, floral patterned endpapers. Spine toned, gilt slightly dulled, some damp stains to covers, binding shaken, contents lightly foxed. A good copy.