Ralph Steadman Treasure Island - Signed with Original Drawing

Published by Harrap & Co, London, 1985. Hardcover. First edition of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrated by Ralph Steadman.

A splendid and unique copy, inscribed by the artist at the front endpapers to fellow artist and writer Posy Simmonds: “For Posy Simmonds from me, Ralph Steadman” — written in large gold ink. In addition to the inscription, Steadman has drawn a skeleton beneath the existing skull illustration on the page — an original drawing in the book.

Provenance: From the library of Posy Simmonds.

Condition: Near Fine. Bumped at the crown and lower corners; otherwise clean and tight. Dustjacket unclipped with a tiny chip to the surface of the rear panel. Near Fine.