"Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911. Illustrated by N. C. Wyeth
One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.
Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.
"Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911. Illustrated by N. C. Wyeth
One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.
Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.