Robinson Crusoe [Hardcover] Daniel Defoe

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Robinson Crusoe [Hardcover] Daniel Defoe

This early 20th-century edition of Robinson Crusoe is in good condition, with signs of wear consistent with age. The brown cloth hardcover retains its decorative embossing and an inset portrait, but there is moderate rubbing, fraying at the spine ends, and some fading to the cover lettering. The pages are toned with age, with rough-cut edges and some minor foxing. The endpapers contain advertisements for other books, a common feature in Donohue editions, and show evidence of a removed bookplate or prior ownership marking. The binding remains intact and readable, though some wear is visible on the hinges. No dust jacket is present.

Robinson Crusoe is a timeless adventure novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1719. It tells the survival story of Robinson Crusoe, a man shipwrecked on a deserted island who must use his ingenuity and resilience to endure years of isolation. Considered one of the earliest examples of the novel format, this book has influenced countless adventure stories and remains an essential work in literary history.

This particular edition was published by M.A. Donohue & Co., a Chicago-based publisher known for reprinting popular works in affordable bindings during the early 20th century. The illustrated cover features a portrait inset, a distinctive design used by Donohue on many of their editions. Although the inset portrait is an interesting choice as it is a portrait of a woman, and there are no women characters in the story!

SKU: VBe-066
Title: Robinson Crusoe
Author: Daniel Defoe
Year of Publication: No specific date listed, likely early 20th century
Edition: Unstated
Printing: Not specified
Publisher: M.A. Donohue & Co., Chicago
Binding: Hardcover, brown cloth with an embossed decorative design and an inset portrait of a woman on the front cover
Dust Jacket: No dust jacket present
Former Library Book: No
Cover Condition: Moderate wear with fraying to spine ends, rubbing to corners, and some fading to lettering
Pages Condition: Toned with age, some minor foxing, rough-cut edges
Endpapers: Advertising for other books, evidence of a removed bookplate or previous owner’s marking

Genre & Sub-Genre:
Genre: Classic Literature, Adventure
Sub-Genre: Survival, Exploration, Historical Fiction
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