# - [Stevenson, Robert Louis]--Paget, Walter.

i) "'Yes, sir,' said he 'this is the spot to be sure; and very prettily drawed out'", 148 by 94mm., signed lower left corner; ii) "A bullet whistled close by his arm", 118 by 97mm. oval, unsigned; iii) "And he and Redruth backed with a great heave that sent her stern bodily under water", 146 by 94mm., signed lower right corner, creased; all ink and watercolour drawings heightened with gouache, mounted, framed and glazed

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Paget's illustrated edition of Treasure Island was first published by Cassell in November 1899. As published, the illustrations are engraved. These watercolours, presented here, are therefore presumably Paget's original artwork that was sent to the engravers for book publication.