Robinson Crusoe (1719) by Daniel Defoe, in its 1976 Easton Press edition, is a sumptuous collector’s masterpiece, pairing the seminal adventure novel with J. Cuthbert Hadden’s evocative illustrations. This edition, bound in full genuine leather with 22-karat gold tooling and hubbed spine, epitomizes Easton Press’s commitment to timeless bibliophilic elegance.
Hadden’s engravings—reminiscent of 19th-century woodcuts—bring Crusoe’s desert-island ordeal to life with dramatic contrasts: the wrecked ship, the footprint in the sand, and the solemn camaraderie with Friday. The volume includes acid-free paper, satin ribbon markers, and gilded page edges, ensuring both durability and aesthetic grandeur.
A definitive edition for admirers of Defoe’s exploration of human resilience, and a prize for Easton Press enthusiasts.
