Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts — Original 1905 Antique Book Pages by Frank R. Stockton (Set of 6)
Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts — Original 1905 Antique Book Pages by Frank R. Stockton (Set of 6)
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A set of six original pages from Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts by Frank R. Stockton, published by Grosset & Dunlap in the early 1900s. Includes the illustrated title page, a detailed map of the Caribbean, and four full-page engravings of classic pirate adventures — battles, treasure burials, and daring escapes.
These authentic pages feature artwork by George Varian and B. West Clinedinst from the Every Boy’s Library / Boy Scout Edition series. Perfect for framing, collage, or historical décor.
1.) Title Page — “Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts” by Frank R. Stockton.
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York.
Series: Every Boy’s Library, Boy Scout Edition.
2.) Illustration #1: Pirates climbing up the side of a ship in battle.
Caption:
“The pirates clambered up the sides of the man-of-war as if they had been twenty miles old.” — From the story “Procopius.”
3.) Map Page: A printed map showing the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, with routes and islands marked — illustrating pirate territory and trade routes.
4.) Illustration #2: A chaotic scene of sailors and pirates fighting aboard ship.
Caption:
“They crowded around him and forced him upon the deck.”
5.) Illustration #3: Pirates burying treasure under moonlight.
Caption:
“Two of the pirates went down into the hole.”
6.) Illustration #4: Pirates escaping quietly in a rowboat.
Caption:
“In a small boat filled with some of his trusty men, he rowed quietly into the port.”
Details:
- Year: ca. 1905–1920
- Size: Approx. 8” × 5.25” each
- Condition: Vintage patina with mild foxing, edge wear, and toning (see photos)
- Ships flat in archival sleeve
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