Long John Silver Collection

Treasure Island, Newark, NJ, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Treasure Island, Newark, NJ, 1937. W.P.A Federal Children's Theatre Presents Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The barrel shook as he leaned his shoulder against it, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482314 The barrel shook as he leaned his shoulder against it, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Jim and Long John Silver in Bristol, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482311 Jim and Long John Silver in Bristol, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

It struck poor Tom point foremost, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482315 It struck poor Tom point foremost, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

For all the world, I was led like a dancing bear, an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub
3664666 For all the world, I was led like a dancing bear, an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub.by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911 (colour litho) by Wyeth

Long John Silver and Hawkins: To me he was kind and always glad to see me in the galley
1218840 Long John Silver and Hawkins: To me he was kind and always glad to see me in the galley (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

For all the world, I was led like a dancing bear, an illustration from
STC321030 For all the world, I was led like a dancing bear, an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub

To me he was unweariedly kind, and always glad to see me in the galley
STC321025 To me he was unweariedly kind, and always glad to see me in the galley, an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub

"Two guineas"shouted Merry, shaking it at Silver
IL370477 " Two guineas" shouted Merry, shaking it at Silver, illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho) by Cameron

So he said "Heres Jim Hawkins, shiver my timbers"
IL370475 So he said " Heres Jim Hawkins, shiver my timbers", illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho) by Cameron

The Captain aimed at the fugitive on last tremendous cut
IL370476 The Captain aimed at the fugitive on last tremendous cut, illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho) by Cameron

I told them of Silvers conversation, illustration from Treasure Island
IL370474 I told them of Silvers conversation, illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho) by Cameron, John (1872-c.1931); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

William Ernest Henley (photo)
KDC397935 William Ernest Henley (photo) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: W.E. Henley (1849-1903) English poet

The Hostage: For all the world, I was led by a dancing bear (colour litho)
1218846 The Hostage: For all the world, I was led by a dancing bear (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sidney James, the British actor whose rather unique laugh became synonymous with the British comedy series " Carry On", pictured playing Long John Silver for a Carry On Christmas special

Frontispiece from Treasure Island pub. 1915. Creator: Louis Rhead (1857 - 1926)
Frontispiece from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub. 1915 (colour lithoraph), 1915

The Hostage. Illustration, 1911, by N. C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island
TREASURE ISLAND, 1911. The Hostage. Illustration, 1911, by N.C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island

Long John Silver Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Long John Silver Carreras Cigarette Card

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Long John Silver, the infamous pirate from Treasure Island, is a character that captivates readers with his cunning and complex nature. In the illustrations from various editions of the book, we catch glimpses of this enigmatic figure. In one image, Long John Silver leans against a barrel, his shoulder pressing against it with an air of confidence. The barrel shakes under his weight, symbolizing the power he holds over those around him. Another illustration shows Jim and Long John Silver in Bristol, their faces filled with anticipation as they embark on their treacherous journey. One particularly striking scene depicts poor Tom being struck by something sharp and dangerous. It highlights the ruthless side of Long John Silver's character - someone who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Yet despite his villainous reputation, there are moments when Long John Silver reveals unexpected kindness. In one picture, he is depicted as welcoming Jim into the galley with open arms. To Jim, he was always glad to see him and treated him kindly. The illustrations also capture some memorable quotes from Long John Silver himself. "Two guineas. " Merry shouts while shaking money at him in a display of greed and desperation. And who can forget when he exclaims "Here's Jim Hawkins. Shiver my timbers. " upon seeing our young protagonist? But perhaps one of the most intense scenes portrayed is when Captain Flint aims at Long John Silver during their final confrontation. With every stroke of his sword aimed towards this fugitive pirate, we feel the tension rise as both men fight for survival. Through these vivid images and snippets from Treasure Island published by MacDonald in 1947 or Charles Scribner's Sons in 1911 or 1915 editions (all color lithographs), we get a glimpse into the world created by Robert Louis Stevenson where pirates like Long John Silver roam freely - captivating readers for generations to come.