Best Illustrated Edition of Treasure Island (2026): 4 Picks

Looking for the best illustrated edition of Treasure Island usually means comparing several editions that look alike on a shelf. This list is for a reader or parent who wants the pictures to matter, and it compares what each Amazon listing states about illustrations, pages, format and reading level.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Treasure Island (Wyeth) by Stevenson	9.6/10	Buy
2	Treasure Island (Rhead) by Stevenson	9.5/10	Buy
3	Annotated Treasure Island by Stevenson	9.5/10	Buy
4	Wordsworth Treasure Island by Stevenson	9.3/10	Buy

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Treasure Island (Wyeth) by Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Two Stevenson novels in one clothbound set, with N. C. Wyeth's illustrations, suited to a reader who wants the artist's pictures as much as the story.

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Pros

• N. C. Wyeth's illustrations are central to the listing, and the description calls them iconic
• Two novels in one clothbound set, with 576 pages stated in total
• A new introduction by Christine B. Podmaniczky, described as a leading expert on N. C. Wyeth

Cons

• The listing gives no reading age or grade level, so check the level against the reader
• The listing gives 576 pages across two volumes, which is a lot for a young reader
• The description mentions villainy and a climactic battle for treasure, so preview it for a sensitive reader

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Treasure Island (Rhead) by Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A single-volume Treasure Island with 120 illustrations by Louis Rhead, suited to a reader who wants one book with the pictures inside.

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Pros

• The listing states 120 illustrations by Louis Rhead in one 232-page volume
• A reading age of 8 to 12 years is listed, marked as from customers
• A lighter commitment than the 576-page two-volume set

Cons

• The title says Original 1883 Edition, but the description says the original was published in 1915, so check the edition year
• The listing names no publisher, only that it is independently published
• The description mentions a climactic battle for treasure and villainy, so preview it for a sensitive reader

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Annotated Treasure Island by Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A paperback Treasure Island with nearly 450 annotations and over 140 illustrations, suited to a reader who wants notes alongside the story.

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Pros

• The listing states over 140 illustrations and nearly 450 annotations, the highest counts of the four
• The description says the text is complete and unabridged
• 264 pages in one paperback, shorter than the 336-page hardback

Cons

• The description says it is only in paperback and points to a separate large print ISBN
• Published February 15, 2017, the oldest date of the four listings
• No reading age or grade level is stated, so the match to the reader is up to you

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Wordsworth Treasure Island by Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson (author)·9.3/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A cloth-bound hardback Treasure Island from the Collector's Editions series, suited to a reader who wants a keepsake more than pictures inside.

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Pros

• The description states cloth binding, coloured end papers and embossed gold
• 336 pages in the Classic edition, dated September 14, 2018
• The listing gives a trim size of 178 x 129mm, a compact page size

Cons

• No interior illustrations are stated; the description mentions only cover illustrations, a weak fit for this search
• The description mentions a death from the black spot, so check mature themes for a younger reader
• The grade level is listed as 7 -, and no reading age is stated

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Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 16 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. Two of the four picks list a reading age or grade level. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best illustrated edition of treasure island

Count the illustrations, then check the edition year

Two listings state an illustration count: 120 for the Rhead edition and over 140 for the annotated edition. Check the year too, because the Rhead listing’s title says 1883 while its description says 1915. For other illustrated classics, see the illustrated edition of Alice in Wonderland list.

Decide between one volume and a set

The N. C. Wyeth listing pairs Treasure Island with Kidnapped in a two-volume clothbound set. A set suits a reader who wants both novels, while a single volume is the simpler choice for one story. Our illustrated editions of books list covers other titles.

Before you buy

• Check the edition year and whether the description matches the title, since one listing gives both 1883 and 1915.
• Confirm the volume count before ordering the N. C. Wyeth set, which states two volumes and includes Kidnapped.
• Look for the illustration count in the listing, and check the ISBN for the paperback-only annotated edition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Treasure Island edition lists the most illustrations?

The annotated edition lists over 140 illustrations, and the Rhead edition lists 120.

Does the N. C. Wyeth set include Kidnapped?

Yes. The listing is a two-volume clothbound set with Treasure Island and Kidnapped, and it states 576 pages in total.

What reading level does Treasure Island suit?

The Rhead listing gives a reading age of 8 to 12 years, marked as from customers, and the Wordsworth listing gives grade level 7 -. The Wyeth set and the annotated edition state neither, so check the level against the reader.

Still deciding? Our top pickTreasure Island (Wyeth) by Stevenson

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