Montblanc Writers Edition Robert Stevenson LE 1883

“Treasure Island” was a novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, who was known for some of the most famous titles of the 1800s, including “Kidnapped,” “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” and “The Master of Ballantrae.” 

“Treasure Island” was inspired by a story he told his stepson when bad weather kept the family indoors. With the original title “The Sea Cook,” it was a story about pirates, mutiny, and the search for lost treasure. The story ran for several Young Folks magazine issues and was later republished as the now-famous novel, which became Stevenson’s first literary success. 

Inspired by this swashbuckling adventure, Montblanc released the Montblanc Writers Edition Robert Stevenson LE 1883. The pen takes its shape from a seafarer’s extendable spyglass, with a black lacquer barrel decorated with the ship Hispaniola. An interesting detail is the British ensign displayed from a small window, which can be switched into a pirate flag with the twist of a knob. 

The gold-plated cap features lines similar to a ship’s paneling. The clip resembles a belaying pin used to organize rigging lines, and nestled behind it is a compass rose. The Montblanc logo on the finial is made of mother-of-pearl, and the cap ring is engraved with Stevenson’s signature. The 18-karat gold nib is designed with clouds, seagulls, and the word “Tusitala,” or  “writer of stories,” which is the title Samoans gave the novelist.

We have for sale a brand-new Montblanc Writers Edition Robert Stevenson LE 1883 fountain pen, complete with its box, papers, and other inclusions.