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London: Printed for T.Egerton, And J.Johnson, 1795., 1795. 2 Volumes. 8vo. pp. 1 p.l., cxviii, [2], 167; 2 p.l., 220, [4]errata. bound without the half-titles. numerous wood-engraved text illus. 19th century calf (spine ends & joints repaired). First Edition to be Edited by Joseph Ritson [1752-1803]. Ritson’s compilation of songs and poems celebrating the legendary outlaw was quite exhaustive, to the point where he was criticized for publishing many "valueless versions of the same ballad, and [printing] indisciminately all ‘the spurious trash’ that had accumulated about his hero’s name." (DCB) In the first volume the ‘Life of Robin Hood’, pp. [iii]-xiii, is followed by a lengthy run of footnotes, pp. [xiv]-cxviii, and a glossary occupies pp. [149]-167. Volume II contains the melodies of five songs. The two volumes are illustrated with numerous charming wood engravings by John and Thomas Bewick. Hugo 86. Tattersfield JB55. NCBEL II 1764.. 1st Edition.
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ROBIN HOOD. NY: McLoughlin Bros. 1895. Large 4to, stiff pictorial wraps, die cut in the shape of Robin Hood. VG+. Illustrated with 4 full page and one double-page chromolithographs and with great color cover.
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ROBIN HOOD: A Collection Of The Ancient Poems, Songs, And Ballads, Now Extant, Relative To That Celebrated English Outlaw: To Which Are Prefixed Historical Anecdotes Of His Life
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