Robin Hood and Little John by Pierce Egan
£850.00
First edition
Published by Foster and Hextall, London 1840
Description
Robin Hood and Little John or The Merry Men of Sherwood Forest by Pierce Egan the Younger
The rare first edition of Pierce Egan’s novel, Robin Hood, bound from the instalments of three publications originally sold for around a penny in weekly instalments over 2 years, 1838- 1840:Â Book I, pp1-164, Book II, pp165-474, Book III, Robin Hood Ballads, illustrated with engraving on wood by an Eminent Artist, dated 1840, 86pp with preface. Unusually each publication has the printers details along the spine (not visible). Toned pages with some staining. Professionally rebound on dark leather with raised bands on the spine. In very good condition. 8vo.
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