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Joseph Ritson

Robin Hood

John C. Nimmo, London: 1887
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Bewick, A.H. Tourrier, and E. Buckman. Leather Bound. H: 8 3/4", D: 6 1/4", W: 1 1/4" 2 Volumes. Joseph Ritson, Robin Hood. Bound by Birdsall in 3/4 red morocco and linen boards. The covers and raised band spines are gilt-tooled. The top edges are gilt with marbled endpapers. Prefixed by historical anecdotes of his life. 80 wood engravings by Bewick printed on china paper and 9 etchings from original paintings by A.H. Tourrier and E. Buckman. London: John C. Nimmo, 1887.
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