1850 – Robin Hood & Little John – Egan | First Edition, Famous English Folklore
Illustrated 19th-century edition of Pierce Egan’s Robin Hood and Little John, featuring the adventures of Robin Hood, Little John, and the Merry Men of Sherwood Forest.
Robin Hood has become one of the world’s most well-known legendary heroes from English folklore. Robin and his Merry Men were known as common thieves who sought to better the poor and take care of the sick. The name Robin Hood has become synonymous with outlaws who do not reveal their identity.
Bibliographic Details
- Title: Robin Hood and Little John, or, The merry men of Sherwood Forest
- Author(s): Pierce Egan
- Publisher: London, George Pierce
- Edition: First Edition. 1850.
- Binding: Green cloth
- Format: (8vo), single volume
- Size: 8.25 in x 5.25 in (21 cm x 14 cm)
- Collation: [2], 474 pp
- Illustrations: Heavily illustrated throughout
- Contents Include:
- Robin Hood legends, English folklore
Condition:
Very Good. Hardcover binding remains tight and secure. Corners show moderate wear. Gilt decoration and tooling remain visible on the covers. Pages show light age toning with no major losses, tears, or repairs noted.
Why Collect This?
- Popular Victorian retelling of Robin Hood
- Heavily illustrated throughout
Item Number: # 50533
Categories
Literature
European History
Authors
Pierce Egan
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Very Good
Collation
Complete



