1895 Scarce Book - The Life and Adventures of Robin Hood by John B. Marsh illustrated by Browne.

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(Description)

Author: John B. Marsh. Gordon Browne, illustrator.
Title: The Life and Adventures of Robin Hood.
Publisher: London, George Routledge and Sons, Limited, 1895. First thus.
Language: Text in English.  
Size: 8.5" X 6.5".
Pages: xi-508 pages.
Binding:  Attractive and good to very good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, spine sinned - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content:  Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, gift note and name of a previous owner on the second blank page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 23 illustrations and 8 colored plates by Gordon Browne.

Estimate : (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).

The book: "A scarce 1895 edition of The Life and Adventures of Robin Hood by John B. Marsh, published by George Routledge and Sons, Limited, London. This edition is enhanced by the artistic contributions of Gordon Browne, featuring 23 illustrations and 8 colored plates.
The Life and Adventures of Robin Hood presents the legendary tales of Robin Hood, the heroic outlaw known for robbing the rich and giving to the poor. These stories have captivated readers for generations with their themes of adventure, justice, and folklore."

The author: John B. Marsh was a writer known for his work in compiling and retelling classic stories and legends, making them accessible to a broader audience.

The illustrator: Gordon Frederick Browne RI RBA (15 April 1858 – 27 May 1932) was an English artist and a prolific illustrator of children's books in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He was a meticulous craftsman and put a great deal of effort into ensuring that his illustrations were accurate. He illustrated six or seven books a year in addition to a huge volume of magazine illustrations.