1895 Scarce Book - THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD by J.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. 
Language: Text in English.  
Size: 8.5 " X 6 ".
Pages: xi-508 pages + (6) catalogue.
Binding: Attractive and very good full decorated cloth binding  (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, corners worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, some light foxing and staining - mainly on the half-title and the preliminary & last pages- as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 23 illustrations and 8 beautiful colored plates by Gordon Browne).

The book: Scarce and attractive edition of the Life and Adventures of Robin Hood. A rare find in any condition!

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 went to a great deal of effort to ensure that his illustrations were accurate. He illustrated six or seven books a year in addition to a huge volume of magazine illustrations.