C1970

Here Begynneth a Lytell Geste of Robin Hode.

Author:

Hood, Robin

$A 85

Facsimile edition by Da Capo Press and Theatrum Orbis Terrarum published in 1970 of the original 1519 edition of one of the earliest surviving texts of the Robin Hood tales. Written in late Middle English poetic verse, it is an … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Here Begynneth a Lytell Geste of Robin Hode.

Date:

C1970

Author:

Hood, Robin

Condition:

Near mint.

Technique:

Hardcover red cloth with gold lettering

Image Size:

154mm

x 230mm

Paper Size:

154mm

x 230mm

Guaranteed Vintage Item
dated:

1970

Description:

Facsimile edition by Da Capo Press and Theatrum Orbis Terrarum published in 1970 of the original 1519 edition of one of the earliest surviving texts of the Robin Hood tales.

Written in late Middle English poetic verse, it is an early example of an English language ballad, in which the verses are grouped in quatrains with an ABCB rhyme scheme, also known as ballad stanzas.

Hardcover red cloth , with dark blue title panels and gilt lettering, 64 unnumbered pages and 2 text illustrations. Number 286 of “The English Experience its record in early printed books published in facsimile.”

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1654065