Here Begynneth a Lytell Geste of Robin Hode.

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.”