Ed by Joseph Ritson (5 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. FINE CONDITION AND IS VOL. ONE AND VOL. 2. NOT EX. LIB.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Privately Printed for Subscribers. Originally published in 1791. 2 volumes in one little red book published in 1884. 74 and 71 pages per volume. Black lettering on a glued-on paper label on the spine (half of it is missing). Corners are bumped, cover lightly soiled. Spine is titled. Foxing to the two free endpapers (resulting from acidic glue on the cover paste-down. Foredge is untrimmed. A very good copy of these poems, illustrated with cuts. This is 1 of 275 small paper copies printed (there were also 75 on large paper).…

Leather. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A very scarce posthumous collection of letters from a staunch advocate of the French Revolution, Vegetarianism and the heroism of Robin Hood. The first edition of The Letters of Joseph Ritson, a posthumous collection of the personal correpondence of the distinguished Enlgish antiquary, edited and with a biographical memoir by fellow antiquary Sir Harris Nicolas. Very scarce in commerce. Published in 1833, thirty years after his death. In contemporary half calf, with marble boards. Contains marble end papers, and without half-titles when compared against copies held by the Hathi Trust. A respected scholar of English history, Ritson's research on ordinary people during the Medieval era led to him to publish the first scholarly edition of Robin Hood, with his writings being a great influence upon the image of the English folk-hero today. As well as his research, these letters reveal his staunch advocacy of both vegetarianism and the French Revolution, being particularly critical of monarchy. - Volume I: Preface on Ritson's life by Nicolas and letters 1776-1793. - Volume I: Letters 1793-1803. In contemporary half calf, with marble boards. Contains marble end papers, and without half-titles when compared against copies held by the Hathi Trust. Externally, fading patches and light grazes to boards. Wear and slight loss to black morocco spine labels. Faint rubbing marks to spines, joints and to edges. Marble end papers are clean with a small graze to front pastedown of I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with very faint spots to first couple and final leaves of II. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. Second Edition. First Printing. Half calf, gilt, over marbled boards. Spine in five compartments, separated by raised bands, title in gilt, decoration at head and heel; cover borders gilt-tooled with small flower tools. All edges marbled. Numerous head and tailpieces and in-text illustrations by Thomas Bewick, reproduced from the first edition. The tales of Robin Hood were most famously collected and edited by Joseph Ritson. Ritson (1752-1803), antiquary, vegetarian, conveyancer, barrister, and subsequent psychotic, is best remembered for his work in the field of literature, particularly in the field of popular poetry, where, the DNB politely says, "he won his least disputable triumphs." He issued several anthologies in competition with Bishop Percy's "Ancient Reliques", but his greatest work was this "Robin Hood", in which, for the first time, were collected and explained all the extant allusions to the legendary outlaw. This particular edition, dedicated by the editor to Sir Walter Scott, was published with the omission of many of Ritson scholarly notes to leave a more readable and lively story. Robin Hood had just been reintroduced in Scott's extraordinarily popular "Ivanhoe" and this edition was published to complement that novel. . Wear at head and heel of spine, corners bumped, former owner's name stamped on ffep; else fine; tight, square, and clean. VERY GOOD. Woodcuts. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. lxxiv, 240 pp. Illustrated by Thomas Bewick (illustrator).…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1821. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 276, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 276 276.…