McGill Library's Chapbook Collection

Bibliographic Citation:

Robin Hood : being a complete history of all the notable and merry exploits performed by him and his men on many occasions. London : William Darton, 1822.

Publisher:

William Darton, 1822.

Notes:

Plates dated: Aug. 29, 1821.
Publisher's ads, p. [4] of wrappers.
First sentence: "The reign of King Richard the First was very different from the times we now live in."
Citations/References: Cf. Owen, C.T. Handlist of ill. children's books, 133
Copy in McGill Library's Rare Books and Special Collections: copper engraved frontispiece; 7 copper engraved plates. Buff stiff wrappers. Hobbyhorse Books. Ho Ho Kus, N.J. Feb/2001. $950.00.

Physical Description:

text.chapbook.black and white, 14 cm.

Language:

English

Subject:

Children's stories.
Chapbooks -- Specimens.

Genre/Form:

Chapbooks -- England -- London -- 19th century

Chapbook Category:

Legendary Romances, Fairy Stories and Folk Tales in Prose

Call Number:

PN970 D37 R63 1822 Rare Books/Special Collections - Sheila R. Bourke Collection

Digital Collection:

McGill Library's Chapbook Collection

Sponsor:

The McGill Library's Chapbook Collection was made possible through a generous donation from the Harold Crabtree Foundation.

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Link to this chapbook:

http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/chapbooks/fullrecord.php?ID=8198

Chapbook Identifier:

PN970_D37_R63_1822