First edition of the first scholarly collection of Robin Hood ballads. Two volumes. Octavo. Half-titles present to both volumes. Finely bound in contemporary tree calf, with gilt title labels and gilt decoration to the spines. All edges yellow.
 
A very good set, with a little rubbing and touches of wear to the joints, but all holding firm. A little spotting to endpapers and prelims, but otherwise very fresh.
 
"Ritson sustained his reputation by his exhaustive work on Robin Hood… Every extant allusion to Robin Hood is printed and explained" (DNB).