[Boldrewood, Ralph] Thomas Alexandre Brown

Robbery Under Arms. A Story of Life and Adventure in the Bush and in the Goldfields of Australia. London: Remington & Co., 1888

3 vols., 8vo (185 x 130 mm). 3 vols. Half-titles, Boldrewood misspelled “Bolderwood” on title-pages (and spines); a few stray spots, some more significant foxing to titles and preliminary leaves. Original green cloth, covers decoratively stamped in black, spines gilt-lettered, patterned endleaves; some browning to endleaves. Housed in custom slipcase and folding chemise. [With:] The Last Chance. A Tale of the Golden West. London: Macmillan & Co., 1905. 8vo (190 x 130 mm). Half-title, 1🌜0 pp. publisher’s advertisements at rear. In original blue ribbed cloth, cover pictorially stamped in blind, cover and spine gilt-lettered, top edge gilt; minor rubbing to extremities. 

(Group lots not subject to return.)

First edition, the Bradley Martin copy.

Robbery Under Arms played an important role in establishing the bushranger as a romantic hero in the Australian imagination, through its vivid presentation of the outlaw life of Dick Marston and Captain Starlight. It has enjoyed enormous popularity from the🌜 time of its first publication, has never been out of print, and has been adapted for stage and🐼 screen.

In fine condition.