[Cheap Repository]. Execution of Maclean, commonly known by the name of the Gentleman Highwayman
Published by J. Marshall & R. White; Bath: S. Hazard, London, 1795
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Nelson Rare Books, ABAA, Haddonfield, NJ, U.S.A.Nelson Rare Books, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since April 19, 2024
Condition: Used
US$ 300.00
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A scarce Cheap Repository printing of the story of James Maclean, who was executed at the infamous Tyburn tree on October 3, 1750, following a short but successful stint as a highwayman who rid his victims of their possessions in the most courteous manner. With an ominous vignette on the title page of the gallows at Tyburn with crows circling a hanging body in the background while three Newgate inmates look on. 12mo. [title], [3]-22pp., [2, advertisements]. ESTC N490066 (of the five editions noted, this is the only edition featuring "Cheap Repository" printed at the head of the title); Not in Spinney, but compare to Spinney 7 (not indicating priority in different editions, though this edition uses his #3 imprint); Blanch, A Reassessment of the Authorship of the Cheap Repository Tracts (2009 Baylor U. Thesis, at pg. 114). Very good self wrappers with the first leaf has a paper flaw resulting in skewed printing and a loss of a few words, several pages shaved too closely, and pages age-toned and smudged.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- [Cheap Repository]. Execution of Maclean, commonly known by the name of the Gentleman Highwayman
- Author
- [Anon.]
- Publisher
- J. Marshall & R. White; Bath: S. Hazard, London
- Publication year
- 1795
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Seller catalogs
- 18th Century British Literature, Chapbooks & Pamphlets, More, Hannah
Nelson Rare Books, ABAA
Haddonfield, NJ, U.S.A.
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