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Cheap Repository. Execution of Maclean commonly known by the name of the Gentleman Highwayman
1795187London: J. Marshall & R. White; Bath: S. Hazard 1795. 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. 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. <br /> <br /> 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. J. Marshall & R. White; Bath: S. Hazard unknown
Nelson Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB · États-Unis300,00 $US≈ 253,83 €
