[Boldrewood, Ralph] Thomas Alexandre Brown | A fine example of an Australian classic — the Bradley Martin copy

[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, 10 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.