The Lives and Exploits of Banditti and Robbers [Volumes I and II]

London: Edward Bull and J. Andrews, 1833. Very Good. London: Edward Bull and J. Andrews, 1833. First Edition. Two octavo volumes. 328; 312pp.Illustrations including frontispieces, complete. Bound in publisher's original paper-covered boards with paper title labels to spines. Light wear to spine and edges with brief exposure and bumping to extremities. Bindings sound. Contemporary bookplate to front pastedowns; brief pencil scribbling to same of volume I, else interiors unmarked. A Very Good set of MacFarlane's oft-reprinted work on all manner of brigands and thieves, with a initial focus on Italy though the second volume features chapters on Pindaris, Afghan robbers, Buccaneers of America, and Chinese pirates as well.