The Spy; A Tale of the Neutral Ground
Fenimore Cooper, James
From ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since 21 November 2006
From ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 21 November 2006
About this Item
The Spy; A Tale of the Neutral Ground. By James Fenimore Cooper and printed in New York City by Wiley and Halstead. 1822, 2 volumes, 1st edition, 3rd printing (labeled as Third Edition ), 251 and 286 pp, 7 x 4.5 , 8vo, hardcover full leather. As-is, with front board of Volume I essentially detached and rear board of Volume II detached from text block and spine. Rubbing and wear to exteriors of boards. Mismatched decorations and title labels on spine, with chipping and wear to both leather and labels. Text blocks themselves remain in good condition and bound well. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce early printing of a novel set during the American Revolution by American author James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851), with this work ultimately becoming his first popular piece and launching his literary career. A great set for restoration and preservation. COLL1822BMNQ. Seller Inventory # COLL1822BMNQ
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Spy; A Tale of the Neutral Ground
Publisher: Wiley and Halstead, New York City
Publication Date: 1822
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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