James Fenimore COOPER (1789-1851).
The Last of the Mohicans; a narrative of 1757. By the author of “The Pioneers” … in two volumes … Third Edition. Philadelphia: H.C. Carey & I. Lea, 1827-1828. 2 volumes , duodecimo signed in 6s (6 5/8 x 4 1/8in; 168 x 105mm). Collation: A6 (lacking A2-5), B-Y6 + 4pp. publishers’ ads. dated Feb. 1830 at the front; A-X6, Y4.
Condition of contents: overall toning and spotting (as usual). Vol.I is lacking 8pp (6pp. prelims. [pp.ii-viii] and 2pp. text [pp.9-10]). Vol.II is without two final blanks described in the AAS copies but these are not required here (Y1 is conjugate with Y4, Y2 with “Y2”), leaf signed “E2” [i.e. E3] with 1/2in. of lower outer corner torn away, K5 with 1in. clean tear into text area.
Contemporary speckled roan. Condition of bindings: worn, covers detached, upper cover to vol.II lacking, stitching weak, first few leaves in vol.I detached.
Provenance: V T S Hamson (early signature in vol.I); Charles F. Chidsey (signatures dated 1866 and book labels).
An interesting, but incomplete, early edition of Fenimore Cooper's best known work: rare on the market in any condition. See American Antiquarian Society 250640 (1827 issue) and 250641 (1828 issue) – both call for blanks (Y5 and Y6 at the end of vol.II), which are not required in the present set.
- Binding Condition: Worn
- Overall Condition: Poor
- Size: 6 5/8 x 4 1/8in; 168 x 105mm
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- Country: United States
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