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Auction #132 begins on 09 Jul 2026

Darley (F.O.C), illustrator; Cooper (James Fenimore), subject

THE COOPER VIGNETTES: FROM DRAWINGS BY F.O.C. DARLEY

India Proofs Before Letters

Published: James G. Gregory, New York, 1862

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $300-500

Bidding opens: 9 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Jul 16:30 GMT

Ships from: United States

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First Edition: illustrated with 64 engravings, all but the first two with tissue guard and facing letterpress leaf, period brown morocco decorated in black, spine lettered in gilt, gilt floriated inners, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, some binding wear, stains, rubbing, front hinge detached, bottom front joint starting, light foxing affecting at roughly half the plates (affecting tissue guards more; especially affecting the plates "The Rescue", "Dr. Reasono", and "The Friends" with internal binding also exposed in each location), tissue guards occasionally small tears or creases, good.

Collection of engravings by numerous artists of characters created by James Fenimore Cooper.

Shipping information: This lot weighs approximately 12 pounds. U.S. Domestic shipping for this lot will be no more than $25 (lower 48 only); combined shipping possible for multiple orders; additional charges for shipping outside the 48 contiguous U.S. states. This lot is heavy, please contact for more accurate estimate.

  • Binding Condition: Good-
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: Folio (365x255 mm)


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