Buy this book on-line COOPER J Fenimore : The Pathfinder or The Inland SeaFrederick Warne, London
8vo - over 7? - 9? tall. dark olive green pebble grained cloth, decorative cover in blind with gilt title, spine gilt design and title, spine ends and corners lightly rubbed, two very small holes lower joint, top edge gilt, Frederick Warne Crown Library decorative endpapers, inscribed paste down [ H B S Johnstone | July 1899] preface, viii + 376pp at the front the binding is opening a little at the bottom facing the half title.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Decorative Cloth. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of COOPER J Fenimore : The Pathfinder or The Inland Sea. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Cooper, J. Fenimore : The Pathfinder; Or, The Inland SeaW.A. Townsend and Company, New York, 1860
1860. Hardcover. One book from a set of 32 volumes, this is classic story, The Pathfinder. NOT A FACSIMILE, OR RECENT REPRINT - THIS IS THE ACTUAL 1860 EDITION. Beautiful decorative in-blind stamping on binding, highlighted by lettering and designs in gilt, beveled extremities. Illustrated from drawings by F.O.C. Darley (1822-1888), a well-known illustrator known for his works of famous authors of the 19th century, including Charles Dickens. Two frontispieces with tissue overlay and illustrated tail-pieces throughout, 515 pages. Condition of binding: Lightly age darken, light age wear. Free of cracks or tears. Endpapers: Beautiful bookplate of Henry Bigelow Williams of Boston (believed to be a well-known property developer, land owner, and distinguished citizen). William also hand wrote his name, city [Boston] and date [1869], and "32 volumes" on first free endpaper. Several pages have creases (done at the binding/cutting process stage of the book). Hint of offsetting, foxing at frontispiece. Overall, extremely Very Good condition for an uncommon antiquarian novel. Pages are clean, readable. Illustrations are clear, vivid. This wonderful story by James Fenimore Cooper was originally published in 1840. It's about Natty Bumppo, a wilderness scout who comes to the aid of a British colonial garrison under attack. He also loves Mabel Dunham, daughter of a sergeant; but she loves his friend, Jasper Western, who is believed to be a traitor. The true traitor, Lieutenant, Davy Muir, is eventually killed. An enduring story. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Cooper, J. Fenimore : The Pathfinder; Or, The Inland Sea. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres rares, incunabula, collectables, used books and atlases. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |