THE PIONEERS, OR THE SOURCES OF THE SUSQUEHANNA; A DESCRIPTIVE TALE. (3 VOLUMES]
by Cooper, James Fenimore
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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CARLSBAD , California, United States
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About This Item
London: John Murray, 1823. First British edition, preceeding the American printing. 3 volume complete set. Beautifully rebound by Starr Bookworks in rich quarter leather and hand-marbled boards. Five panel gilt ruled spine nicely decorated and lettered in gilt. Silk headbands. Published anonymously, the title pages state "By The Author of 'The Spy.' " 268pp.; 274pp.; 364pp. New endpapers. Each volume retains the original title page. Scattered foxing else a very good set. Scarce.. First Edition. Quarter Leather. Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- RON RAMSWICK BOOKS, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15507
- Title
- THE PIONEERS, OR THE SOURCES OF THE SUSQUEHANNA; A DESCRIPTIVE TALE. (3 VOLUMES]
- Author
- Cooper, James Fenimore
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1823
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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