Lot 152
Lot 152
From the Library of Edward R. Leahy
Last of the Mohicans

James Fenimore Cooper, 1826

Price Realised USD 6,048
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Last of the Mohicans

James Fenimore Cooper, 1826

Price Realised USD 6,048
Price Realised USD 6,048
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COOPER, James Fenimore (1789-1851). The Last of the Mohicans; A Narrative of 1757. Philadelphia: H.C. Carey & I. Lea, 1826.

First edition. The Last of the Mohicans was the second book in Cooper's Leatherstocking series although it was the first to be published. This copy with page 89 mispaginated 93 and XIV for XVI on page 243; state B of vol. 2, with “a book” on copyright page. BAL 3833, Grolier American 34, Spiller & Blackburn 7.

Two volumes, 12mo. (Scattered few foxmarks, vol. 2 title toned, two-inch closed tear to last leaf of vol. 2.) 19th-century calf (vol. 1 with rear board detached and repair to front hinge; a little loss at spine heads and wear to tips). Custom slipcase.
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