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COOPER, James Fenimore (1789-1851). The Pathfinder: or, The Inland Sea. Philadelphia: Lea and Blanchard, 1840.
2 volumes, 12o (186 x 108 mm). (Some spotting as usual.) Original purple muslin, printed paper labels on spines (spines and outer edges of covers lightly faded, labels rubbed). Provenance: Estelle Doheny (paper bookplates).
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, the imprints in BAL's state 2 (1?), a definitive priority not established. The American edition followed the English by about a month. A fine copy of the fourth book in Cooper's Leatherstocking series. BAL 3892. (2)
2 volumes, 12o (186 x 108 mm). (Some spotting as usual.) Original purple muslin, printed paper labels on spines (spines and outer edges of covers lightly faded, labels rubbed). Provenance: Estelle Doheny (paper bookplates).
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, the imprints in BAL's state 2 (1?), a definitive priority not established. The American edition followed the English by about a month. A fine copy of the fourth book in Cooper's Leatherstocking series. BAL 3892. (2)