The Spy Unmasked; or, Memoirs of Enoch Crosby, Alias Harvey Birch, the Hero of Mr. Cooper's Tale of the Neutral Ground
New York: J. & J. Harper, 1828. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Pp. 206 followed by pp. 2 of publisher's advertising. Frontis. engraved portrait. Illustrated with five additional plates, one of which is hand-colored. With appendix. Half polished calf over black pebbled cloth, gilt titles and rules on the spine, sprinkled edges. Corners bumped and edges rubbed, chipped bottom corner of pp. 37-40, moderate foxing, front hinge starting. Two bookplates, one being that of George Tweney, noted Seattle bibliographer. Withal, a sturdy, presentable copy. Good+. Item #7650
A scarce and interesting, even if discredited, exploitation of the high interest in James Fenimore Cooper's pioneering novel.
Price: $350.00