The Spy; A Tale of the Neutral Ground - Two Volumes Bound As One
Published by Wiley & Halsted, New York, 1821
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since May 1, 2020
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 9,500.00
Quantity: 1 available
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12mo. Two volumes bound as one. Pp. [2], 251, [1], 286, [2]. Original calf with black morocco spine label gilt, along with elaborate gilt decorations on the spine. Rejointed, with some edge repairs; contents with a few small marginal repairs and restorations, variably foxed and stained. Double-spine drop-down-back clamshell case, half polished calf over marbled paper covered boards, red and black spine labels, gilt rules, brown felt lining. First edition, second state of Vol. II, with pages 285 and 286 in succession. We might add that the first issue of the second volume was seen by perhaps only bibliographer Blanck.Cooper's rare second novel, which launched his career and is now recognized as a harbinger of the espionage genre and indeed one of the first serious American novels. It laid the foundation on which Hawthorne, Melville and all subsequent American novelists poured forth, Twain's criticism withstanding.This copy notable for the unsophisticated contemporary binding: a pure example. BAL 3826; SABIN 16533.…
Seller Inventory # 7247
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Spy; A Tale of the Neutral Ground - Two Volumes Bound As One
- Author
- [COOPER, James Fenimore]
- Publisher
- Wiley & Halsted, New York
- Publication year
- 1821
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Clamshell case Near Fine
- Binding
- Full leather in clamshell case
- Edition
- First Editions.
- Seller catalogs
- Americana, Literature
Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 3.50 | US$ 14.75 |
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Store description
Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.…
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Seller's business information
HOUSE OF LONG LLC LONG BROTHERS FINE AND RARE BOOKS % JEFFREY JOSEPH LONG SOLE MBR
400 Occidental Ave. S.
Seattle, WA U.S.A. 98104
Terms of sale
Orders from residents of Washington State subject to 10.1% sales tax.
All books are packed and shipped within 24 hours of receipt of order. Every book is professionally packaged in a heavy cardboard box and shipped via US Postal Service, fully insured. Shipping rates are $3.50 per book; an additional $1 for every book thereafter. Sets and oversized volumes might require additional postage – indication of such will be noted in the book description. Those orders ship at cost, as do international orders, for which shipping will be determined per sale. Other shipping modes are available per arrangement. Institutions will be billed per requirements.
Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct as outlined by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America. We take pride in our customer service.
Shipping terms
All books are shipped well-packed in cardboard boxes. Domestic US orders priced at $3.50 per order. Insurance for sales $75 and above included. International shipping expense is at cost, to be offered prior as a condition of sale -- buyer may choose to decline transaction if international shipping is too expensive, once that's determined.