Author: [James Fenimore Cooper]
Title: The Spy; a Tale of Neutral Ground; Referring to Some Particular Occurrences During the American War: Also Portraying American Scenery and Manners.
Description: Paris , A. And W. Galignani, 1825. Leather. A complete, three volume set of James Fenimore Cooper's successful novel inspired by true events from the time of the American Revolution, this being the scarce first Paris edition. Early edition. Complete in three volumes, uniformly bound in half calf.Retaining the half title. The first edition to be published in Paris. Previously published in New York in 1821 and London in 1822. The second novel of American author James Fenimore Cooper, known for his historical romances set in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. 'The Spy' was Cooper's first big success, commencing his reputation as an important and popular American writer. 'The Spy' takes place during the American Revolution, partly inspired by Cooper's family friend, the American statesman and abolitionist John Jay. Set during a time of uncertainty and mistrust, the novel centers on Harry Birch, a man who is suspected of being a spy. With the bookplate of H M T. Bound in half calf. Externally, worn, with the front board detached to volume I and II. The remaining boards and tender, and may detach with further handling. Lacking backstrip to all volumes, with just a small portion of the spine label remaining to volume III. Rubbing to the extremities and boards. Bookplate to front paste down. Endpapers are a little strained. Internally, otherwise firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd handling mark. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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