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The Spy Unmasked; or, Memoirs of Enoch Crosby, Alias Harvey Birch, the Hero of Mr. Cooper's Tale of the Neutral Ground: Being an Authentic Account of the Secret Services Which He Rendered His Country During the Revolutionary War (Taken from his own lips, in short-hand.) Comprising Many Interesting Facts and Anecdotes, Never Before Published
by BARNUM, H. L
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good+
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
New York: J. & J. Harper, 1828. First Edition. Hardcover. Good+. 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. A scarce and interesting, even if discredited, exploitation of the high interest in James Fenimore Cooper's pioneering novel.
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- Bookseller
- Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7650
- Title
- The Spy Unmasked; or, Memoirs of Enoch Crosby, Alias Harvey Birch, the Hero of Mr. Cooper's Tale of the Neutral Ground
- Author
- BARNUM, H. L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- J. & J. Harper
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1828
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About the Seller
Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Seattle, Washington
About Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books, ABAA
Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long's historical and bibliophilic interests. We are located in West Seattle and can be visited by appointment only.
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