1825 The Spy; A Tale of Neutral Ground; Referring to Some Particular Occurrences During the American War: Also Portraying American Scenery and Manners.

Description

Early Edition, Leather Binding, Scarce

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.