The Last of the Mohicans; a Narrative of 1757. Two Vols.

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Very good minus, later edition. Full brown leather with black leather labels on spine with gilt lettering reading "Novels & Tales, Mohicans, Vol. I & Vol. II; gilt sectional bands and nos. 9 and 10 in gilt at tail of spines. Boards are soiled, stained, and scuffed. Rub-throughs on fore-edge corners and several places on external edges. External page edges are darkened from age, soil and foxing. Some chipping and dog-ears on external page edges. Text pages are fragile and pages in both volumes are heavily soiled from stains including many damp stains, and foxing; in spite of that, text is still legible. Vol I: Front gutter has 1 1/2" vertical separation from front corner at head of spine; inside gutter has partial cracking at the two front blank pages from the lower corner but cracking does not extend to spine. FFEP has a 1 1/2" by 1/2" loss in the upper right corner. Previous owner's stamp and pencilled name on title page. Vol II: Internal front and back gutters are starting. In addition to damp staining and foxing, there is gray speckled staining (akin to mold perhaps but mustiness is not noticeable) to the front papers and gradually fading out through the text. Lots of penciled notes on FFEP, both sides of the second blank page and the title page (which also has owner's stamp). Last page of text (page 260) has pencilled notes, as does the back paste down. Text blocks are stable in spite of issues stated above. Please use close-up options for best inspection and in support of condition description. Additional photos available at your request. International sales to all countries other than the UK will require use of an alternative shipping company which will result in higher shipping expense. A signature upon receipt may also be required. Seller Inventory # ABE-1611621655137

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