TRUE First Edition 1860 Adventures James Capen Grizzly Adams, Theodore H Hittell

Description: Here we offer a very rare true first edition of Theodore H. Hittell's classic work of Americana, Adventures of James Capen Adams, Mountaineer and Grizzly Bear Hunter of California, published in Boston by Crosby, Nichols, Lee and Company, 1860. This is the story of the famed "mountaineer and grizzly bear hunter" Grizzly Adams, illustrated with 12 wood engravings by Charles Christian Nahl. A very rare first to locate, this copy is from the collection of the late Hollywood actor, Jean Hersholt. It comes with a leather archival collector's case, customized to this copy. Cloth is cracking at spine edges, but the boards are bound in the style of the period with cordage, so the hinges are still very secure. Lightly soiled endpapers bear a bookplate, and minor foxing is present throughout, especially on the pages with engravings, which use a different pulp. Side of text block has some ancient light mildew stains. A portion of the engraving on page 206 has been colored Prussian blue--please see 9th pic--I am not sure if this is a printer's error (printers hand colored certain books in this period often using this very tint) or just some abandoned doodle. Very tight and square binding; very clean, bright, and crisp text and illustrations. No odor. 378 pages; measures approximately 7.75 x 5.5-inches. This scarce iconic first will make a wonderful centerpiece to your collection or a very thoughtful and special gift. Please click HERE to peruse our entire shelf of Americana!** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest! ***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***

Price: 999.95 USD

Location: Bronx, New York

End Time: 2024-04-29T22:35:54.000Z

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