The Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper, N.C. Wyeth, 39 of 150

The Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper

Charles Scribner’s & Sons Classics Collection 

Featuring N.C. Wyeth Illustrations 

Deluxe Numbered Limited Edition, 39 of 150 

Charles Scribner’s & Sons has been responsible for publishing some of the finest works ever written. In the 1980’s, they reissued a group of their classic titles in a deluxe numbered limited edition with a very small limitation. These books have become highly collectible. “The Deerslayer” by James Fenimore Cooper was issued with a limitation of 150 copies this being number 39. This is a facsimile of the 1925 edition. The book features 14 beautiful illustrations by N.C. Wyeth as well as double page illustrations to the front and rear endpapers. The production value of the edition is fantastic and includes the following: 

·       Cloth Cover with Illustrated Pastedown on Cover and Endpapers

·       Gilt Lettering on the Spine

·       Matching Cloth Slipcase

·       Glassine Dust Jacket

·       Sewn in Satin Place Marker

·       Gold Gilting on Top Page Edges 

The book and slip case are in FINE condition. The glassine dust jacket has minimal wear and some toning to the spine which is common to this series. The slipcase has some fading. Overall, this is an exceptional copy of a beautifully produced limited edition of one of the literary classics. 

Photographs of the front cover and the slipcase, the limitation page, and photographs contained in the book appear below. Please note that although the photographs appear digitized as thumbnails they are viewable in the photo viewer by running your mouse over the thumbnail. You can also click on the thumbnail to open a separate window where the pictures are viewable as a slideshow.