James Fenimore Cooper. Later reprint (new edition, so stated). Volume 1. Philadelphia: Lea and Blanchard, 1841. Leather bound, no dust jacket issued. Small piece missing off top of spine.
An early American edition of Cooper’s European-set novel, originally published in 1833. The Headsman is a philosophical and dramatic tale set in Switzerland, exploring themes of justice, social order, and personal destiny. Though lesser known than The Last of the Mohicans, this novel reflects Cooper’s mature European period and literary experimentation.
This edition was published by the distinguished Philadelphia firm Lea & Blanchard, known for their 19th-century literary output.
Perfect for collectors of early American literature, leather-bound classics, and James Fenimore Cooper’s works.
