1800s Antiquarian Book 'The Pilot, A Tale of the Sea' by deals J Fenimore Cooper, W B Conkey Company Chicago, Collectible

deals J Fenimore Cooper
The Pilot A Tale of the Sea

This is a rare, undated copy of a classic published by W. B. Conkey Company, Chicago . This book is listed by 'World Cat.org (one of the world's largest library catalogs) and dated as 18--? There is a preface dated Aug 10, 1849, pg 8. Cooper is known for his writings about the sea, ships, and the triumph of human skills to overcome the waves, wind and hidden reefs.

The condition of the book is very fragile. It shows deterioration to the cloth cover and the pages. Browning on all pages. The sewn spine is holding well although there is some paper deterioration in the center pages. The endsheets are separating from the cover and the first blank sheet is torn out. Pages are brittle and some are partially breaking away at the fold. A book for a collector.

I am a lover of old books! Whether it is a hardcover or paperback... the old photos and vintage thoughts that one finds as we physically turn the yellowed pages of these relics are treasures that cannot be found in Ipads or Kindles. I make every effort to note any noticeable damage, however, due to the vintage nature of these items, minimal wear and flaws should be expected.