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Overview
This is a mid-century printing of the legendary 1919 Scribner Illustrated Classics edition of James Fenimore Cooper's masterpiece. It features the iconic, sweeping color illustrations of N. C. Wyeth, which redefined how generations of Americans visualized the early frontier.
Story
Charles Scribner's Sons first published their Illustrated Classics edition of 'The Last of the Mohicans' with N. C. Wyeth's illustrations in 1919. The series was immensely popular and remained in print for decades. This specific volume is a 1961 reprint, continuing the legacy of Wyeth's iconic frontier imagery that defined the visual style of American adventure literature for generations. Mid-century reprints of the Scribner Illustrated Classics series are common on the secondary market.
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Condition & Value
Value in this tier is heavily dependent on the presence and condition of the dust jacket, as well as the cleanliness of the interior pages and binding. The seller notes an original pictorial dust jacket is present, which is a strong positive.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Mid-century reprints of the Scribner Illustrated Classics series are common on the secondary market. While the N. C. Wyeth illustrations remain beloved, the high print runs of these later editions keep prices modest. Buyers are typically readers or casual collectors looking for attractive reading copies rather than rare book investors. The market is highly liquid but strictly at low price points.
▲ Presence of the original pictorial dust jacket anchors the higher end of the range
▲ N. C. Wyeth illustrations maintain steady demand among casual collectors
▼ Unverified condition specifics — tears, chipping, or foxing would drop the value to the $5-$8 range
▼ High supply of mid-century reprints strictly limits upward price mobility
Best Venue
Given the modest secondary market value, this is best suited for direct listing on platforms like eBay or AbeBooks. Price at $15 if the dust jacket and binding are in excellent condition, or bundle with other Scribner Illustrated Classics to increase the total lot value and optimize shipping costs.
Upside Potential
If the book is in pristine, unread condition with a flawless, unclipped dust jacket, it might reach slightly above the high estimate to a nostalgic buyer, but values generally cap around $20 for this specific reprint era.
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