Alice of Old Vincennes.

THOMPSON, Maurice (1844-1901), [YOHN, F.C., illustrator].

Indianapolis, IN: The Bowen-Merrill Company, 1900. [American Historical Fiction] FIRST EDITION, an advance copy. Octavo (20 x 13cm), pp.[10] 419 [13]. With five black and white illustrated plates and a colour frontispiece, all by Yohn. Publisher's light blue cloth with black and gilt titles, as well as decoration in white, brown, blue and gilt to spine and upper. A bookplate affixed to the front pastedown states: 'This special copy of Alice of Old Vincennes sent in advance of publication is presented with the compliments of the Author and Publishers.' Light toning to edges and margins. Just a touch of toning to spine, and some light wear to cloth. Near fine. A popular historical novel set in Indiana during the American War of Independence. Item #61213

Price: £75.00