1896 Red Badge of Courage 1st ed Stephen Crane American Civil War Literature

1896 Red Badge of Courage 1^st ed Stephen Crane American Civil War Literature

“It was not well to drive men into final corners; at those moments they could all develop teeth and claws.” 

― Stephen Crane, The Red Badge of Courage

A rare, 1896 printing of an American classic – ‘The Red Badge of Courage.’ Written by Stephen Crane, this book follows the story of a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War who runs from battle only to later overcome his fear of war. This work is considered one of the best works of American literature and is a historical view into America’s most volatile military dispute.

Item number: #27068

Price: $499

CRANE, Stephen

The Red Badge of Courage: an episode of the American Civil War

New York: D. Appleton, 1896. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [4], 233, [5]
• References: BAL 4071; Grolier American 100 #98; Wright III, 1257
• Edition points:
  • Page 4, line 11: “bank” instead of “bunk”
  • Page 225, last lines: “congratulated” in broken type
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover, tight and secure
  • Tan cloth
  • Facsimile dust jacket
• Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13cm)

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