The Red Badge of Courage – Stephen Crane – 1896 | First Edition

The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane was published in 1896 and quickly became an American classic. 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.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Red Badge of Courage
• Author(s): Stephen Crane
• Publisher: New York: D. Appleton
• Edition: First edition, 1896.
• Format: (12mo), single volume
• Binding: Tan cloth, red and black stamped ink | facsimile dust jacket
• Size:  7.5in x 5.25in (19cm x 13cm)
• Collation: [4], 233, [5]
• Illustrations:
• Contents Include:
  • Complete text
• Reference(s): BAL 4071; Wright III, 1257; Grolier American 100 #98

Condition:

Very Good. Original tan cloth remains sound with clear stamping. Binding firm throughout. Text block intact and unmarked, with minor shelf wear to edges. Facsimile dust jacket included.

Why Collect This?

• First edition with Appleton issue points
• Stephen Crane’s best-known work

Item Number: #28959