Lot 533 John Greenleaf Whittier
Three hardcover books, each given as Christmas gifts to his niece Mary Stevens: Yosemite, inscribed “To Mary E. Patten from her uncle J. G. W. 1879”; Snow Bound, inscribed “Mary E. Stevens from her uncle Christmas Eve 24th 12 mid 1867”; and A Christmas Carol, inscribed “Mary E. Patten from her uncle John G. Whittier, Christmas 1869.” In very good condition, with scattered foxing, wear to covers, and a slight musty odor to books.
Important Notice
ALS - Autograph Letter SignedANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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