Jim Bludso of the Prairie Belle, and Little Breeches

by John Hay

$300 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller · No longer available

First edition

First edition. Illustrated by S. Eytinge, Jr. 1 - 23 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Original orange wrappers, slightly soiled; otherwise fine. Bookplate of Henry C. Taylor. In a quarter brown morocco slipcase with chemise. BAL 7739; Merle Johnson Highspot Item #226426 John Hay's first book which was preceded by some broadsides only. A career diplomat, he served early in his as Lincoln's secretary during the Civil War.

• Binding: Leather

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