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Item 309177The Veracious History of Peter & Tommy, or the Consequences of Playing Truant, With Illustrations by Philip Fivefinger A.S.S Published...

(Children’s Manuscript) Hayward, John McLean.

Price: $12,500

Boston: 1841. "This is actually more than one manuscript - it's two; one complete, the other apparently complete but lacking the title page. Both are by the same person. A delightful little story with illustrations on about every page. It measures about 6" x 4" and has a stitched binding..... Read More Item Details for The Veracious History of Peter & Tommy, or the Consequences of Playing Truant, With Illustrations by Philip Fivefinger A.S.S Published by Starveling & Doolittle, Corner of Fudge Lane & Parnassus St Add to Wish List

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Item 254578The Bread-Winners: A Social Study.

(James, Henry) Hay, John.

Price: $6,500

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1884. First edition, Issue w/o “The End” on p. 319. Presentation copy to Henry James from his close friend John Hay, further signed “Henry James” by James and with his attribution of the work to Hay. “Henry James Esq. with the compliments of the Author..... Read More Item Details for The Bread-Winners: A Social Study Add to Wish List

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Item 226426Jim Bludso of the Prairie Belle, and Little Breeches.

Hay, John.

Price: $300

Boston: James R. Osgood & Co, 1871. First edition. 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. In uncommonly fine condition. Read More Item Details for Jim Bludso of the Prairie Belle, and Little Breeches Add to Wish List

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Item 222595The Pike County Ballads.

(Wyeth, N.C) Hay, John.

Price: $150

Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, (1912). Wyeth, N.C. First edition, published October, 1912. Read More Item Details for The Pike County Ballads Add to Wish List

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