Author's First Book
Jim Bludso of the Prairie Belle, and Little Breeches.
Boston: James R. Osgood & Co, 1871.
Price: $300.00
About the item
First edition. Illustrated by S. Eytinge, Jr. [1] - 23 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Author's First Book. 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. In uncommonly fine condition.
