$427
Jefferson Davis' personal copy of Philadelphia: J. Crissy and J. Grigg, 1830. 8vo, contemporary calf. Presentation inscription signed ("Jefferson Davis"): "Presented to (in different ink - 'Elisa Davis, 1840') by Jefferson Davis." Eliza Davis was Jefferson Davis' sister-in-law. Further inscribed on f.f.e.p. "Presented to BCHS [Boone County Historical Society] 1979 by T. J. O." Wear to boards; f.f.e.p. starting to detach; foxing throughout; otherwise fine.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2010-11-18