11-21-200411-21-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2256Boston
November 21, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
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Stowe, Harriet Beecher (1811-1896)

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$1,880$1,600
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2256Location: BostonDate / Time: November 21, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

Stowe, Harriet Beecher (1811-1896),Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly, Boston: John P. Jewett & Company, 1852, first edition, first printing, in two volumes, later gilt tooled brown morocco by Bennett, 8vo, (good).

Note: These volumes were a Christmas gift from the cast and crew of the play Harriet, to the lead actress, Helen Hayes. Harriet ran at Henry Miller's Theatre, New York City, from March 3, 1943, until April 1, 1944. Two signed cards to Ms. Hayes accompany the lot.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Harriet Beecher, Tom, Helen Hayes, John P. Jewett & Company, printing, lead actress , New York City, Henry Miller