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Keller, Helen (1880-1968) The World I Live In, with Signed Letter. New York: The Century Co., 1908. Octavo, with a two-page typed letter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Sprague of Williamstown, Massachusetts inserted, signed by Keller in pencil and dated 1 June 1956; the letter appealing to the Spragues to support the American Foundation for Overseas Blind; the book in publisher's cloth, blocked and lettered in gold, binding slightly shaken, 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.
Estimate $600-800
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