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Lot 881

Carl van Doren 4 volumes American History signed to his daughter

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Doren, Carl van, Lot of 4 volumes of Americana / American History, each one signed and inscribed by the author to his daughter Barbara (Bobby) and her husband Spencer: Secret History of the American Revolution, 1941, limited edition; Mutiny in January, 1943, first edition, in dust jacket; American Scriptures, 1946, first edition; The Great Rehearsal, 1948, limited edition. Provenance: The Klaw-van Doren family of Connecticut. Van Doren won the 1939 Pulitzer Prize for Biography for his book on Benjamin Franklin. All hardcovers, around 9.5 x 6.5 inches. TOGETHER WITH two books signed and inscribed by Wendell Willkie to Barbara (Bobby) and Spencer, This is Wendell Willkie, 1940 and One World, 1943, both hardcovers. In good condition, some mustiness; modest wear to the covers; unmarked contents. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/

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