THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH JEFFERSON w/ AUTOGRAPH LETTER TIPPED IN
signed first edition
1890
by JEFFERSON, Joseph
1890. JEFFERSON, Joseph. THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH JEFFERSON w/ AUTOGRAPH LETTER TIPPED IN. New York: The Century Co. (1890). First edition. xv + [1] + 501 pp. 8vo., art vellum stamped in gilt and blind. Light soil to bevelled boards, spine with a few shallow chips to heel and crown. Folded letter to owner from Jefferson, in his handwriting, tipped in at front pastedown, dated Jan 3, 1991; the letter politely declines an invitation from a D. Green, a friend of the owner's. It is signed in a bold hand "Faithfully yours J Jefferson." Interior fine with many b/w illustrations, including a frontispiece portrait and engravings of Mr. Jefferson in various theatrical roles. (Inventory #: 83031)