first edition Illustrated by S. Eytinge, Jr. [1] - 23 pp. 1 vols. 12mo
1871 · Boston
by Hay, John
Boston: James R. Osgood & Co, 1871. First edition. Illustrated by S. Eytinge, Jr. [1] - 23 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Original orange wrappers, slightly soiled; otherwise fine. Bookplate of Henry C. Taylor. In a quarter brown morocco slipcase with chemise. First edition. Illustrated by S. Eytinge, Jr. [1] - 23 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Author's First Book. John Hay's first book which was preceded by some broadsides only. A career diplomat, he served early in his as Lincoln's secretary during the Civil War. In uncommonly fine condition. BAL 7739; Merle Johnson "Highspot (Inventory #: 226426)