Signed book: A Child’s History of England. Later printing. London: Chapman & Hall, 1910. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 473 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ink, “To ‘Buster’ Collier, A souvenir of a pleasant trip on the private car ‘Independence.’ With the happiest predictions for your successful future, your friend, Lillian Russell, June 9th 1912.” In very good condition, with irregular blocks of toning to first free end page, a cracked front hinge, and scattered soiling and slight dampstaining to cover. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, as well as a hardcover first edition of Lillian Russell: The Era of Plush by Parker Morell, which mentions Collier a number of times. Provenance: William Collier Family Collection. RR Auction COA.
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