Three hardcover books, each given as Christmas gifts to his niece Mary Stevens: Yosemite, inscribed “To Mary E. Patten from her uncle J. G. W. 1879”; Snow Bound, inscribed “Mary E. Stevens from her uncle Christmas Eve 24th 12 mid 1867”; and A Christmas Carol, inscribed “Mary E. Patten from her uncle John G. Whittier, Christmas 1869.” In very good condition, with scattered foxing, wear to covers, and a slight musty odor to books. RRAuction COA.
