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Lot #67
Woodrow Wilson

Presented to his "faithful friend and assistant" for Christmas 1916

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Presented to his "faithful friend and assistant" for Christmas 1916

Signed book: Epochs of American History, Vol. I (The Colonies, 1492-1750) and Vol. III (Division and Reunion, 1829-1909). Later printings. NY: Longmans, Green & Co., 1915 and 1916. Hardcover, 4.5 x 6.5, 298 and 389 pages plus map plates. Identically signed and inscribed on the first free end pages of both volumes in ink as president, "To my faithful friend and assistant, Charles L. Swem, with cordial Christmas wishes, Woodrow Wilson, 1916." Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with slight edgewear. Swem served as President Wilson's stenographic secretary and campaign reporter.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #587 - Ended July 08, 2020





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