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Lot 345

Sale 5670 - Fine Books
Sep 29, 2005 6:00AM ET
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4 vols.


4 vols.
Stanton, Elizabeth Cady; Anthony, Susan B., et al., editors. The History of Woman Suffrage. Rochester, N.Y.: Susan B. Anthony, 1889-(1902). Vols. 1-4 (of 6). Second edition of vol. 1. Lg. 8vo, orig. sheep; rubbed & worn, spines gone, covers detached. Frontispieces, plates. Internally clean.
Presentation copies, each inscribed to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, signed & dated "Rochester, N.Y., Dec. 5, 1904" on front fly rectos by Susan B. Anthony. The inscriptions (as long as 7 lines) include, in addition to expressions of gratitude, references to the publication of these vols.
Garrett, Mary Elizabeth (1854-1915). Baltimore born philanthropist, active in the cause of higher education for women. Influenced the National American Woman Suffrage Association to hold its 1906 convention in Baltimore, provided hospitality for Susan B. Anthony & other delegates.

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