Catalogue of the Library of the Late Thomas Jefferson McKee
New York: John Anderson, JR. Auctioneer of Literary Property, 1901. 467-1140p. Parts IV, V, VI and VII containing English Prose and Verse of the Sixteenth an Seventeenth centuries, Manuscripts, Portraits, Views, Autographs, Playbills, Americana: English authors. 4067 items listed and described whereof many detail. Original papercovered boards with a cloth spine. Frontispiece, 465p. Part I, II and III. containing American Literature and American Plays. A total of 2711 items listed and described whereof some in detail including prices realized. Original papercovered boards.Thomas Jefferson McKee was particularly interested in early American and English Literature which he felt had to be studied 'from the foundations up". This copy has no doubt been frequently utilized as a reference as it is a little shaken. Front inner hinge is cracked, but holding firm. Headband and the corners of the boards are rubbed. Small tear in the outer hinge of the spine and rubbing to the sides of the boards. Internally a clean copy with some occasional price notations. A good reference copy. Fair. Item #2838
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Price: $35.00