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Millard Fillmore

The ten-volume Library of American Biography from Fillmore’s collection—signed twenty times!

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The ten-volume Library of American Biography from Fillmore’s collection—signed twenty times!

Signed ten-volume set of books from the collection of Millard Fillmore: The Library of American Biography, Volumes I–X. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1860–1865. Matching hardcovers, 4.5 x 6.75. Signed vertically in ink on the front pastedown of every volume, “Millard Fillmore, Jany. 26, 1867,” and signed again on the title page of all volumes in the same manner. Overall autographic condition: fine, with mottled toning to some pages. Overall book condition: VG/None. Accompanied by custom-made clamshell cases for two volumes. Provenance: The Victor and Irene Jacobs Collection, Sotheby’s, 1996. A simply remarkable set of twice-signed volumes from the president’s library. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Autographs, Artifacts & Animation
  • Dates: #489 - Ended December 07, 2016





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