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History of Muhlenberg County Kentucky by O.A. Rothert 1913

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Presenting an extremely rare first edition and signed hardback copy of the History of Muhlenberg County by Otto A. Rothert from 1913. This rare book is in super condition for its age with some very minor 'knicks' on the edges of the hardcover. The book is a signed and dedicated first edition!! It was dedicated: "To Thomas H. Obenchain with best wishes of Otto. A. Rothert. Gainsville, Kentucky March 29, 1916". As an added bonus ..... The book comes with an original letter from the author(Otto A. Rothert), on 'The Filson Club' headed notepaper, to Eliza Calvert Hall (Obenchain) (mother of Thomas H. Obenchain) and dated December 18, 1922, to whom Mr. Rothert addresses as "My Dear Aunt Jane" as a result of Eliza's famous novel titled "Aunt Jane of Kentucky", which was made famous by President Theodore Roosevelt. Eliza was born and raised in Bowling Green, KY and is quite famous in KY..
  • Creator:
    Otto A. Rothert (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 1.6 in (4.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1913
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition. The letter is mint.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3978115363882

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