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Latin-English Dictionary Used by Garfield at Hiram in Preparation for College  – With a Franked Envelope of Garfield to “Agricultural College”

(1) “Lexicon of the Latin Language” edited by F.P. Leverett, 1004pp, 6” x 9.75”. Bound together with “An English-Latin Lexicon, prepared to accompany Leverett’s Latin-English Lexicon with a torn page repaired by Garfield – used by him at Hiram in preparation for college. 318pp. Boston: Wilkins, Carter, & Co., 1849. Loose hinges, soiling inside covers, foxing. Internally sound with foxing. Original calf cover scuffed. Modern reinforcement of spine. Good condition.

(2) Postmarked envelope free franked by Garfield “J.A. Garfield / M.C.,” 4.5” x 3.75”. Lightly soiled. Addressed in another hand to Mr. A.H. Post, Agricultural College, Prince George’s Co., Md.”Garfield attended Western Reserve Eclectic Institute in Hiram, Ohio (1851-1854) and Williams College (1854-1856). Affixed inside the front cover of his book is an Autograph Statement Signed “Wm J. Parmelee,” 1p, 4.25” x 7”. Springfield, Mass., May 20, 1927. In part, “This lexicon owned by Almeda A. Booth while teaching at Hiram, was used conjointly by James A. Garfield … and herself while in preparation for college … The carefully mended torn pages at and 969 was the work of James A. Garfield…” Garfield attended Williams College, 1854-1856.

With letter of Dr. Parmelee to James R. Garfield, 2pp, 5.75” x 9.5”, May 29, 1927. In part, “At the suggestion of your brother H.A. Garfield I am sending you … a lexicon given me by Miss Almeda A. Booth … with whom I prepared for college and was used by your father & Miss Booth before either went to college. There are two torn pages (I can only locate one) which she herself told me your father mended for her…”From Garfield’s library at his Lawnfield estate. Some twenty years ago, several dozen of Garfield’s books were de-accessioned, including this volume.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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