Helen Keller

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Helen Keller n.p., n.d.Helen Keller Signed Autobiography: "And this is Liberty - that one grow after the law of his own life, hindering not another"SBA hardcover copy of ed. John Albert Macy, Helen Keller, "The Story of My Life by Helen Keller with her Letters (1887-1901) and A Supplementary Account of her Education Including Passages from the Reports and Letters of her Teacher Anne Mansfield Sullivan by John Albert Macy" (Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1922), pencil-signed and inscribed on one of the first front endpapers by Helen Keller (1880-1968), as: "And this is Liberty - / that one grow / after the law / of his own life, / hindering not / another. / Sincerely / Helen Keller." N.d., n.p. With rich red leather binding and gilt-stamped front cover and spine, as issued. Wear includes isolated corner and edge bumping, scuffs, and surface loss. Slightly cracking binding towards the front. Past exposure to moisture has resulted in red discoloration/water staining to a portion of the lower textblock, not affecting Keller's inscription or signature. Some page wrinkling and musty odor within. Else very good. 3-441pp including the Index. 4.625" x 7.25" x 1.

"The quote selected by Keller for her dedicatory inscription - "And this is Liberty - that one grow after the law of his own life, hindering not another" - is attributed to J. William Lloyd. It suggests that Keller had a strong Libertarian streak.A devastating childhood illness left Helen Keller blind and deaf at 19 months old. She met beloved teacher and lifelong companion Anne Mansfield Sullivan (1866-1936) at age 7. Keller eventually learned to read, write, and speak using various methods. She wrote, lectured, and toured around the world advocating for people with disabilities.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.WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!

• Dimensions: 4.625" x 7.25" x 1"

• Medium: SB

Helen Keller 1880- 1968

Seraphin Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

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