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Howard Chandler Christy signed first edition of ''The Girl I Loved'' by James Whitcomb Riley. The Bobbs-Merrill Company: Indianapolis & New York: 1910. The skilled artist behind the iconic ''Chrsity Girl'' inscribes the front free endpaper with a dedication signed: ''with best wishes - Howard Chandler Christy / July 20 ~ 42'' in black ink. The charming tale is written in verse; bound in green cloth boards with gilt lettering. Measures 6.5'' x 9''. Rubbing to board edges, toning and light foxing to leaves. Very good.
Howard Chandler Christy Signed First Edition of ''The Girl I Loved'' -- Featuring His Illustrations
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