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William Henry Harrison signed copy of ''The Token and Atlantic Souvenir'', a very popular annual gift book in the early 19th century. Signed books by Harrison are exceedingly rare and this one is inscribed to 18-year-old Margaretta Wilson, aunt of future President Woodrow Wilson. Inscription reads, ''Miss Margaretta Wilson / from the friend of her father / W.H. Harrison / of / North Bend / Ohio / Steubenville / 11th July 1838'' on the title page. Edited by S.G. Goodrich and published by Charles Bowen: Boston: 1836. Margaretta's father was James Wilson, grandfather of President Woodrow Wilson and publisher of an Ohio newspaper, ''Log Cabin''. Red, embossed leather over boards with gilt lettering on the spine. In fair condition with portion of backstrip missing, covers detached from book, and some toning and foxing.
Scarce William Henry Harrison Signed Book -- Inscribed to the Aunt of Woodrow Wilson 75 Years Before Wilson's Presidency!
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