To the Noon Rest: The Life, Work and Addresses of Mrs. Helen M. Stoddard (SIGNED 1ST)
Butler, IN: L.H. Higley, 1909. First Edition. Cloth. 5 3/8 X 7 7/8 Inches. 296 PP. Very Good. Item #7961
Scarce signed first edition in the original cloth binding. Signed by Helen Stoddard to a "dear friend" on the ffep. Stoddard was a noted alcohol and tobacco temperance leader in late 19th Century Texas.
STODDARD was the first woman to run for Congress in California and her work as a suffrage leader was an important factor in the passing of the 19th amendment allowing women the right to vote. Some wear and a few light stains to original covers. Hinges starting and one photo at page 156 loose (but present). A rare surviving specimen with the author's autograph.
Price: $200.00