Rare Autograph, Photograph and Manuscript Auction
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Napoleon Kneass who was blinded at the age of seven ,began publishing this magazine in 1867. Printed in raised letters.
This particular issue covers many topics, including the story of Royal captives which talks about Louis Napoleon and then going back to 1250 with the Sultan of Eygypt. 12 leaves total and front and back pages. All in fair condition. Some wrinkling, chipping on edges foront cover page has most damage and small tears to the periphery of the pages, but the interior embossing is in excellent condition. Binding tight, Approximately 11.5" x 9". This is a very rare book and the earliest we could find an example of.
Extremely rare, original copy of Kneass' Philadelphia Magazine for the Blind, Volume VIII February, 1874
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