Lot 402
Howe, Julia Ward (1819-1910) American writer and reformer, best known for writing Battle Hymn of the Republic; she was the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Photo lithograph with an Autograph Quotation Signed: "All heights of life are wearisome to gain: Yield not for pleasure what you won with pain. Julia Ward Howe." The blind stamp of the photographer, J.E. Purdy & Co., is at lower left. The 4½ x 3¼ inch photo lithograph is on a 9½ x 7¾ inch page, which was taken from a first-rate book, as evidenced by the exquisite photo reproduction. The quotation and signature are along the lower edge. More writing is mostly obscured at lower edge, including a date that seems to be 1904, probably from trimming lower edge for framing. The page is toned and foxed but the writing is clear. Suitable for framing.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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