[HALE, Susan]. Balloon Post. Boston: Published at the French Fair, 11 April-17 April 1871. 6 issues bound in 1, 4o (280 x 228 mm). Original cloth, titled in gilt on the cover (spine sunned, otherwise in good condition). FIRST EDITION, with association material relating to its publication. Laid in is autograph letter signed by James DAVIS, two pages, 8o, [Boston], 27 February 1871, to Mrs. S.T. Hooper detailing the publication and including a drawing for the masthead, includes original autograph envelope. Mrs. Hooper was one of the executive committee members for this benefit to aid the poor of France. Provenance: Mrs. S.T. Hooper, her bookplate.

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[HALE, Susan]. Balloon Post. Boston: Published at the French Fair, 11 April-17 April 1871. 6 issues bound in 1, 4o (280 x 228 mm). Original cloth, titled in gilt on the cover (spine sunned, otherwise in good condition). FIRST EDITION, with association material relating to its publication. Laid in is autograph letter signed by James DAVIS, two pages, 8o, [Boston], 27 February 1871, to Mrs. S.T. Hooper detailing the publication and including a drawing for the masthead, includes original autograph envelope. Mrs. Hooper was one of the executive committee members for this benefit to aid the poor of France. Provenance: Mrs. S.T. Hooper, her bookplate.