[Rarebooks] FS: SIGNED by the author of THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, 1833

[Charles Agvent]

[MOORE, Clement] RUSH, Richard. MEMORANDA OF A RESIDENCE AT THE COURT OF 
LONDON. Philadelphia: Key & Biddle, 1833. Second Edition. Original green 
cloth. Howes R-522; New Howes R-525 "b". The first series of an account 
of the diplomatic maneuvers concerning the conflicting claims to Oregon 
and the adjustment of a Northwestern boundary line. Especially 
interesting in that this copy belonged to Clement C. Moore (Yes, 
Virginia: the author of "The Night Before Christmas") and is SIGNED by 
him on the front pastedown. Recently and neatly rebacked retaining 
nearly all of the original spine. Near Fine, contents clean.         $950.00

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