$325
Vernon, Dai and Faucett W. Ross. Ten Card Problems. N.p., n.d. (1932). The first 12 copies of this, the famous "Twenty Dollar Manuscript," were signed and numbered by Vernon; the latter eight were mailed without a signature or number. Despite the high asking price ($20 during the Great Depression), Vernon continued receiving requests for it. This example is a later printing, which bears no illustrations, or Vernon's signature. That said, it was still an authorized version of a type, as it was gifted to Ellsworth Lyman of North Carolina by his close friend, Dai Vernon. Folded as originally issued, light wear at extremities, but overall good condition. Uncommon.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-01-29
