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**Title:** A History of the City of Vincennes, Indiana, from 1702 to 1901
**Author:** Henry S. Cauthorn
**Publisher:** Moore & Langen Printing Co. (Terre Haute, IND)
**Copyright:** 1902 by Margaret Clotilda Cauthorn (True First Edition / Original Family Printing)
**Publication Year:** 1902
**Format:** Hardcover (Original red cloth with gold gilt lettering)
**Language:** English
**EXTREMELY RARE AUTHOR'S FAMILY PRESENTATION COPY**
**Provenance & Inscription:**
This unique, one-of-a-kind copy features a historic handwritten presentation inscription on the flyleaf page dated October 27, 1902.
The ink inscription reads: *"Presented to Francis Samuel B. Cauthorn By his father and mother. Oct. 27, 1902."*
This book was personally gifted by the author, Henry S. Cauthorn, and his wife/copyright holder, Margaret Clotilda Cauthorn, to their son, Francis! An incredible, museum-quality piece of Indiana history and literary provenance.
**Condition:**
Good vintage/antique condition. The original red cloth binding is sturdy and solid, with bright, legible gold lettering on the front cover. Spine shows minor fading and light bumping to corners/edges consistent with its 120+ year age. Interior pages are tight, completely intact, clean, and free of library stamps or modern markings. A beautiful, well-preserved artifact.
Ships safely packed and fully insured with signature confirmation via USPS Media Mail. Serious offers welcome.
