Dive into the legacy of the "Perfect Southern Belle," Madame Octavia Walton Le Vert. This collector’s lot features the sought-after 1987 First Edition biography by Frances Gibson Satterfield, including its original dust jacket. To provide a first-hand look at her life, the set includes two modern facsimile volumes of Le Vert’s own "Souvenirs of Travel," capturing her unique 19th-century perspective.
Rounding out the collection is a 2013 newspaper clipping from the Mobile Press-Register highlighting her historical significance. Ideal for history buffs, this out-of-print biography is a rare find and a cornerstone for any Southern history or women’s literature collection.
Item condition: The 1987 biography is in Good to Very Good condition; the dust jacket shows minor edge wear and a small tear at the top spine. The two "Souvenirs of Travel" volumes are in Excellent, near-new condition. The newspaper clipping is folded but well-preserved.
