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Lot #115:

Andrew Carnegie Signed Copy of ''An American Four-in-Hand in Britain'' -- Inscribed to His Scottish Cousin Thomas Morrison, '''We is proud o ye Tammie'''

Andrew Carnegie signed copy of his travelogue ''An American Four-in-Hand in Britain'', Carnegie's entertaining account of his visit to Great Britain. New York: Charles Scribner & Sons, 1899. Carnegie inscribes the dedication page to his maternal cousin, where he also pens a Scottish quote, ''To My Cousin / Thomas Morrison Esq / me worthy even of that name - 'We is a proud o ye Tammie'. With much genuine affection / Your Cousin / Andrew Carnegie / and half Morrison / Jany 18th 1903''. Bound in publisher's red boards with gilt lettering. Measures 5.25'' x 7.5''. Some shelf wear and sunning to spine. Half-title page detached and separation starting at front hinge, with minor soiling to signature page. Overall good plus condition. A unique signed book by Carnegie, with a nod to his Scottish roots.