Gregg–Reeves Presentation Copy
An 1859 second-edition copy in original red cloth, given by Mrs. Susan M. Gregg of Richmond, Indiana, to James E. Reeves in 1897, with the bookplate of his son Jesse Siddall Reeves.
Binding Description
Original red publisher's cloth with a gilt sphinx vignette and green blocking on the circular band, borders, and corner ornaments.
Presentation / Association
Richard Gregg from G. F. Waters, Dec 25th 1869. — “This beautiful and valuable book was presented to me by my amiable and highly esteemed friend Mrs. Susan M. Gregg November the 7th 1897. James E. Reeves.”
Provenance Chain
G. F. Waters (reading uncertain) → Richard Gregg — gift, December 25, 1869 → Mrs. Susan M. Gregg (d. 1897), Richmond, Indiana → James E. Reeves (1814–1904) — gift, November 7, 1897 → Jesse Siddall Reeves (1872–1942) — bookplate → Unresolved gap → William Van Dyke — gift → University of Pennsylvania — Kislak Center for Special Collections
Provenance Narrative
G. F. Waters gave the book to Richard Gregg at Christmas 1869. His widow, Mrs. Susan M. Gregg of Richmond, Indiana, gave it to James E. Reeves on November 7, 1897. It carries the bookplate of his son, Jesse Siddall Reeves, and a pencil note recording a gift by William Van Dyke.
Copy Notes
A mounted obituary of Susan M. Gregg and a postcard of the 2nd Regt. Armory, Trenton, N.J., accompany the volume.
People in This Copy
Richard Gregg · Susan M. Gregg · James E. Reeves · Jesse Siddall Reeves · William Van Dyke
Sources and Documentation
Eight copy photographs, October 2026; Penn Libraries catalog record; Indianapolis Journal, December 16 and 22, 1897; Find a Grave memorials. Catalog record ↗
Visual Record
Images: copy photographs, University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, October 2026.
