E. I. du Pont, Botanist: The Beginning of a Tradition (Signed First Edition, First Printing)

Signed First Edition, First Printing of this study of the interest in botany of the original Du Pont in America, Eleuthere Irenee Du Pont. Throughout the history of the family's history in America, the Du Ponts would establish celebrated gardens in the Delaware River region -- when they weren't busy manufacturing gunpowder and chemicals. Signed by Norman B. Wilkinson on the half title page. 139 pages, illustrated. Has a previous owner address label on the front pastedown page and a bit of rubbing on the covers of the dust jacket.