Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Manuscript Draft

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A working draft manuscript entitled "A Sculptor in the Sunset Sand," Captain Edward Kemeys (Georgia, New York, 1843-1907), approximately 230 typed pages with many revisions, corrections and redactions both in pencil and ink, apparently not published, pages: approx 13"h, 8"w Note: Kemy served during the Civil War in the New York 65th Volunteer Regiment enlisting at the age of 19 and later as a Captain in the U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery. He later became a bronze animalier sculptor and his work is seen in New York's Central Park, a sculpture "Hudson Bay Wolves" is seen at the Philadelphia, the monumental sculpture "Prayer for Rain" depicting a Native American with and elk and mountain lion found in the West Side Park, Champaign, Illinois, and others. Start Price: $80.00