Rare 1906 University of Pennsylvania Limited

Updated September 10, 2026

Lot number	133
Auction	ESTATE OF JUDITH HARRISON ADDIS
Date	September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Auction house	Headley's Auctions
Location	Winchester, Virginia

Edition Commemorative Dinner Book - Copy #9/300. This is an exceptionally rare, beautifully preserved piece of Ivy League history. This leather-bound commemorative volume documents the formal dinner given by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to honor Provost Charles Custis Harrison on May 23, 1906, held at the historic Bellevue-Stratford in Philadelphia. This is a highly exclusive limited edition printing of only 300 total copies, with this specific volume designated as Copy Number 9 .The interior pages feature an incredible look into early 20th-century academia, listing the high-profile attendees, Trustees, and the formal program from the evening. The "Toasts" Program Page: Outlines the speakers for the night, including a welcome by Toast Master Joseph Smith Harris, a poem by Senior Trustee Richard Wood, and remarks by notable figures such as Governor Pennypacker, Mayor Weaver, and Dr. S. Weir Mitchell.The "Corporation" Page: Detailed breakdown of Charles Custis Harrison's credentials (degrees from Penn, Columbia, Princeton, and Yale) alongside the full roster of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania listed by their election year (dating back to 1873).The "Guests" & "Committee" Pages: A comprehensive printed roster of the distinguished guests and the Committee on Arrangements present at the dinner. Limitation Page: Features a crisp, red ink-stamped "9" verifying its status as a single-digit copy from the ultra-limited run.

Rare 1906 University of Pennsylvania Limited

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