(9) professional, yet candid, 8 x 10 in. photos of Stuart and his Greenup County home, dated "10/53"; the prints are laid down on boards, some with tissue overlays showing crop marks for publication.

Jesse Stuart (1907 - 1984), one of the 20th century's great literary regionalists, gave voice to the Southern Appalachians. A gifted novelist, Stuart was also at home with verse, becoming Kentucky's Poet Laureate.

Generally fine condition with bold tonal contrasts.

$200 - 400