Patsy Jefferson of Monticello. This item is unavailable.Patsy Jefferson of Monticello

Published in 1948 by E.P. Dutton & Co., Patsy Jefferson of Monticello is a historical nonfiction book by Marguerite Vance that explores the life of Martha "Patsy" Jefferson Randolph, the eldest daughter of Thomas Jefferson. The narrative, which features illustrations by Nedda Walker, follows Patsy from her early childhood at Monticello through her time in Paris at the Abbaye Royale de Panthémont convent school, and later her role as hostess at the President's House in Washington, D.C. This specific copy, which lacks its original dust jacket, matches the visual profile of the first edition published on January 1, 1948. Current market listings for this vintage hardcover range from approximately $10 to $50 depending on condition and whether the dust jacket is present. For definitive identification, you should check the copyright page for the statement "First Edition" or "First Published 1948" without subsequent printing dates.