Description: Here we offer the ante-bellum abolitionist classic, Autographs for Freedom, edited by Julia Griffiths and featuring reprinted articles, autographs, and tissue-protected photograph-based engravings of a variety of abolitionist leaders, including Frederick Douglass, who has his second publication here, along with a very youthful engraving. The volume was published by The Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society and Wanzer, Beardsley, and Company; Rochester; in 1854. Original binding is intact with gilt-impressed silk boards. Boards are stained and edgeworn, especially at the head and foot of the spine. Intact endpapers with light penciled inscription on first blank flyleaf. Moderate foxing throughout. Binding is very tight and square, text pages are clean, durable, bright, and crisp. 309 pages plus several pages of ads; measures approximately 8 x 5.5-inches. This seminal document of American history will make a fascinating addition to your collection or a very thoughtful gift.Please click HERE to see the other abolitionist classics we offer. Please click HERE to peruse our entire shelf of Americana!** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest!***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***
Price: 749.95 USD
Location: Bronx, New York
End Time: 2024-11-01T21:39:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.6 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1854
Topic: Abolition
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
