Description: "...The greatest of the anti-slavery pamphlets; in all probability, the most crushing indictment of any institution ever written."Historian Dwight L. Dumond, in reference to American Slavery: As It Is.Here we offer the first edition of the most influential of the United States abolition sources and the first fusion of the anti-slavery movement with the women's rights movement: American Slavery: As It Is, by Theodore Dwight Weld and sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimke, published anonymously by The American Anti-Slavery Society, New York City, in 1839. This extremely rare volume is filled with narratives of victims and witnesses to the depraved institution of American slavery, detailing every source comprehensively. It was wildly influential, providing vivid, documented accounts for the anti-slavery movement and even serving as a source work for Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin that was still 13 years away. With the modern acceptance of symbols of the confederacy as "heritage," this seminal volume is still relevant today. Very attractively rebound in full calf leather with acid-free black endpapers. Text block is age-toned and darkened on edge from perhaps once sitting too close to the fireplace, as the last page appears soot-darkened (please see pics.) Title page has pen-and-ink markings, "Mechanics Library" rubber stamp, and a Providence Public Library blindstamp. Binding is very tight and square, text pages are durable, bright, and crisp with a few minor edge tears and various foxing and light moisture stains throughout. A very readable copy in a wonderful rebinding! 224 pages; measures approximately 9 x 5.75-inches. This wonderful rebinding of this true first edition of this seminal document of American history will make a fascinating centerpiece to your collection or a very thoughtful gift.Please click HERE to see the other abolitionist narratives 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: 1299.95 USD
Location: Bronx, New York
End Time: 2024-10-23T19:58:12.000Z
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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: 1839
Topic: Abolition
Binding: Leather
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
