Frederick Douglass Newspaper / 1st Edition 1855

Description: Frederick Douglass Newspaper Author: Frederick Douglass Title: Frederick Douglass Newspaper Publication: Rochester, New York: Frederick Douglass, 1855 Description: Rare original anti-slavery newspaper edited and published by the abolitionist preacher and reformer Frederick Douglass. Published September 21, 1855. Vol. VIII., No. 40, Whole No. 404.Small chip at right edge of each leaf, dampstaining and light foxing, a few pinholes and further wear, overall very good.He first published his paper The North Star in 1847, but changed the title to Frederick Douglass' Paper in June 1851 when it merged with Gerrit Smith's Liberty Party Paper. The present issue, leads off with an account of the founding of the State Suffrage Association of New York. Other articles include "American Slavery—Its Assumed Necessity"; "Condition of Fugitives in Canada"; "The Free Labor Movement"; "United States and Canada—A Parallel"; "Phrenology"; "White Slaves Recovering Their Freedom"; "A Visit to Passmore Williamson"; a poem titled "Lines Suggested by the Death of Mrs. Professor Stuart, of Andover Mass" by H.B.S. [Harriet Beecher Stowe?]; and an announcement of the General Convention of Radical Political Abolitionists. Also included are advertisements for Frederick Douglass' book My Bondage and My Freedom; Ayer's Pills and Cherry Pectoral; and an exhibition of the Diorama of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Seller ID: 6739 Subject: History , Rare Books / Items Ernestoic Books Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 6500 USD

Location: Clarence, New York

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