- 62
(Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Julia Griffiths, editor. Autographs for Freedom. Boston: John P. Jewett, 1853
- Paper, Ink
8vo (7 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.; 190 x 118 mm). Facsimile signatures of all contributors; some scattered foxing, but a crisp, clean copy. Publisher's blindstamped green cloth, spine lettered in gilt. Brick-red buckram clamshell case.
Literature
BAL 1117
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
FIRST EDITION OF AN ANTHOLOGY OF ABOLITIONIST SENTIMENTS SOLICITED BY THE ROCHESTER LADIES' ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETY. Proceeds from the sale of the book were to be "devoted to the dissemination of light and truth on the subject of slavery throughout the country."
Contributors include WILLIAM H. SEWARD, HARRIET BEECHER STOWE, HORACE MANN, WILSON ARMISTEAD, JOHN MURRAY, THE BISHOP OF OXFORD, THE EARL OF CARLISLE, HORACE GREELEY, AND FREDERICK DOUGLASS.