RARE Autograph and Book Auction October 17th
In marbled and red leather covers with gold gilt lettering on the spine. Collected works of early abolitionist and Quaker John Woolman. The first works printed in 1754, and Second Part offered here, printed in 1762, where he argues the abolitionist cause. His advocacy helped persuade the Philadelphia Quakers to officially endorse emancipation and become an important early anti-slavery force in America. Appears complete with all pages, that exhibit toning and scattered light blemishes. All text remains legible.
In good condition, 8vo (7 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 181 x 114 mm). Woodcut ornament on title-page (Miller 29); FIRST EDITION. The second and most desirable part of this famous essay by the celebrated Quaker preacher and abolitionist, the first part having been printed at James Chattin's Quaker press in Philadelphia (Evans 7341). Woolman's text, the third anti-slavery tract printed by Benjamin Franklin, unequivocally calls for abolition as it closes with these resounding words: "And wherever Gain is preferred to Equity, and wrong Things publickly encouraged to that degree, that Wickedness takes Root, and spreads wide amongst the Inhabitants of a Country, there is real Cause for Sorrow to all such, whose Love to Mankind stands on a true Principle, and wisely consider the End and Event of Things." References: Curtis/Campbell 152; Church 1044; Evans 9314; Hildeburn 1863; Howes W667a; Miller 785;Sabin 105196
Extremely Rare Ben Franklin Printed: Considerations on Keeping Negroes...Part Second.
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