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Sale 407: Americana with Photographs & Manuscript Materials (#407) 07/09/2009 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Lot #380A Visit to the United States in 1841

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Sale 407: Americana with Photographs & Manuscript Materials (#407) 07/09/2009 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Title:

A Visit to the United States in 1841

Author:

Sturge, Joseph

Place Published:

Boston

Publisher:

Dexter S. King

Date Published:

1842

Description:

235, xciii appendix pp. 7¼x4½, original black cloth, gilt spine. First American Edition.

The author's preface to the English edition (same preface included in this edition as well) with these words; "In visiting the United States, the objects which preferred the chief claim to my attention were the universal abolition of slavery, and the promotion of international peace." Sabin 93263.

Condition:

Slight loss of cloth at spine tips and corners, faint dampstaining and rubbing to covers; ink inscription on front free endpaper; else very good.

Item#:

201092

Headline:

Visit to US 1841 anti slavery sentiment Sturge1st
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