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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave Written by Himself. ...
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave Written by Himself. Boston: Anti-Slavery Office, 1845. First edition in wrappers. 12mo (4.5" x 7.25"). xvi, 125 pages. Frontispiece. Original tan front wrapper. This is the only example we have seen with a front wrapper. Exceptionally rare. Housed in marbled clamshell case backed in morocco measuring 5.5" x 8.25" overall.Reference: Afro-Americana 3234.
Condition: Rear wrapper missing, moderate edgewear to front wrapper with scattered soiling. Original stitching loose, but holding. Pencil notation to title page. Internally somewhat soiled and foxed with light toning.
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2022 October 19 Historic African Americana Signature® Auction #6248 (go to Auction Home page)
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