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The Mirror of Misery; or Tyranny Exposed. ...
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The Mirror of Misery; or Tyranny Exposed. New York: Samuel Wood, 1807. First edition. 12mo. (4" x 6.25"). Title, [1], 46 pages. Woodcut vignette to title page, nine woodcut illustrations, including a double-page woodcut depicting, "Plan of an African Ship's lower Deck..." Marbled paper over boards with later handstitched cloth spine. Early appearance of the infamous illustration of the ship's cargo hold.Reference: Sabin 49427.
Condition: Heavy edgewear with boards showing through. Spine somewhat crudely stitched. Overall rubbed and creased. Early ink ownership inscription and pencil notation to front free endpapers. Small pencil notation to rear endpapers. Title page detached, but laid in. 1.25" closed tear to title page, crossing one word. Some pages shaken and partially detached with later stitching and straight pin holding. Pages moderately soiled and toned throughout.
Auction Info
2022 October 19 Historic African Americana Signature® Auction #6248 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2022
19th
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