The Works of John Woolman, In Two Parts
Philadelphia: Joseph Crukshank, 1774.
First Edition. Three-quarter leather. Octavo. [1], xiv, [2], 436 pages, [1]. Rebound in three quarter leather with tan cloth covered boards. Raised bands, gilt decorations and title on the spine. Two title pages but continuos pagination. Inscription by the previous owner on the front blank end sheet. Front blank end sheet has some holes upper corner partly affecting the inscription. Moderate toning to the contents. Small worm hole lower back foredge not affecting the text. Pages 407-428 also has a small worm hole top edge not affecting the text. Chapter in part 2, pages 279-311, is titled "Considerations On the Keeping of Negroes."
This first edition was published after the death of Woolman (1720-1772). Several later editions have been published. John Woolman was a Quaker minister and early abolitionist. He traveled to England in 1772 to promote the abolition of Slavery but died soon after arriving in England. He is buried in York.
Howes W 669; Sabin 10524. Good. Item #34482
Price: $450.00