An Essay on Liberty and Slavery, 1856, First Edition

An Essay on Liberty and Slavery by Albert Taylor Bledsoe, LL.D., Professor of Mathematics in the University of Virginia. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co.: 383 pp. 1856 Rare First Edition

Abolitionists, the religious implications, the public good, and the Fugitive Slave Law are all addressed in what has been termed "a highly important and sophisticated proslavery argument". Author was a friend of Jefferson Davis, a Confederate soldier, and a defender of both the South and Slavery. He became the first editor of the "Southern Review". An original classic pro-slavery book for any African-American library collection.

Condition: This original first edition of Bledsoe's proslavery argument is in very good condition, especially for its age. Original throughout with expected foxing and age-toning of pages. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.

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