Thimas Pringle (1 results)

Autograph manuscript sonnet in the hand of Thomas Pringle, Scottish poet, abolitionist, and editor of The Friend of Africa. Written in brown ink on a single sheet, with title heading: Sonnet and attribution at head: Thomas Pringle, poet & editor of the Friend of Africa. The manuscript comprises a complete sonnet in a clear and legible cursive hand, concluding with Pringle's initials T.P. at foot. Sheet shows evidence of prior mounting to verso, with residual adhesive marks and surface discolouration. Fold lines visible, with light toning and minor staining, but text remains fully legible and ink strong throughout. A working poet's manuscript?composed, refined, and preserved outside of print?capturing Thomas Pringle's literary voice at the intersection of Romantic poetry and early nineteenth-century abolitionist thought. Bibliography; Unpublished manuscript. No direct print equivalent identified. Thomas Pringle's poetry was widely published in periodicals and collected works, though manuscript survivals are comparatively scarce. Why This Matters; Thomas Pringle is a significant literary and historical figure, notably: Founder and editor of The Friend of Africa Secretary of the Anti-Slavery Society One of the earliest literary figures associated with South African writing Autograph manuscripts of poets from this period are inherently scarce, particularly complete poetic compositions rather than correspondence. This piece sits at the intersection of: Romantic-era manuscript culture Abolitionist intellectual history Early colonial and African literary heritage Condition; Good. Folded as issued. Visible mounting residue to verso with associated discolouration. Light toning and minor staining. Ink strong and fully legible. Structurally sound. Offered by Atlas Rare Books, specialists in rare and antiquarian books.