The Colonizationist and Journal of Freedom.

Published by George W. Light, 1834

About this Item

One volume collecting all the published issues from April 1833 to April 1834. *** Original drab paper covered boards with linen spine and paper label. Frontispiece portrait of Abdul Rahman. Contemporary newspaper clippings affixed to pastedowns, blank leaves, portrait leaf, and title page verso. Pages with moderate foxing throughout, heavier in some areas but generally clean. Sound binding with some wear, chipping at edges, corners bumped, moderate sporadic stains, small tear under spine label. Overall, a Very Good copy of a scarce anti-slavery periodical. The myriad topics include Liberia, Oregon colonization, South Africa, letters on the state of slavery and race relations, poetry, and many more. *** Regarding the portrait, Abdul Rahman Ibrahima ibn Sori was a West African prince and commander who was ambushed by enemies and sold into slavery in 1788, eventually ending up in Mississippi. He was freed 40 years later and returned to Africa, dying shortly thereafter.*** A very rare survival, with no other copies seen in the sales records for over 30 years. ***Please email us for better pricing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Colonizationist and Journal of Freedom.
• Publisher: George W. Light
• Publication Date: 1834
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good