Richard Allen: Apostle of Freedom

WESLEY, Charles H.

Published by Associated Publishers, Washington DC, 1935
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First edition. Octavo. 300pp., frontispiece. Very slightly rubbed, fine copy lacking the scarce dust jacket. Nicely Signed by Wesley with a sentiment. Biography of Allen (1760-1831), a former slave who founded the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, the first church of that distinct religious denomination, and who was the co-founder of the Philadelphia Free African Society. Wesley, an important historian, was a dean at Howard University and later the first president of Ohio's Wilberforce State College (now known as Central State College). Very scarce signed by Wesley. Seller Inventory # 71203

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Title: Richard Allen: Apostle of Freedom
Publisher: Associated Publishers, Washington DC
Publication Date: 1935
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition

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