First edition of a major abolitionist work, with early documentation of Black oral traditions Books 55 x 46 cm

55 x 46 cm

Schwabach & Leipzig

This autograph is not signed but based on matches with other signed autographs by Raynal we can safely attribute it to him

Marbled paper wrappers in transparent paper covers

First edition of a major abolitionist work, with early documentation of Black oral traditions Books 55 x 46 cmVictor Schoelcher (1804 1893). Des colonies franaises, abolition immdiate de lesclavage. Paris, Pagnerre, diteur, 1842. 8 (22 x 14 cm). lii, 443, [1 blank] pp. Original green printer publishers wrappers, wholly untrimmed and partially unopened. Protective tissue paper covers. This rare first edition of Schoelchers pivotal abolitionist treatise stands as a landmark in the history of anti slavery literature. Building upon his earlier work, Abolition de