The History of Slavery and the Slave Trade, Ancient and Modern. The Forms of Slavery that Prevailed in Ancient Nations, Particularly in Greece and Rome. The African Slave Trade and the Political History of Slavery in the United States.
by W.O. blake
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
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About This Item
Columbus, OH: J & H Miller, 1858. Hardcover. Very Good. Thick 4to, modern binding of navy cloth, spine title in gilt, new endsheets, page edges marbled. Binding tight and square, no shelf wear, very light foxing, p.o. signature in pencil dated 1860. An attactive copy.
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- Dunaway Books
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- 272801
- Title
- The History of Slavery and the Slave Trade, Ancient and Modern. The Forms of Slavery that Prevailed in Ancient Nations, Particularly in Greece and Rome. The African Slave Trade and the Political History of Slavery in the United States.
- Author
- W.O. blake
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J & H Miller
- Place of Publication
- Columbus, OH
- Date Published
- 1858
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