Harrisburg: Edwin K. Meyers, 1886. 280 pages. Jas. H.W. Howard, Late Editor of the State Journal. Story of reunion of two runaway slaves inspired by true stories. POS (Gobin - well-known Denver Lawyer) signature on ffep. Author's portrait omitted from Second State of this book (as issued). Front hinge starting. Book edges bumped and worn. Top corner of front cover with hard bump - bending very slightly ½". Spine worns at ends. Interior pages age toned but mostly clean and fresh. Five pages former dog-eared, a few pages with minor stains in margins and a couple of dozen pages with pencil lines in margins.. First Edition. Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: DeWitt Enterprises (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: P0034
Title: Bond and Free - A True Tale of Slave Times
Author: Howard, Jas H. W
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Edwin K. Meyers
Place of Publication: Harrisburg
Date Published: 1886
Keywords: Slavery
Size: 8vo

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