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Antebellum South

The Antebellum South has an interesting and complex history, and there are many books that are sure to illuminate that part of the American story. If you are conducting research or are just passionate about the Antebellum South, be sure to look through the rare and antique books featured below in the Biblio Rare Book Room.

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An Appeal to Christians, on the Subject of Slavery

An Appeal to Christians, on the Subject of Slavery

by Hersey, John

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Used - Good with no dust jacket; Boards sunned, soiled and worn, top corner missing from rear free endpaper, foxing throughout, musty.
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Second Edition
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Hardcover
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Baltimore: Armstrong & Plaskitt. Good with no dust jacket; Boards sunned, soiled and worn, top corner . missing from rear free endpaper, foxing throughout, musty.. 1833. Second Edition. Hardcover. 5.5 inches x 3.75 inches. Printed by J. W. Woods. Original red cloth binding. Paper spine label. An early appeal for abolition in the United States by a Baltimore Methodist evangelical preacher and missionary who espoused this unpopular and dangerous view in a slave state three decades before slavery was abolished. Hersey was also employed by the American Colonization Society in the 1830s as an agent for the new colony of Liberia, and as noted in the later chapters of this volume, he advocates for American slaves to be relocated there under the auspices of the Society and funded by a weekly contribution of three cents by American churchgoers over the course of 30-40 years, "an achievement worthy of a free and Christian nation; and by far the greatest and the best legacy which we could… Read More
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The Cabin and Parlor; Or, Slaves and Masters By J. Thornton Randolph [pseud.]

The Cabin and Parlor; Or, Slaves and Masters By J. Thornton Randolph [pseud.]

by Randolph, J. Thornton, pseud. Peterson, Charles J. (Jacobs), 1819-1887

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Philadelphia, T. B. Peterson [©1852]. Hard Cover. 324 p., 12 p. of advertisements, front., plates; 20 cm. "Embellished with magnificent illustrations, from original designs by Stephens, engraved by Beeler." The Cabin and Parlor is an example of pro-slavery plantation literature that emerged from the Southern United States in response to the abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, which had been published in book form in that year, (Wright, American Fiction; v. 2 (1851-1875) 1878). Good+, original stamped boards rebacked with original spine, extensive foxing. Stock#OB955.
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Official Journal of the Conference Convention, Held at Washington City, February, 1861

Official Journal of the Conference Convention, Held at Washington City, February, 1861

by Crafts J. Wright

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Used - Very Good
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1st Edition
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Paperback
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Great Barrington, Massachusetts
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1861. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo. Original yellow printed wrappers, stitched. 93 pages. Washington: M Gill & Witherow, Printers, 1861. First Edition. Sabin 15433. This was the Unions last gasp before War. Ex-President John Tyler of Virginia chaired the Convention. His career would close with his election as a representative in the Confederate Congress. All the proceedings, proposed solutions, and votes are set forth, including suggested constitutional amendments and other adjustments. Copyright slip tipped in after title leaf. Wrappers with some wear, o/w very nice
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Sketches of North Carolina, Historical and Biographical Illustrative of the Principles of a...
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Sketches of North Carolina, Historical and Biographical Illustrative of the Principles of a Portion of Her Early Settlers

by Rev. William Henry Foote

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Used - Very Good
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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Bloomington, Indiana
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New York: Robert Carter , 1846. Handsomely bound in quarter red leather over maroon cloth boards, gilt title and 4 raised bands at spine, small label front paste down "S.C. Toof & Co., Printers, Lithographers, Binders, Memphis". Prior owner name front end page, a 2nd prior owner name 3rd end page, that of J.O. Stedman. James Owen Stedman ( 1811-1882) was a noted Presbyterian minister in Memphis. Very Good, light rubbing to leather at tips, creases top corner front end pages, moderate foxing throughout. A quite handsome copy of this early history of the Presbyterian Church in North Carolina. . First Edition. Quarter Leather. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Southern Exposure: A documented expose of the anti-democratic forces in the deep South

by Stetson Kennedy

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Used - Fine
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First
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Hardcover
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Kirkland, Washington
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364pp + index, 4 pages b&w photographs, illustrated end papers. DJ intact but frayed on top and left side of spine (see photo). Price intact. Scarce signed first edition of human rights activist Kennedy's visit to the deep South, exposing the "Problem of the South and the historical roots of all its evils..." Boldly signed on title page. Book is in essentially unread condition and appears to be the only signed copy listed online.
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Historical Collections of Virginia (Confederate States of America Association Copy)
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Historical Collections of Virginia (Confederate States of America Association Copy)

by Howe, Henry

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Used - Very Good
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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Bloomington, Indiana
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Charleston, SC: Babcock & Co., 1845. SCARCE Confederate States of Americas Association Copy, bearing the small bookplate and 2 signatures of William Cabell Rives (May 4, 1793 - April 25, 1868), a member of the First Families of Virginia who served in the U.S. House and Senate and two separate terms as U.S. Minister to France. He later served in the Provisional Confederate Congress from 1861 to 1862 and the Second Confederate Congress from 1864 to 1865. Very Good, professionally rebacked with spine laid over with some loss of gilt decorations and gilt lettering dulled, prior owner bookplate and inscriptions front and rear end pages, tipped in photograph of a George Washington statue at rear end pages, some marginal pencil notations by the latter owner, and an extended biographical manuscript inscription about Rives, taken from p. 37 of "The Plantation South", at 2nd. front end page. Moderate toning, large fold-out map of Virginia Near Fine, with small tear at right edge. A fascinating… Read More
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History of the Old Cheraws: Containing an Account of the Aboriginies of the Pedee, the First...
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History of the Old Cheraws: Containing an Account of the Aboriginies of the Pedee, the First White Settlement, Their Subsequent Progress, Civil Changes, the Struggle of the Revolution, and Growth of the Country Afterward, ... from About A.D.1730 to 1810

by Gregg, Right Rev. Alexander

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Used - Very Good
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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Bloomington, Indiana
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New York: Richardson and Company , 1867. In original plum embossed cloth binding with pale yellow end papers, gilt lettering at spine dulled yet legible. Very Good, spine a bit sunned, hinges open yet holding quite well, small tears to cloth at head of spine. All four maps present and Fine. An unrestored copy in original binding, uncommon thus. From the collection of Joseph Hyde Pratt, his ownership signature front end page. Pratt was a noted North Carolina geologist, conservationist, state and civic leader and WWI hero. . First Edition. Embossed Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Porgy
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Porgy

by Du Bose Heyward

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Used - Good
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2nd Printing Thus
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Hardcover
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Salem, Oregon
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THE ROSE B EDITION. Du Bose, Heyward. Porgy (1925 George H. Doran Mauve "B" Hardcover 1st Edition/ 2nd printing thus, known as the Mauve or Rose "B" Edition. Decorated By Theodore Nadejen. USED. Good Condition/ No Dust Jacket. Mauve/Purple boards with gold gilt titling and owl cartouche. ORIGINAL SOURCE MATERIAL FOR "PORGY AND BESS", THE DRAMATIC BROADWAY MUSICAL AND MOTION PICTURE, SCORED BY AMERICAN COMPOSER GEORGE GERSHWIN.
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Memoir of Mrs. Anne R. Page
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Memoir of Mrs. Anne R. Page

by Andrews, Rev. C. W. ; [Charles Wesley Andrews]

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Used - Good with no dust jacket; Boards worn and rounded, foxed, front and rear free endpapers removed.
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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Selkirk, New York
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Philadelphia: Herman Hooker. Good with no dust jacket; Boards worn and rounded, foxed, front and rear . free endpapers removed.. 1844. First Edition. Hardcover. Original brown blindstamped cloth titled in gilt on spine. Mezzotint frontispiece portrait of Mrs. Page engraved by John Sartain after a painting by McCoughtry. 101pp + 5pp of publisher’s ads. Measures 6.25 x 4 inches. Sympathetic biography of Anne Randolph Meade Page (1781-1838) , born into an evangelical Christian family near Fredericksburg, Virginia, and married to Matthew Page, a Virginia politician and plantation owner. The book, written by her son-in-law, describes her work to improve conditions for the large number of enslaved people on her husband’s estate and to finance the American Colonization Society in the work to promote migration of freed African-Americans to Liberia. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall .
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West Tennessee Newspapers During the Civil War, 1860-1865

West Tennessee Newspapers During the Civil War, 1860-1865

by Frank Allen Dennis

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Used - Fair
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Muscle Shoals, Alabama
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Very Rare, Unpublished Doctoral Thesis. A Presentation Copy Signed and Inscribed by the Author, Frank Allen Dennis, but the Signature and Inscription is Partially Marked-Out. This Book is in Acceptable Condition. The Gray Buckram Boards have Light Rubbing and Light Edgewear but No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Any Major Damage. The Binding is Strong and Intact but with Slight Sagging, typical in such a Large Book. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked (other than the Partially Marked-Out Author's Signature and Inscription) with No Writing, Highlighting, or Underlining and have Occasional Very Light Foxing but No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Other Major Damage. The Interior does have a Slight Musty Odor, though the Musty Odor is not overpowering, it and Foxing are the only reasons this Book is only in Acceptable Condition. The Page Edges have some Foxing but No Remainder Mark or Other Major Damage. This is still a Nice Copy of a Very Rare, Unpublished Thesis.Book Description:This… Read More
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Prison life of Jefferson Davis : embracing details and incidents in his captivity, particulars...
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Prison life of Jefferson Davis : embracing details and incidents in his captivity, particulars concerning his health and habits, together with many conversations on topics of great public interest

by CRAVEN, John Joseph

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Used - Near Fine
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COLUMBIA, Missouri
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1866 1ed Jefferson Davis Prison Life Civil War Slavery Confederate President CSA

"A sympathetic account of Davis's confinement at Fortress Monroe; by the physician assigned to attend him; includes several long conversations." (Nevins)

A rare first edition of the "Prison Life of Jefferson Davis" by John Joseph Craven. According to Sabin, this first edition was printed on both small and large paper and includes a "Political Letter written to a Citizen of Illinois." This work also 'helped cement Davis's image as a Lost Cause martyr." (Boritt, Holzer). It was
"written by the physician in attendance during the imprisonment in Fortress Monroe…A kind of diary of the daily life, giving the gist of conversations. Written by a Union man, but sympathetic and forgiving. Unlikely to please the rabid element of either side." (Larned, Lit. of Am. History).
Includes full-page woodcut engraving of Davis in prison.

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Battle Cry of Freedom

Battle Cry of Freedom: Two Volume Set : The Civil War Era

by James M. McPherson

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Used - Fine
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Longmont, Colorado
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The Easton Press, 1989. 2 vols. The Leather-Bound Library of American History. First thus; Collector's Edition. Hardcover. Issued without dust jackets. Used - Fine, "as new" condition. Bindings and text blocks are tight, bright, crisp, and clean with no ownership markings or bookplates. Appear unopened / unread. Bound in full (genuine) leather with hubbed spines. Embossed in 22kt gold on the spine and front and back covers. Heavy duty binding boards. Printed on acid-neutral, archival paper. All edges gilt. Smyth sewn with concealed muslin joints and permanent satin ribbon markers. Notes from History sheet laid in. Photo is of the set we have at Barbed Wire Books. A beautiful gift!
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Brunswick County, Virginia 1720-1975 Revised to 2000

Brunswick County, Virginia 1720-1975 Revised to 2000: The History of Southside Virginia County

by Gay Neale

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Used - Near Fine
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Longmont, Colorado
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Brunswick County Bicentennial Committee, 1999. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ. Edges of boards show minor rubbing. Lower edge of DJ has two small tears and rear panel shows some rubbing. Interior is pristine. Overall a clean, solid copy showing very minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy at Barbed Wire Books.
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A Checklist of Kentucky Cabinetmakers from 1775 to 1859

A Checklist of Kentucky Cabinetmakers from 1775 to 1859

by Edna Talbott Whitley

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Kansas City, Missouri
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Paris, KY: Edna Talbott Whitley (1st Edition, 1969). Softcover in protective clear plastic sleeve, 146 pages. Ex-library reference (not circulated), with the expected labels, markings, and wear. Spine is faded, with remains of old clear tape used to reinforce. Inner hinges have been reinforced with clear tape that has yellowed with age. This is the 1st Edition of A CHECKLIST OF KENTUCKY CABINETMAKERS FROM 1775 TO 1859, a very scarce cabinetmaker reference and one of the few places this information was published. Edna Talbott Whitley was born in 1891 in Paris, Kentucky to Robert C. Talbott, a lawyer, and Sallie Scott Grimes. Edna married Wade Hampton Whitley in 1909. Edna became a Kentucky historian and published works including Kentucky Ante-Bellum Portraiture in 1956, George Berk an Eighteenth Century Painter, and in 1969 she compiled this list of cabinetmakers in Kentucky.
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A Cluster of poems for the Home and the Heart
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A Cluster of poems for the Home and the Heart

by Means , Alexander Rev. (Emory College)

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Used - Good
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1st Edition
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Decatur, Georgia
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NY : E.J. Hale & Son, 1878 Alexander Means was an inventor, physicist, poet and a past Emory College president at the original campus in Oxford GA. Many say he was the father of modern electricity. His famous light bulb experiment preceded Tesla and Edison by decades. This is a very rare first edition (1878). The book is in sound condition. Blue cloth cover intact as well as binding. Minor cloth fray on spine and damp stain on rear cover. What is most remarkable about this book is that it is inscribed by one of his former slaves after his freedom. The inscription reads " Susie , Accept this cluster of Poems by one of my old masters from your affecionate husband A.F.P Decatur Ga, Apr 1878. A most precious inscription to a valuable 19th C book.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good.
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