Address Illustrative of the Nature and Power of the Slave States, and the Duties of the Free States; Delivered at the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Quincy, Mass., on Thursday, June 5, 1856. By Josiah Quincy III and printed in Boston by Ticknor and Fields. 1856, 32 pp, 9 x 5.25”, 8vo, paper pamphlet.
In fair condition, with original wrappers attached. Text block is complete and remains bound well. Bottom left and top right corners of pages are cut off. General age-related toning to pages, along with light marginalia. Small pencil inscriptions on title page and front wrapper. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
A scarce work by Josiah Quincy III (1772-1864), an influential Boston politician and educator, called out of retirement to condemn the attempted murder of Charles Sumner in the Capitol over the dispute between free and slave states.
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