THOUGHTS ON THE DEATH PENALTY

by Charles C. Burleigh

$250 · Offered by Bartleby's Books

First edition

Philadelphia: Printed by Merrihew and Thompson, No. 7 Carter's Alley, 1845. First edition. 20 cm. 5 , 6 - 144pp. Rebound in black buckram. Signs of removal of a bookplate and library pocket on front and rear pastedowns. Dampstained throughout; old insect damage along upper page margins, not affecting text. Burliegh was a strong supporter of the abolition of slavery. Cohen 3796. Item #69432

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