Nov 29, 2001 - Sale 1916

Sale 1916 - Lot 85

Unsold
Estimate: $ 100 - $ 150
(CRIME.) Seward, William H. Argument . . . in defence of William Freeman on his Trial for Murder . . . Fourth Edition. 8vo, original front wrapper, stained, lacking the rear wrapper, rebacked with cloth tape; yellow staining throughout; ex-library, with a blind stamp on the front wrapper and an ink cancellation stamp. McDade 325.<\t>Auburn, 1846

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"Freeman was a demented negro who murdered John Van Nest, his wife, and child at Auburn, New York, one night with an ax. His trial, and particularly his defense by former Governor William H. Seward, aroused great excitement because of the plea of insanity"--McDade.<