(SLAVERY AND ABOLITION) 5BBLAKE W O5D Tintype photograph of a

Sale 2308 - Lot 55

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(SLAVERY AND ABOLITION.) [BLAKE, W. O.] Tintype photograph of a young man holding a copy of W. O. Blake's "History of Slavery and the Slave Trade." 16th plate tintype in the original blind-stamped Civil War patriotic paper mount, with the American eagle, canons etc.. Np, circa 1861-1864

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This highly unusual photograph shows a young man, perhaps in his twenties, holding a copy of W.O. Blake's classic "History of Slavery and the Slave trade" on his lap. First published in 1859, Blake's work went through numerous printings through the Civil War years. It could be found on the bookshelf of any "right-minded" household along with Frank Leslie's and Harpers' Weekly. As a result, it is one of the most common anti-slavery books to be found in today's collectors' market.