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1856-Dated Imprint: The Nature and Power of the Slave States, by Josiah Quincy

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1856-Dated Imprint: The Nature and Power of the Slave States, by Josiah Quincy
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“The Nature and Power of the Slave States” Josiah Quincy
June 5, 1856-Dated, Imprint titled “The Nature and Power of the Slave States” by Josiah Quincy, Quincy, Massachusetts, Very Fine.
This is an original imprint fully titled, “Address Illustrative of the The Nature and Power of the Slave States, and the Duties of the Free States”, 5.75” x 9”, 32 pages, Choice Very Fine. Original paper covers intact. Minor edge chipping to front cover. Address speaks to the power the Slave States had and the timidity of the Free States. Josiah Quincy III was a U.S. educator and political figure. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mayor of Boston, and President of Harvard University. The historic Quincy Market in downtown Boston is named in his honor.