Black History
“National Anti-Slavery Standard” Forty Newspaper Archive
1865 to 1866-Dated Civil War, Archive of 40 Newspapers titled, “NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD,” New York, Lot of 40 Issues, Vol. 26, No. 14, August 12, 1865 to Vol. 27, No. 13, to August 4, 1866, published by the Anti-Slavery Society, About Fine.
This historic ANTI-SLAVERY Archive consists of Forty Newspapers including, Vol. 26, No. 14, August 12, 1865 to Vol. 27, No. 13, August 4, 1866. Each displays a large 6-column layout, 4 pages to each issue, published by the “Anti-Slavery Society.” This represents a very rare and intriguing historical primary source on the ongoing debate over Slavery in America which raged before, during, and even after the American Civil War. This run of theme newspapers actually covers both sides of the debate. Naturally, its emphasis on the Anti-Slavery proponents from across the country, and also related news accounts reported from around the world. Each issue is Signed on the front page of by the previous original owner and subscriber, “C.V.B. Chase.” Some typical minor expected tone, folds, and dampstaining, while the print is crisp and legible, being sold “as is,” as such. A “gold mine” of historical, period Slavery information and reporting as it happened. A truly rare, very extensive archive. (40 issues).