A Dissertation on Slavery with A Proposal for the Gradual Abolition of It, in the State of Virginia [George Upshur's Copy]
Philadelphia: Mathew Carey, 1796. First Edition. 8vo., 106 pages; G; Housed in brown cloth clamshell case, with morocco "spine label" and gilt lettering; Calf bound with morocco label on spine; Front board nearly separated from binding, and moderate wear to corners of front abd back boards; Textblocks show moderate age-toning and light foxing to edges, with minor age-toning to pages interiorly; Signature of US Navy Commander George P. Upshur appears on the front pastedown ("G. P. Upshur / U.S. Navy") and on sfep ("George P. Upshur / U.S. Navy / Dec. 1836"); Signatures of two other previous owners appear on the titlepage.; shelved case 7. More