The Writings of Harriet Beecher Stowe , Signed , 17 Volumes

The Riverside Press, Cambridge, 1896 , The Large Paper Author's Autograph edition of the writings of Harriet Beecher Stowe. Octavo, with the scarce 17 volumes. Bound in three quarter leather, with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Blue marbled boards, with brown leather spines. All volumes clean, solid and complete. Volume 10 with minor scuff to corner of board , volume 2 with some light wear to head of spine , volume 1 with light wear to joint . Signed by Harriet Beecher Stowe on the limitation page 'Specially For This Edition A Few Months Before Her Death', "Harriet Beecher Stowe July 5 1896." In very good condition. A member of the famous Beecher family, American abolitionist and author Harriet Beecher Stowe is best known for her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), which depicts the harsh conditions for enslaved African Americans. The book reached millions as a novel and play, and became influential in the United States and Great Britain, energizing anti-slavery forces in the American North, while provoking widespread anger in the South. Stowe wrote 30 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential for both her writings and her public stances on social issues of the day. A very handsome set. Additional pictures on request.

Product Info

Publisher: The Riverside Press, Cambridge

Year: 1896

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

Signed

Seller Info

Act2Books

Address: 24 Central Avenue Flemington, New Jersey

Website: https://www.act2books.com

Country: United States