signed first edition Paperback
1841 · Lexington, Kentucky
by Wickliffe, Robert
Lexington, Kentucky: Printed at the Observer & Reporter Office, 1841. Book. Very good condition. Unbound. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Octavo (8vo). 64 pages of text. The pages are bound together, but this was removed (disbound) from a binding. Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page 'W. C. Goodloe Esq Frankfort From Mr. Wickliffe." The text has minor foxing. Inscribed to Hon. William Clinton Goodloe (1805-1870) who was decidely anti-slavery by Robert Wickliffe (1775-1859) who in the 1850's became one of Kentucky's largest slaveowners. Robert J. Breckinridge was anti-slavey and this is one of many attacks and replies between them. First edition.. (Inventory #: 016924)