first edition
1834 · Philadelphia
by [GRIMKE] DYMOND, Jonathan
Philadelphia: Ashmead, 1834. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 300. Some foxed, Bound in original cloth with new cloth spine and paper label, new end papers, some light water stain, a good copy only. Upon the death of their Brother, Angelina and Sarah Grimke saw this book through the press, contributing a 2pp 'advertisement' explaining the process. Grimke reprints the English essay abhoring war from a Christian standpoint. Interesting, also, is Grimke's editorial stance that removed silent 'e's, added apostrophe's, etc.
(Inventory #: 56618)