Accession number
PML 199179
Creator
Wilson, Harriet E., 1825-1900, author.
Published
Boston : Printed by Geo. C. Rand & Avery, 1859.
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Katharine Rayner in honor of the Morgan's Centennial, 2024.
Notes
Preface signed: H.E.W.
First edition the first novel published by an African American woman and the first African American novel published in America.
Appendix on pages 133-140 includes three letters of recommendation on behalf of the author Harriet E. Wilson ("Our Nig"), written by Allida, Margaretta Thorn, and C.D.S.
First edition the first novel published by an African American woman and the first African American novel published in America.
Appendix on pages 133-140 includes three letters of recommendation on behalf of the author Harriet E. Wilson ("Our Nig"), written by Allida, Margaretta Thorn, and C.D.S.
Description
140 pages ; 20 cm
Provenance
Formerly in the family of Matthew Kennedy; Kinsey Marable & Co. private sale, 2024.
Binding
Grayish-brown (C61) bead grain cloth; front and back covers blindstamped with large cartouche with leaf design at head and foot, all within single rule border; gilt lettering and ornament, blind rules on spine; yellow endpapers.
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