WALLON (Henri). From slavery in the colonies to serve as an - Lot 608

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WALLON (Henri). From slavery in the colonies to serve as an - Lot 608
WALLON (Henri). From slavery in the colonies to serve as an introduction to the History of slavery in Antiquity. Paris, Dezobry, E. Magdeleine et Cie, 1847. 3 volumes in-8, half-brown chagrin, spine decorated, speckled edges (contemporary binding). Original edition. This fundamental work earned the author his appointment as Secretary of the Commission for the Abolition of Slavery, which was founded by the French Government in 1946. in 1848 and presided over by Schoelcher. Wallon was also appointed substitute deputy for Guadeloupe in the Constituent Assembly. A few slight freckles. Small rubbing on the upper cover of Volume I.
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