Declaration of the Anti-slavery Convention Assembled in Philadelphia, December 4, 1833. - Anti-slavery Convention (1833 : Philadelphia, Pa.); Gilbert, Reuben S. ([Philadelphia] : Merrihew & Gunn, printers, no. 7 Cater's Alley, 1833)
The American Anti-Slavery Society was formed at this convention.
Wood-engraving at head, signed by Reuben S. Gilbert, has caption, "Thou shalt tread upon the lion and the adders; the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet." Flanking the woodcut are Bible verses beginning with, "He that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. Ex.xxi.16."
On silk; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 46.2 x 30.2 cm.
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Keywords: American Anti-Slavery Society; Antislavery movements -- United States; Souvenirs (Keepsakes); Broadsides