1852 – Uncle Tom’s Cabin – Harriet Beecher Stowe | First Edition

Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose first edition was published in 1852, is regarded as one of the most influential works of 19th-century American literature. The story’s exploration of slavery has made it an enduring work of American anti-slavery propaganda.

This mixed set features one of the earliest printings of Uncle Tom, including the first volume is from the 10^th-thousand, the second volume from the 30^th – both very early volumes from one of the most iconic pieces of abolitionist literature.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Uncle Tom’s Cabin
• Author(s): Harriet Beecher Stowe
• Publisher: Boston: John P. Jewett & Company, 1852
• Edition: First edition
  • 10^th Thousand, volume 1
  • 30^th Thousand; volume 2
• Binding: hardcover
• Format: 8vo, two volumes
• Size: 8 in × 5 in
• Collation: each volume paged separately
  • Vol. I: x, 13-312
  • Vol. II: iv, 5-322
• Reference(s): BAL 19343; Grolier American 100, #61; Sabin 92457

Condition:

Good. Each volume tight and secure bindings with some wear visible at corners and hinges. Pages generally clean with occasionally staining. The hinges of volume 1 have been professionally restored and are considerably strong.

Why Collect This?

• Early printing of the most iconic slavery-related narrative.

Item Number: #50001