Lot 172


Geneva, NY: W. F. Humphrey, 1908. First edition. 116pp. Hardcover. Gerrit Smith (March 6, 1797 December 28, 1874), also spelled Gerritt Smith, was a leading American social reformer, abolitionist, politician, and philanthropist. Spouse to Ann Carroll Fitzhugh, Smith was a candidate for President of the United States in 1848, 1856, and 1860, but only won the election to a single term, 18531854, in the House of Representatives. Smith, the richest man in New York State and one of the wealthiest in the country, was a significant financial contributor to the Liberty Party and the Republican Party throughout his life, and spent much time and money working towards social progress. Besides making substantial donations of both land and money to create Timbuctoo, an African-American community in North Elba, New York, he was involved in the temperance movement and the colonization movement, before abandoning colonization in favor of abolitionism, the immediate freeing of all the slaves. He was a member of the Secret Six who financially supported John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry, in 1859. :?1314? Brown's farm, in North Elba, was on land he bought from Smith. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 6.25" x 9.5" Condition:
- Good - Very Good Condition with some staining on the front pages.
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