NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Sept. 29, 1842  

* Rare abolitionism publication
* American Anti-Slavery Society

As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 19 years before the Civil War.
Among the articles: "Declaration of The Anti-Slavery Convention" "Henry Clay" "Church Action on Slavery" "Letter From James Monroe" "Slaveholding Christianity" "Anti-Slavery Items" "To the Friends of the Slave".
Page 3 has an item with a small head: "Joe Smith" concerning a report that the Mormon leader attempted the assassination of Governor Boggs, with details.
Four pages, small binding slits at the blank spine, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

Background: The National Anti-Slavery Standard was a leading abolitionist newspaper published weekly from 1840 to 1870 as the official organ of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Founded in New York City, the paper served as a powerful voice for the immediate emancipation of enslaved people and the promotion of equal rights for African Americans. Its slogan, “Without concealment—without compromise,” reflected its unwavering commitment to anti-slavery principles and moral clarity. Edited initially by Lydia Maria Child and her husband David Lee Child, and later by figures like Sydney Howard Gay, the newspaper featured essays, speeches, editorials, and firsthand accounts that exposed the brutal realities of slavery and challenged pro-slavery ideologies. Beyond its anti-slavery mission, the paper increasingly addressed broader issues such as women’s rights and social reform, aligning with other progressive causes of the era. Through its compelling content and national reach, the National Anti-Slavery Standard played a crucial role in shaping public opinion, mobilizing activists, and sustaining the abolitionist movement before and after the Civil War.