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Two advertisements for the sale of Uncle Tom's Cabin...



Item # 705634

May 20, 1852

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1852  The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other begins: "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, first published in the 'National Era' and now just issued in two handsome volumes..." with more. Also in this issue: ""The Compromise Agitation" "The Presidency" "California & Slavery" and more.
The "National Era" was the newspaper which introduced the famed "Uncle Tom's Cabin" to the world, being serialized in this newspaper before the published book was available.
Four pages, some perforation at the central fold, foxing at a few folds, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

Item from our most recent catalog - #359, released for October, 2025

Category: Pre-Civil War