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Official newspaper of the American Anti-Slavery Society...
Official newspaper of the American Anti-Slavery Society...
Item # 718387
August 03, 1848
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Aug. 3, 1848
* Rare abolitionism publication
* American Anti-Slavery Society
Perhaps no antislavery-themed newspaper better defined its focus in the title than this one. It was the official weekly of the American Anti-Slavery Society, established in 1840 & published continuously until the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution in 1870.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
AI notes: 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.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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