Lot 441
Stedman, J. G.
Rare Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs
Auction: 16 January 2013 at 10:00 GMT
£500
Description
Narrative of a five years expedition against the revolted negroes of Surinam... London: J. Johnson, 1813. 4to, 2 volumes, engraved titles, 3 folding maps, 72 (of 78) engraved plates, contemporary boards, rubbed, cloth on spine a little torn, spines faded, a few marginal tears with no loss of text (2)
Footnote
Note: Several of the plates in this work were engraved by William Blake. Stedman's book is sometimes said to have contributed towards Blake's strong opposition to slavery.