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Some historical account of Guinea : its situation, produce and the general disposition of its inhabitants. With an inquiry into the rise and progress of the slave-trade, its nature and lamentable effects. Also a re-publication of the sentiments of several authors of note, on this interesting subject ; particularly an extract of a treatise, by Granville Sharp

Title
Some historical account of Guinea : its situation, produce and the general disposition of its inhabitants. With an inquiry into the rise and progress of the slave-trade, its nature and lamentable effects. Also a re-publication of the sentiments of several authors of note, on this interesting subject ; particularly an extract of a treatise, by Granville Sharp / by Anthony Benezet.
Author
Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784
Publication
  • [Philadelphia] : [Publisher not identified], MDCCLXXI [1771]
  • Philadelphia : Printed by Joseph Crukshank, in Third Street, opposite the work house, MDCCLXXI [1771]

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Additional Authors
  • Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813.
  • Crukshank, Joseph, 1746?-1836
Description
3 preliminary leaves, iv, 144 pages, 53, [6] pages; 17 cm
Alternative Title
Extract from a representation of the injustice and dangerous tendency of tolerating slavery
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Controversial literature.
  • History.
  • Early works.
Note
  • Includes [12] lines of scripture on title page.
  • "Erratum."--Page 5 , first count
  • Index to Benezet's account of Guinea, [6] p. at end.
  • "Extract from a representation of the injustice ... of slavery ... by Granville Sharp (p. 1-35, second group)--has special t.p."
  • Three states of gathering N noted, alterations having been made to the text on p. 139. In the first, p. 139 is misnumbered 132, and the last line begins with the word 'proper.' In the second, p. 139 is correctly numbered and the last line begins with the word 'acquainted.' In the third, p. 139 is correctly numbered and the last line begins with the word 'proper.'.
  • Signatures: [A]⁴( -[A]1) [B]⁶ C-N⁶ O²; [A]⁴ B-E⁶ F².
Indexed In (note)
  • Bristol, R.P. Index to Supplement to Charles Evans American bibliography
  • Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania
  • Sabin, J. Dictionary of books relating to America from its discovery to the present time
  • English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC (RLIN)
  • New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature & History. Boston: G. K. Hall.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Also available in hard copy in: Sc Rare 326.1-B (Benezet, A. Some historical account of Guinea. 1771) & Sc Rare B 15-21 (Lapidus Collection).
Reproduction (note)
  • Microfilm.
Call Number
Sc Micro R-1123
OCLC
29665265
Author
Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784, author.
Title
Some historical account of Guinea : its situation, produce and the general disposition of its inhabitants. With an inquiry into the rise and progress of the slave-trade, its nature and lamentable effects. Also a re-publication of the sentiments of several authors of note, on this interesting subject ; particularly an extract of a treatise, by Granville Sharp / by Anthony Benezet.
Publisher
[Philadelphia] : [Publisher not identified], MDCCLXXI [1771]
Manufacturer
Philadelphia : Printed by Joseph Crukshank, in Third Street, opposite the work house, MDCCLXXI [1771]
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
microform
Type of Carrier
microfilm reel
Indexed In:
Bristol, R.P. Index to Supplement to Charles Evans American bibliography, 11985
Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 2633
Sabin, J. Dictionary of books relating to America from its discovery to the present time, 4689
English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC (RLIN), W029454
New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature & History. Boston: G. K. Hall., v. 1, page 849, column 1, row 5
Reproduction
Microfilm. New York : New York Public Library, 1974. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (MN *ZZ-9272).
Additional Formats
Also available in hard copy in: Sc Rare 326.1-B (Benezet, A. Some historical account of Guinea. 1771) & Sc Rare B 15-21 (Lapidus Collection).
Chronological Term
1700-1799
Place of Publication
United States Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
Added Author
Issued with (work) : Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813. Extract from a representation of the injustice and dangerous tendency of tolerating slavery, or, Admitting the least claim of private property in the persons of men in England.
Crukshank, Joseph, 1746?-1836, printer.
Added Title
Extract from a representation of the injustice and dangerous tendency of tolerating slavery
Research Call Number
Sc Micro R-1123
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