Scarce first edition (1849) antiquarian book, "Narrative of the Life of Henry Bibb

Scarce first edition (1849) antiquarian book, "Narrative of the Life of Henry Bibb." First published in 1849 and largely unavailable for many years. An extremely important story. Reader's Copy -- This book is in poor condition, but it is a fascinating object that reflects the many years this story has compelled readers to read about the life of slavery first-hand. The majority of pages are in good shape, though some have small or medium tears. Foxing throughout, insect damage, water stains; hinges are cracked, loose; binding is weak, loose and extremely worn. 206 pages.
"I was brought up in [Kentucky]. Or, more correctly speaking ... I was flogged up; for where I should have received moral, mental, and religious instruction I received stripes without number, the object of which was to degrade and keep me in subordination. ... I have been dragged down to the lowest depths of human degradation and wretchedness, by Slaveholders."-Henry Bibb