Allen, William; Ware, Charles; et al. Slave Songs of the United States. 8vo, maroon cloth possible remainder binding]; title in gilt on front cover. Fine copy. New York: Simpson, 1867 E400-600 First Edition of the first serious study of the slave

Allen, William; Ware, Charles; et al. Slave Songs of the United States. 8vo, maroon cloth possible remainder binding]; title in gilt on front cover. Fine copy. New York: Simpson, 1867 E400-600 First Edition of the first serious study of the slave songs of the United States. Divided into three distinct sections: South- Eastern, Northern Seaboard and Island slaves states. There are 136 songs taken by dictation by the compilers. Sabin 82067: Work, page 435; Hampton Catalogue, 3403; LCP Negro History 1553-1903, #129