Below, drawn from the collections of the harriet beecher stowe center in hartford, connecticut, and special. I took my book to the used bookstore called half priced books. But most importantly, it always tries to show the reader that slavery is evil, unchristian, and should not be allowed. The narrative drive of stowe s classic novel is often overlook. Uncle toms cabin has exerted an influence equaled by few other novels in history. Uncle toms cabin was popular with a lot of different generations and classes of readers. The financial value of a book is ultimately the price at which a seller and buyer agree to. In uncle toms cabin by harriett beecher stowe, the title character uncle tom is a. Commenting on the timeless significance of the book, professor ward writes. I remembered this quote from uncle toms cabin all of a sudden when i accidentally paraphrased it in a discussion on gun control at school. A brunswick edition hardcover book, uncle toms cabin by author harriet beecher stowe 1894 published by houghton, mifflin and company the. This exchurch library although very lightly marked as such, 634page, 4 x 5 78, 118yearold offering is in g condition. Progressive for her time, harriet beecher stowe was one of the earliest writers to offer a shockingly realistic depiction of slavery. Jan 01, 2008 value of reprint of uncle toms cabin by henry altemus in 1894.
This book was first published in 1851 and caused a furore at the time because of its antislave owning stance and graphic depiction of a slaves life. Unfollow uncle tom s cabin book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This 1894 henry altemus edition of harriet beecher stowes uncle toms cabin is a fairly common reader edition unfortunately. Feb 28, 2009 i am preparing a census of known copies of the edition for the million. There is a picture of the house in brunswick, maine in which the book was written by harriet beecher stowe. The novel was eventually translated into 21 different languages as its remarkable appealmessage spread around the world. Many years ago my grandmother rented out her barns for storage, and this was left behind. How much is 1893 brunswick edition of uncle toms cabin worth. At left, the way it first appeared you can click on that cover, or any of the others on this page, to see a larger image.
Unfollow uncle toms cabin 1897 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jewett, its original publisher in book form, would advertise it. How much is 1893 brunswick edition of uncle toms cabin. Book 1894 uncle tom s cabin by harriet beecher stowe rare edition beautiful fine binding landmark antislavery novel publisher.
It also strengthened the conflict between the northern and southern united states. Read uncle toms cabin by author harriet beecher stowe, free, online. Uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The title page includes a small illustration of the house in brunswick, maine, where the novel was written. New listing antique book uncle toms cabin harriet beecher stowe good condition. In the first year after it was published, 300,000 copies of the book were sold in the united states alone. Uncle tom s cabin s most important theme is the evil of slavery. I have uncle toms cabin book printed by houghton, mifflin. Despite your copy being undated, it can be dated to the years 1879 or 1880 by virtue of the fact that this was the last year the h. I have this copy of uncle toms cabin or life amoung the lowly by harriet beecher stowe.
When uncle toms cabin was published in 1852, it became an international blockbuster, selling more than 300,000 copies in the united states alone in its first year. We are keeping a close eye on developments and hope to reopen by the end of april if not sooner, circumstances permitting. It would be unlike any other book published in the 19thcentury united states. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The result would be that remarkable phenomenon, uncle tom s cabin. This is the brunswick edition, the riverside press, cambridge, boston and new york, houghton, mifflin and company. Upon publication, uncle tom s cabin ignited a firestorm of protest from defenders of slavery who created a number of books in response to the novel while the book elicited praise from abolitionists. Uncle toms cabin was the most popular book in the antebellum. Uncle toms cabin, or, life among the lowly by stowe. Book 1894 uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe rare edition beautiful fine binding landmark antislavery novel publisher. The film is based on the novel uncle toms cabin written by harriett beecher stowe and was the last silent film version. Reprinted in 2015 with the help of original edition published long back1891. It is not a first edition, but does it have any value. This issue is undated, but research has shown this to be a 1894 edition, published in philadelphia, by henry altemus company.
Shipping costs to all destinations conveniently listed below. Progressive for her time, harriet beecher stowe was one of the earliest. Uncle toms cabin is about slavery, but it is about slavery because the fatal weakness of the slaves condition is the extreme manifestation of the sickness of the general society, a society breaking up into discrete, atomistic individuals where human beings, white or. Of note is that there are no books with the gusky imprint listed for sale anywhere. History of the book in the 19thcentury united states. Uncle toms cabin first edition harriet beecher stowe. Tom nicely, owner of leaves of grass, a byappointment antiquarian bookshop in ann arbor, michigan believes that old editions of uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe are fairly common it was one of the most popular and highlyprinted books of the 19th century. Uncle toms cabin copyright 1879 any information or value. Its easy to judge one thing about stowes book from its covers. The books effect was so powerful that lincoln said when. Uncle toms cabin cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Blackwoods edinburgh magazine describes the sale of uncle toms cabin as. Uncle toms cabin signed harriet beecher stowe bauman. It s been up in the attic for many years and is now in my safe deposit box.
Uncle toms cabin is an abolitionist novel by harriet beecher stowe that was published in serialized form in the united states in 185152 and in book form in 1852. Classics illustrated 015 uncle toms cabin comic books. Every part in uncle tom s cabin develops the characters and the story. Uncle toms cabin, harriet beecher stowe, philadelphia. Uncle toms cabin ran from june 5, 1851 to april 1, 1852, gaining an everincreasing audience as the story progressed. Uncle toms cabin project muse johns hopkins university. By reading the descriptions, you can find the one that most closely resembles your edition. Altemus was known for their popular titles of the day and this one was a victorian classic.
Few books have changed the workd as much as uncle toms cabin published nine years before the start of the. I have a copy of uncle toms cabin, and it is not in the best of shape. Shelby silent simon legree slave slavery sobbed soul speak spects spirit stood tears tell theres thing thought told toms took topsy turned uncle tom uncle toms. How much is a copy of uncle toms cabin worth printed by the. This edition was published in 1893 by houghton, mifflin and company out of boston and new york and the riverside press, cambridge. The book is in nice condition with slight separation on the inside and back covers. Uncle toms cabin was originally published serially over 40 weeks in the abolitionist journal the national era, beginning june 5, 1851. Up for auction today is a vintage hardcover book, uncle tom s cabin by harriet beecher stowe. Book summary arthur shelby, a kentucky farmer and slaveowner, is. This book was first published in 1851 and caused a furore at the time because of its antislave owning stance and graphic. It is a first edition published in 1894 by henry altemus. Only a modicum of research would have told the seller that the first edition was published more than 200 years prior to this 1894 edition which was found in the vademecum series. Uncle toms cabin at the worlds columbian exposition jstor.
Collecting uncle toms cabin by stowe, harriet beecher first. It achieved widereaching popularity, particularly among white northern readers, through its vivid dramatization of the experience of slavery. Jun 16, 2009 how much is a copy of uncle toms cabin worth printed by the kingsport press. White education in german southwest africa, 18941914. Apr 17, 2012 this 1894 henry altemus edition of harriet beecher stowe s uncle tom s cabin is a fairly common reader edition unfortunately. He said it has to be in near perfect condition to be worth much, and then they would only take first editions, maybe a second edition if it was in. Life among the lowly by harriet beecher stowe two hundred and thirtythird thousand boston. How much is a copy of uncle toms cabin worth printed by. Uncle toms cabin 1927 is a silent film directed by harry a. Dec, 2011 i have uncle tom s cabin book printed by houghton, mifflin and company, the riverside press, cambridge dated 1893. A mosaic of movement and conflict in uncle tom s cabin. Uncle toms cabin, or, life among the lowly by stowe, harriet. Uncle toms cabin 1891 hardcover harriet beecher stowe on. Uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe goodreads.
Collecting uncle toms cabin by stowe, harriet beecher. Uncle toms cabin, brunswick abebooks passion for books. It greatly influenced many peoples thoughts about african americans and slavery in the united states. This is a book in need of restoration, but worth it. Early edition of uncle toms cabin country living magazine. Up for bid is a copy of the 1894 uncle toms cabin written by harriet beecher stowe hardcover book. Mar, 2006 i have a copy of uncle tom s cabin, and it is not in the best of shape. Uncle toms cabin by hb stowe sealed easton press leather deluxe limited 11200. A manager looked at it, and told me he wouldnt buy it. Uncle tom s cabin is about slavery, but it is about slavery because the fatal weakness of the slave s condition is the extreme manifestation of the sickness of the general society, a society breaking up into discrete, atomistic individuals where human beings, white or. Upon publication, uncle toms cabin ignited a firestorm of protest from defenders of slavery who created a number of books in response to the novel while the book elicited praise from abolitionists. Sep 05, 2019 commenting on the timeless significance of the book, professor ward writes. Uncle toms cabin was a radically different book from the one that both adults. The book is in decent condition with some wear and tear but none.
Uncle tom s cabin 1891 hardcover harriet beecher stowe on. Value of an original uncle toms cabin book answers. An 1893 edition of uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe. On march 20 of 1852, this, the first issue in book form was officially published. A copy is preserved at the library of congress in this version of the film, all of the major slave roles, with the exception of uncle tom himself, were portrayed by. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. History of the book in the 19thcentury united states by michael winship, department of english, university of texas at austin in early 1851, when harriet beecher stowe first imagined writing some sketches which should show the world slavery as she herself had seen it, figure 1 she was already an established author. It s easy to judge one thing about stowe s book from its covers. Uncle toms cabin heritage press slipcase harriet beecher stowe covarrubias illus.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Uncle toms cabin was the bestselling novel of the 19th century, and the second bestselling book of that century, following the bible. A brunswick edition hardcover book, uncle toms cabin by author harriet beecher stowe 1894 published by houghton, mifflin and company the riverside press cambridge. Uncle tom s cabin was popular with a lot of different generations and classes of readers.
This book is in good condition with signs of usage. As a bestseller, the novel heavily influenced later protest. You are bidding on a 1894 edition of uncle tom s cabin by harriet beecher stowe. Uncle toms cabin, originally published on march 20, 1852, sold some 25,000 copies in its first two weeks, and over 300,000 copies throughout america by the end of that year. Harriet beecher stowe uncle toms cabin first edition abebooks. Vintage book uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe. Outside this book shows surface, corner, and edge wear and is well read. This book is titled the vicar of wakefield written by oliver goldsmith. Read uncle tom s cabin by author harriet beecher stowe, free, online. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
I also have a copy of uncle toms cabin that is very old. I have uncle toms cabin book printed by houghton, mifflin and company, the riverside press, cambridge dated 1893. Uncle toms cabin was immediately successful upon its publication in book form, and publishers in england, where there was a large and vocal antislavery contingent, were quick to issue their own editions of the controversial novel. This is an early clarke printing, issued the same year as the 329page true first english edition, also. Uncle toms cabin was originally published serially over 40 weeks in the abolitionist journal the. Stowes earnings from the authorized editions dropped accordingly. Published by henry altemus company philadelphia 1894. Uncle toms cabin simple english wikipedia, the free.
Uncle tom s cabin has exerted an influence equaled by few other novels in history. Below is an inprogress snapshot of the search, which lists those copies of which i am currently aware. The international impact of harriet beecher stowes uncle toms cabin is. Uncle tom s cabin, originally published on march 20, 1852, sold some 25,000 copies in its first two weeks, and over 300,000 copies throughout america by the end of that year. Jewett the following year in two volumes with six illustrated plates by hammett billings. How much is a copy of uncle toms cabin worth printed by the kingsport press. Antique harriet beecher stowe uncle toms cabin 1852.
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