Twelve Years A Slave -- Narrative Of Solomon Northup, A Citizen Of New York, Kidnapped In Washington City In 1841, And Rescued In 1853, From A Common Plantation Near The Red River, In Louisiana (True 1St Printing) Northup, Solomon Film Sources,History,Pre-1900

The rare true first printing of this scarce title, with no mention of "Thousand" at top of title page (later printings say "Fifth Thousand," "Tenth Thousand," etc.), 1853 stated on both title and copyright pages, and no mention of "London" at bottom of title page (later printings have this). Octavo, 336 pages with four-page publisher's ads in front and seven full-page illustrations. Very good with professional repair to spine--rebacked with original spine laid down--and interior hinges. Attractive bookplate on front pastedown, and rear endpapers with some wear and soiling. Interior pages relatively clean with occasional foxing--much nicer than usually found. An excellent first printing of Northup's important autobiography, which is becoming exceedingly hard to find in collectible condition. Basis for the film of the same name which won the 2104 Academy Award for Best Picture.