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SLAVERY IN THE U.S.--FICTION.
Hall, Baynard Rush, 1798-1863.
Frank Freeman's barber shop; a tale ... illustrated by Rush B. Hall. New York, Charles Scribner, 1852.
ix,C11]-343p. front.,5plates. 19.5cm.
A proslavery novel.
Despite statement on t.p. that illustrations are by Rush B. Hall, plates are signed by [John] McLenan, and according to Hamilton, resemble the work of that artist. The illustrations were engraved on wood by J.W. Orr.
Wright, Amer. ps fiction (1851-1875) 1068.
Slate green & cloth, blind & gilt stamped.
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