[WEED, Thurlow (1797-1882), his copy]. The Abolitionist. Edited by William Goodell. New York: The American Abolition Society, April, 1856. Vol. 1, No. 9. Folio (362 x 267 mm), dampstained, separation near margins at old fold. SUBSCRIBER’S COPY, with Thurlow Weed’s name written in the margin by the printer. Weed was a prominent New York newspaper publisher, printer, and Whig and Republican politician. More notable, was that Weed was a political organizer known for having contributed to the success of several prominent politicians, including the formation of the Republican Party in the 1850s, which emerged as an anti-slavery party. During the 1830s and ‘40s, Weed became active in the abolitionist movement and was among several prominent individuals who helped finance the creation of the transportation network and system of safe house for escaping slaves. Weed and his wife also made their home available to fleeing slaves as part of the Underground Railroad.