Olaudah Equiano.

Olaudah Equiano was the first political leader of England’s black community. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: F2255

Description: Equiano’s published autobiography remains one of the most important pieces of abolitionist writing. It was reprinted eight times before his death and a further six editions were produced by 1800.

Creator: D. Orme; after W. Denton; G. Vassa

Date: 1789

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London, Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection