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Sale 55: United States Postal History

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Slavery Related

Lot 1953    

(Advertising/Illustrated) Praying Slave in Shackles, letterhead illustration on lengthy 3-page folded letter datelined "Solon, July 15th, 1840", manuscript "Beaford, O., Augt 1" postmark and "12½" rate, letter of Christian sentiment regarding family; light soiling, otherwise Very Fine, an early and scarce anti-slavery illustration.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $375

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