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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