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HIGGINSON, THOMAS WENTWORTH

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HIGGINSON, THOMAS WENTWORTH
<b>584. THOMAS WENTWORTH HIGGINSON</b> (1823 - 1911) American clergyman and army officer, first to organize Negro regiments in the Civil War, author of the story upon which the film Glory was based. Scarce S.P., a CDV image of Higginson showing him full-length with a cane and what appear to be skates in his hand, dressed in a great coat and fur hat. Signed in full on the verso. Backstamp by C. R. B. Claflin, Worcester. Trimmed very slightly at top, otherwise good.<b> $100-150</b>