Nine Centuries Of Historical Documents

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Original Historical Documents, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Autographs, Letters, Newspapers, Photographs, Ephemera, Coins, Postal History, and more. 20 Subjects include: Americana, Aviation, Black History, Colonial, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Jazz, Maps & Atlases, Medieval & Religion, Naval & Military, Numismatics, Old Letters, Presidents & Politics, Transportation, World Wars I & II ... and more.
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From Slavery to "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."1028 - From Slavery to "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."
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Varied assortment of black Americana, suitable for display: Lithograph captioned "The Negro," judged c. 1850-60, 4 1/2 x 6 3/4, showing a ...
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Slavery Continues - in Puerto Rico.1029 - Slavery Continues - in Puerto Rico.
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"Registro de esclavos" (registration for slaves), the person listed as "property" on "island of Puerto-Rico," c. 1870....
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Slaves Seized by the High Sheriff.1030 - Slaves Seized by the High Sheriff.
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Large partly-printed writ of High Sheriff Samuel Whitaker, Wake County, N.C., July 26, 1821, 12 1/4 x 16. Seizing Raleigh property - including "...
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A Buffalo Soldier, back from the Philippines.1031 - A Buffalo Soldier, back from the Philippines.
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Partly printed discharge of black Spanish-American War Pvt. Frank Allen, Troop H, of the celebrated black 9th Cavalry - the Buffalo Soldiers - which h
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Lincoln's Rules of War: "To return such a person into slavery would amount to enslaving a free perso1032 - Lincoln's Rules of War: "To return such a person into slavery would amount to enslaving a free perso
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Printed Union General Orders, War Dept., Washington, Apr. 24, 1863, 4 3/4 x 7 1/4, 26 pp., sewn. "Instructions for the Government of Armies of ...
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"I am very pleased with the condition I find the Klan in."1033 - "I am very pleased with the condition I find the Klan in."
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Five letters (two retained carbons) on letterhead "Knights and Women of the Ku Klux Klan Inc.," Hermitage Farm, Canastota, N.Y., with rubb...
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"What Refugees should be sent North...."1034 - "What Refugees should be sent North...."
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Contemporary clerical copy of letter from H.Q., District of Natchez (Miss.), Feb. 24, 1865, from Brig. Gen. J.W. Davidson, to Surgeon in Charge F.V. D
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"The effect of Lincoln's proclamation upon our slaves...."1035 - "The effect of Lincoln's proclamation upon our slaves...."
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Splendid, lengthy letter of former Gov. of Virginia John Rutherfoord (note unusual spelling), discussing reuniting husband and wife slaves, fear that
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Superlatively Rare Antebellum Atlas with Original Color - The Pioneering Work of the Father of the A1101 - Superlatively Rare Antebellum Atlas with Original Color - The Pioneering Work of the Father of the A
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Significant milestone in both cartography and American economic development, The Popular American Atlas or General Guide to Geography, Chronology, Com
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The Thirteen Colonies at the Door of Revolution.1102 - The Thirteen Colonies at the Door of Revolution.
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Lovely map showing America as it was in the decade leading up to revolution: "A Map of North America by J. Palairet with Considerable Alteratio...
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