Anti-slavery Almanac (1844); oldAnti-slavery Almanac (1844); old ledger and various old newpaper articles.
Two Bills of Sales for Slaves andTwo Bills of Sales for Slaves and Later Notes and Photographs A view of slavery and the relationships between these social groups before and after the Civil War. The group includes a sale document for two slaves 7.5 x 12.5 in. partially printed Savannah GA 7 April 1807. For one man named Jack and one woman named Cumbo (?) to Samuel Sturges for 600 dollars. With wax and paper seal. Plus a Ms document 1p Burke County GA 20 Oct. 1806 for the sale of one slave "Boston " to Samuel Sturges.Also included are several notes that clearly illustrate the familial connections between classes. These groups were more dependent on each other than most would admit - the upper classes "needed" the help the "help" needed jobs. Bonds of respect and congeniality did develop and familial titles ("mama " "aunt " etc.) were used.Letter 2pp 7 x 10 in. dated 28 Feb. 1946 n.p. stated but postmark on cover from Waynesboro GA. With cover on which there are pencil notes indicating the letter is from Liza Jones Servant to family all life - born a slave. In the letter Miss Jones reminisces complaining a bit about getting old: I am not much my self. Just to think I served you and yours nearly 40 years. Signed E.H.J.Plus a short note 5.5 x 6.5 in. with birthday greeting and Theas flowers came out of your yard. Eliza.Short note [original spelling retained] Dear Baby Wishing you Miny Happy years and a long life sweet and plesant is the wishes of your old black mama Eliza. With 2.5 x 3.5 photo. Second later note dated 1967 short reply to a letter received "From Lillie to Mrs. Mary." One photo included based on age photo is more likely Lillie than Eliza.Five silver gelatin images of African Americans picking cotton 3 x 5.5 in. Probably early 1900s. Three white men in center what is clearly their horse-drawn buggy in background. Mule-drawn wagon loaded over the top of the boards with bags of cotton.Five images of African American nannies with their charges. Approx. 3.25 x 5.25 in. Most dated 1923-1925. One with "Liza" & Henry Jr. Spring 1925. Roosevelt in the background.One image of two women one black one white with penciled "Aunt Rosa" on verso.Plus 9.5 x 13.5 in. chromolithographed image of two African American children in grain field with title If a body meet a body coming thro' de Rye. The broadside has a die-cut Christmas card and a "Baby Roll" membership certificate affixed to verso. Baby Roll dated 2 Feb. 1899 Woman's home Mission Society M.E. Church South Georgia Conference.
Scarce 1809 slave bill of sale.Scarce 1809 slave bill of sale.
Five volumes to include a slaveFive volumes to include a slave narrative titled "Aunt Sally: On the Cross the Way of Freedom", Cincinnati: Western Track and Book Society 1866; "Up From Slavery" by Booker T. Washington, copyright 1901, The Country Life Press, Garden City, NY; "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" Boston, Sherman French & Company 1912; together with "The White Man's Burden" by B.F. Riley, DD, LLD Birmingham, AL 4th edition; "Blue Blood", Boston 1877
(MARYLAND: AFRICAN-AMERICANS) (MARYLAND: AFRICAN-AMERICANS) Two accomplished pencil sketches of domestic activities near Baltimore, early 20th Century attributed to "Sallie" (reported to have been a slave) and inscribed on the mats, "Stemer's Run 1904". One depicts an African American boy tending a cauldron in a farmyard; the other an elderly African-American woman seated in a kitchen.
RARE ABOLITIONIST ANTI-SLAVERYRARE ABOLITIONIST ANTI-SLAVERY ROUNDEL
EARLY 19TH CENTURY depicting an African man in chains, in relief, kneeling before Britannia, below a banner inscribed 'Britannia Set Me Free', the background painted with a ship on the waves, behind convex glass with a reverse painted black and gilt border, within a moulded alabaster frame11.5cm diameter including the frame
North Carolina slave bill of sale,North Carolina slave bill of sale, 22 line manuscript court copy, October 23, 1830, "…I the said James Ellis…do Bargain and Sell unto…David George a negro girl named Alcey about twenty six years old which negroe I do warrant and forever defend unto him…", docketed on verso, 12 x 7 in. (sight); sandwiched between glass in modern frame. Folds, separations, toning, minor smudges (as written). Private Collection, Pinehurst, North Carolina
A quantity of historic documentsA quantity of historic documents including 18th century items on the cruelties of the slave trade medical treatment for George III timber supplies to the Navy French puzzle writing etc.
1859 SLAVE BILL OF SALE ON ARMORIAL1859 SLAVE BILL OF SALE ON ARMORIAL WATERMARKED PAPER 1859 SLAVE BILL OF SALE ON ARMORIAL WATERMARKED PAPER READING:
State of Georgia
Walker County
Know all men by these presents that I Daniel Evans of the county and state aforesaid on this the seventh day of February eighteen hundred & fifty nine do bargain sell and convey to Peter S. Anderson a negro boy by the name of Aaron for & in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars paid to him in hand on the day above stated: the title of which property I bind myself heirs executors and administrators to defend to Peter S. Anderson his heirs & assigns forever and against any claim or claims whatever.
In testimony whereof the said Daniel Evans hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.
Best
Charles F. Evans
TWO SYLVIA FLETCHER AT LOCK & CO.TWO SYLVIA FLETCHER AT LOCK & CO. HATS Lock & Co. Hatters St. James Street, London. One black woven hat and one tan woven hat.
[SLAVERY] BAXTER, RICHARD. Baxter's[SLAVERY] BAXTER, RICHARD. Baxter's directions to slave-holders, revived
Estimate:$200-$300
2 vols. Clarkson, Thomas. The2 vols. Clarkson, Thomas. The History of The Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of The Abolition of The African Slave Trade by The British Parliament. London, 1808. First edition. 8vo, contemp. 1/2 calf & bds., spine gilt, black morocco spine labels; rather scuffed, extremities rubbed, joints tender, spine ends rubbed away. Fold. plate, lacking fold. plan of slave ship. Light to moderate scattered foxing. Sabin 13486 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
FIVE MANUSCRIPT MISSISSIPPI SLAVEFIVE MANUSCRIPT MISSISSIPPI SLAVE BILLS OF SALEFive Manuscript Mississippi Slave Bills of Sale , 1833 (3), 1836, and 1861, various sellers in Adams and Lawrence counties, sold to Fleet Cooper, largest 9 3/4 in. x 8 in
[African Americans] Civil War-Era[African Americans] Civil War-Era CDVs of African Americans Lot of 7 CDVs including: a hand colored illustration titled Emancipation in the recto margin with artist's credit to G.G. Fish photo/publisher's credit and 1863 copyright to John P. Soule; a photograph titled in the recto margin Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence / A Redeemed SLAVE CHILD 5 years of age. Redeemed in Virginia by Catherine S. Lawrence; Baptized in Brooklyn at Plymouth Church by Henry Ward Beecher May 1863. with the 1863 copyright of Lawrence and the backmark of Hartford photographers Kellogg Brothers; a vignette photograph with the gilt imprinted recto title Young Africa / Or the Bone of Contention and the 1862 copyright of E. Anthony; an albumen print of the Thomas Nast illustration Colored Volunteer with the backmark of Boston dealer J. Ward & Son; a lithographed image titled The Secession Bubble with 1862 copyright to J.H. Bufford of Boston inked on verso From A Friend. / P; an anonymous portrait of a seated African American man; and a full length portrait of an African American man by Middleboro' Mass. photographer H.F. Cornwall. The Ed Steers Lincolniana & Civil War Collection Condition: Young Africa with significant spotting. Others with some edge wear else very good.
Collection of Antebellum and CivilCollection of Antebellum and Civil War Era Southern documents consisting of: rental agreement for the hiring of a Slave named America from Henry Kerling dated 1822. H4 1/2'' W8'' South Carolina Chester District land survey for Samuel Gallaher for 116 acres on Mill Creek dated December 19 1827 H9 1/4'' W7 3/4''; Three United States Military telegraphs from the Provost Marshall's Office addressed to James H. Rice signed by Capt. John C. Wyman matted together in one frame overall H15'' W13''; Confederate States of America $500 loan bond mounted and framed overall H21 1/4'' W27'' (4pcs) Provenance: Collection of Michael Watt Greenville South Carolina. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
A pair of George III SheffieldA pair of George III Sheffield plate sauce boats
William Savage Cooper (fl.1880-1926)William Savage Cooper (fl.1880-1926) oil on board Yachts in harbour signed and dated 1925 14 x 9.5in. Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?190
Collection Southern documents comprising:Collection Southern documents comprising: 1847 slave bill of sale framed image size: H12 1/2'' W8'' 1863 Confederate States of America $1000 loan framed image size: H13 1/2'' W13 1/2'' 1904-1910 Georgetown vessel cargo listings framed image size: H17 1/2'' W17 3/4'' (3pcs) Provenance: Columbia South Carolina private collection.
1 piece. Color Lithograph. Kraus,1 piece. Color Lithograph. Kraus, C.A. "Bird's Eye View of Confederate Prison Pen at Salis[b]ury N.C.... 1864." Boston, etc.: J.H. Buffords Sons, 1886. 25 x 33 3/4 inches (635 x 857 mm) - image & text. Tears & chipping along margins & in text below image - some loss of text. Toned & mounted. Not examined out late 19th - early 20th-Century frame.
FRAMED INDENTUREDated October 16FRAMED INDENTUREDated October 16 1772For David Scudder Minor of Newport in the County of Newport and Colony of Rhode Island to serve nine years as an apprentice to tanner Joseph Freeborn and his wife Abigail. 11 x 7''.Provenance: From the Herreshoff House in Bristol Rhode Island from the estate of Norman Herreshoff. Proceeds to benefit the restoration of The Herreshoff House.''
HISTORY OF ABOLITION OF SLAVERY,HISTORY OF ABOLITION OF SLAVERY, 1808, ILLUSTRATEDThe History of the Rise, Progress, & Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade by the British Parliament, Vol.2, by Thomas Clarkson, M.A. Published by James P. Park, Philadelphia, 1808. Includes fold out illustration of the layoutof a slave ship. Front cover detached. Fold out illustration loose. Wear to covers. This item can be shipped in-house.
Newspapers Advertising the SaleNewspapers Advertising the Sale of Slaves Lot of 2 including: National Intelligencer Washington July 15 1841 4pp with several ads offering rewards of $30-$200 for runaway slaves most form Prince George's county Maryland one of which describes the runaway as missing most of his toes a common punishment for runaways indicating he had escaped at least once previously; and the New Orleans Daily Crescent June 16 1859 8pp with ads for several slave dealers such as "Foster's Slave Depot." The Ed Steers Lincolniana & Civil War Collection Condition: Both very good.
SLAVE DOCUMENT, BILL OF SALEofSLAVE DOCUMENT, BILL OF SALEof a 15-year old girl named Hester. Slave for life. Dated: 1820. Seller: William J Harris, Dorchester County, Maryland to: Samuel H Welch, Baltimore, Maryland; For $250. 13 1/4" high, 8" wide. Stains, toning, folds, small edge losses. Weoffer in-house packing and shipping of this item to an address in the United States for $45 via USPS Priority Mail. The price includes insurance up to $5000. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. International buyers areresponsible for arranging third party shipping.
EXILES OF FLORIDA, SLAVERY, 1858ExilesEXILES OF FLORIDA, SLAVERY, 1858Exiles of Florida, by Joshua R. Giddings, published by Follett, Foster and Company, Columbus, OH, 1858. Subtitled, "The crimes committed by our government against the maroons, who fled from South Carolina and other slave states seeking protection under Spanish Laws. Very good condition. Brown cloth binding. Foxing throughout.
EARLY ABOLITIONIST PAMPHLET:"SLAVERYEARLY ABOLITIONIST PAMPHLET:"SLAVERY INCONSISTENT WITH ...Early Abolitionist Pamphlet:"Slavery Inconsistent with Justice and Good Policy" by the Reverend David Rice, New York, printed by Isaac Collins and Son, 1804.
6 in. x 3 ¾ in.
Provenance : Descended in the Cary Family of Nantucket.
Condition:
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1830 estate inventory of slaves,1830 estate inventory of slaves, three-page court copy of manuscript dated February 24, 1830, the estate of Joseph Neely, listing 19 slaves, "…1 negro woman Milly and child Rodey, $400.00…", and other property, on single sheet 13 x 15-1/2 in., modern frame. Folds, minor separations, toning, fading, small corner loss, four archival tape hinges at top verso. South Carolina Private Collection
[Civil War] Thirteen volumes with[Civil War] Thirteen volumes with emphasis on prisoners of war and individual narratives including: 1) Warren Lee Goss The Soldier's Story of his Captivity at Andersonville Belle Isle and other rebel prisons illus. by Thomas Nast (Boston: Lee & Shepard 1867) signed by the author 8vo cloth; 2) Melvin Grigsby The Smoked Yank (Privately printed: 1888) 8vo red cloth gilt; 3) John W. Urban My Experiences Mid Shot and Shell and in Rebel Den (Lancaster PA: The Author 1882) 8vo pictorial cloth Estimate $ 100-200
Prideaux John Selby (British, 1788-1867)Prideaux John Selby (British, 1788-1867) "Coot" and "Green Lapwig", pair of engravings, sight 17" x 23-1/2". Glazed, matted and presented in carved ebonized frames.
BOOKLET "THE UNCONSTITUTIONALITYBOOKLET "THE UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF SLAVERY"Lysander Spooner; Boston: Bela Marsh, 1846; Second edition, designated "Cheap Edition." 7 1/2" high, 4 3/4" wide.Foxing, stains, corner losses. We offer in-house packing and shipping of this item to an address in the United States for $45 viaUSPS Priority Mail. The price includes insurance up to $5000. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. International buyers are responsible for arranging third party shipping.
English School late 18th centuryEnglish School late 18th century Reverend Bernard Hodgson and Harriet Sainsbury Hodgson pair of portraits, oil on board 10 x 8 in., framed
1850 Georgia apprenticeship letter:1850 Georgia apprenticeship letter: hand-written agreement between Garrett Coulon and Thomas McKeritt, dated July 20, 1850, wherein Garrett Coulon agrees to "learn the art and mystery of a cooper" for a term of three years in exchange for instruction, room and board, $210 to be paid and a "freedom suit of clothes at the end of his time", 13-1/2 x 8 in. Toning, stains, fading, smudges, creases, separations.
Two colored engravings 19thTwo colored engravings 19th century, "Engraved for Barnard's New Complete and Authentic History of England" One showing the "Surrender of Earl Cornwallis," the other, "The Manner in which the AMerican Colonies Declared themselves Independent of the King of England" Sight size: 13 x 8 3/
SIR JOHN LAVERY, R.H.A., R.A.,SIR JOHN LAVERY, R.H.A., R.A., R.S.A. (irish 1856-1941) "STUDY FOR THEIR MAJESTIES COURT-LADY COATES" Signed 'J. Lavery' twice bottom right, inscribed and dated 'STUDY FOR THEIR MAJESTIES COURT / LADY COATES / BY LAVERY / 1931' on backboard verso, oil on canvas, laid down 23 5/8 x 19 1/2 in. (60 x 49.5cm) provenance: Property of Sir William & Lady Elsie Coates, Belfast, Northern Ireland. By family descent. Private Collection, Virginia. note: This lot is accompanied by a photograph of the completed painting with a label attached verso inscribed 'To Lady Coates from John Lavery 1932'. ,000-12,000 Framed under glass. Some minor staining of paint/canvas. No other damage or restoration visible.
THE PUBLIC LAWS OF THE STATE OFTHE PUBLIC LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA: FROM IT......as a British Province down to the year 1790, inclusive, in which is comprehended such of the statutes of Great Britain as were made of force by the act of assembly of 1712 by John Faucheraud Grimke?, Philadelphia: Aitken & Son, 1790, quarter bound leather with cloth boards, spine with gilt lettering and five raised bands
Note: Many pages from 363 to 498 deal with laws pertaining to slavery, legal at the time of this printing. Also, there are hand written formulas on the final page showing mathematical conversions from British pounds into (American) dollars.
Condition:
has been rebound, considerable foxing, discoloration, state library and other interior stamping present, pencil inscription, occasional folded down corner
W. O. BLAKE, HISTORY OF SLAVERY/THEW. O. BLAKE, HISTORY OF SLAVERY/THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE, J & H. MILLER W. O. Blake, History of Slavery/The African Slave Trade, J & H. Miller, Columbus 1860 (1857 1st edition), leather embossed boards,10.25" x 7"
1857 slave promissory note, form1857 slave promissory note, form partly printed specifically for slave rental purposes, obligating James Thomas, Jr. to pay A. W. Nolting $150 "for the hire of One Negro Slave named Garrett…said Slave to be returned at Christmas next, well clothed with the customary Clothing, and furnished with a hat and Blanket…", imprinted at bottom "Sold by G. M. West", payment notations on verso, 4 x 7-1/2 in. Folds, small stains. Brunk Auctions, September 6-7, 2003, Lot 444; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.