Sale 1037 — United States and Foreign Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 10-14 December, 2012
Category — Slavery and the Civil War, Slave Related, Liberia, Anti Slavery
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2884
"Monrovia (Liberia) Dec. 11th 1841". Dateline on folded letter from Wesley Johnson to his mother in Hillsdale N.Y., sent just after his arrival with interesting commentary regarding death of Gov. Buchanan and many others from yellow fever, other fascinating contents regarding relations with British incl. "The British are never going to permit these people to enjoy a Republican government on these shores but are now denying their right to their purchased territory...", blue "Philadelphia Pa. Apr. 24" circular datestamp and matching "Ship" handstamp, manuscript "20-3/4" rate, some wear incl. age spots, still Very Fine, a fascinating letter, ex Fosdyke Ray
E. 300-400
300