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FR. 1861 ENGRAVING "A SLAVE AUCTION IN VERGINIA". 10 1/2X15". THIS FULL PAGE ENGRAVING WAS PUBLISHED IN THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS. THE DETAIL OF THE ENGRAVING IS VERY GOOD. THERE IS AN AUCTIONEER'S FLAG POSTED OUTSIDE THE DOOR. A FAMILY OF SLAVES ON "THE BLOCK" OVER A SIGN THAT READS "NEGROES FOR SALE AT AUCTION THIS DAY AT 1 O'CLOCK. A HANDFUL OF BUYERS MILLING AROUND.Created By
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July 12, 2024Updated By
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July 12, 2024