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Capture of a slave ship...   Lincoln offered as a compromise candidate for President...
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Capture of a slave ship... Lincoln offered as a compromise candidate for President...

Item # 602895 ·
NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1860 

* Famous slaver "Wildfire"
* African slave trade print fame


Page 2 has small one column headings: "The Captured Slaver" "Reception Of The Negroes At Key West--How They Fare" This is a notable slave ship, made somewhat famous by the print of it found in the June 2, 1860 issue of Harper's Weekly.
Other news of the day. Complete in eight pages, minor spine wear, generally nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
Price
$28
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.