Famous anti-slavery newspaper...
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, 1861-65 (first rate) See the photo below for the terrific masthead of this famous anti-slavery title. The ornate woodcut in the masthead features three scenes: a slave auction, an image of Jesus breaking the bonds of the oppressors, and a family about to depart for their journey to emancipation. Much of the content concerns slavery and the anti-slavery movement. Edited by the famed emancipator, William Lloyd Garrison.
A full-size, 4 page newspaper.
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THE LIBERATOR, Boston, MA 1861-65 (with minor water-staining or other minor imperfections which make them somewhat 2nd-rate)
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- Anti-Slavery
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, May 10, 1861
- Rare anti-slavery title - early Civil War
- For freedom of slaves - slave auction print
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THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 1, 1864
- Rare anti-slavery title
- For freedom of slaves
- Slave auction illustration
- American Civil War era
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EMANCIPATOR & WEEKLY CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 11, 1844
- Rare anti-slavery publication
- Abolition movement - free slaves
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