Magee J L Emancipation

Sale 1998 - Lot 47

Unsold

Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500

Magee, J. L. Emancipation. Lithographed print showing Lincoln surrounded by freed slaves and poor whites, 143/4x103/4 inches sheet size; very lightly toned overall, one small nick along left edges. Philadelphia, 1865

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In the sky over Lincoln's head is a caption reading, "Freedom for All, both Black and White!" At the top of the print is a quotation from the Proclamation of Emancipation. The print is described in the Library Company of Philadelphia's catalogue Negro History 1553-1903 as item 222.