Feb 28, 2002 - Sale 1926

Sale 1926 - Lot 54

Price Realized: $ 316
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
Sketches of Old Virginia Family Servants. Preface by William Meade. 12mo, publisher's cloth, spotted; scattered minor foxing; early owner's signature on title. Philadelphia, 1847

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Includes: Sketches of African Bella, Blind Lucy, Springfield Bob, Mammy Chris, A Visit to the African Church, and many more.
Meade (1798-1862) a Bishop in Virginia, was active in the movement to teach slaves to read. Sabin 47240 and 81566.<