STAMPED COVER FROM SARAH GRIMKE TO LUCY STONE ANTI-SLAVERY OFFICE BOSTON.
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Winning Bid:
$129.80 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Tuesday, March 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #223 - Part 1
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Item Description
3-1/8x5-1/8" cover w/three cent Washington bust stamp hand canceled w/an "X" and a "Belleville N. J, Sep 10" stamp. 1851. vertical fold at center affecting the neatly hand inscribed text "Stone". Reverse has "Sarah Grimke 1851" inscribed at top left and a small hole where the wax seal was removed at center. Moderate age toning and handling. Fine. An interesting artifact illustrating the connection between the early anti-slavery and women's rights movements.
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