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Political & Historical Americana

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Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs.
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Lot 221

African Americana: Collection of Four Historical Photographs.

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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African Americana: Collection of Four Historical Photographs. A collection of four 10 x 8" black-and-white historical photographs, depicting: a welcome rally for Charlotta Bass during her 1950 campaign as the Progressive Party Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives; a gathering for the Booker T. Washington commemorative coin, showing designer Isaac Scott Hathaway with a sculpted model of the coin; a gathering of civil officers and community leaders; and an anti-fascism housing demonstration against redlining and anti-Black prejudice in California. 

Condition

General fine surface abrasion, handling creases, corners bumped, edge wear and wrinkling, with scattered soiling and discoloration. Commemorative Coin image with paper loss at center and white out at bottom right. 

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