2006-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2006
Original Printed Act, March 22, 1864, U.S. Senate Bill 188, Entitled: "A Bill To prohibit commerce in slaves among the several States, and the holding or transportation of human beings as property in any vessel within the jurisdiction of the national government..." . Measuring 12" x 8," 2 pages (plus integral docketing leaf), Fine condition, two tears on the left edge of this Bill, some scattered light humidity tone. Reported by Mr. Sumner, "...from the Select Committee on Slavery and Freedmen..." An extremely rare, original printing of this most important and historic Congressional Act regarding Slavery and Black History.
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