Lot 252
Douglass, Frederick (1817-95) Abolitionist, author, lecturer, and editor. Partly-printed Document Signed ("Fred.k Douglass") as Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, Jan. 4, 1883. The document is a release for a parcel of land in Washington, D.C. from trustee Otis Bigelow to William L. Marcy, his heirs, etc. Light overall toning and a few small ink stains on a blank portion of the document,which has been opened to 13 x 8½ in. and elaborately matted and framed so that both sides show. The document is housed in a hinged frame which is attached to a larger frame, 24½ x 26¾ in., containing an image of Douglass, a small name plaque and a large biographical plaque titled "The Black Lion of Cedar HIll." There are a few small nicks in the frame. Douglass was a former slave who became a leading abolitionist. He helped recruit black regiments and was consulted by Lincoln. An impressive display piece.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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