Abolitionist John Brown Signature and Salt Print Image. Clipped signature "Your friend / John Brown", on a slip of paper...

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Abolitionist John Brown Signature and Salt Print Image. Clipped signature "Your friend / John Brown", on a slip of paper, 3.75" x .75", mounted beneath an oval salt print albumen of Brown. Brown stands in three-quarter profile with his hands in his pockets. The oval image measures approximately 5.5" x 7.5", and is framed with the signature to an overall size of 10" x 12.5". Signature has faded to about 50%, but remains visible. Photo retains good contrast and detail, with a few dark spots throughout.

John Brown (1800-1859) is undoubtedly one of the most controversial figures of the 19th Century. History has both vilified him as a religious fanatic guilty of the Pottawatomie Massacre, and in turn as hero sometimes credited with starting the chain of events that would eventually lead to the freeing of the slaves. The current consensus on Brown is that he was a man of strong faith and will, who died a martyr to the cause of abolition.

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2010 February Signature Historical Manuscripts Auction #6039 (go to Auction Home page)

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February, 2010

11th-12th Thursday-Friday

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Sold on Feb 11, 2010 for: $3,346.00

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