2024-01 Raynors Americana Auction
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Two engravings to include, "Gallant Defence of Three Sailors," 8" x 8-3/4," lightly tinted, left margin has rolled, else VG. Caption, "Dismembered and roasted, these poor fellows were soon eaten under the eyes of Dillon. There now remained upon the rock only Dillon, Burhart, and Wilson-three men against many thousand assailants. Thinking they now should have it their own way, the savages recommenced the attack with new fury." ... plus, "hand tinted engraving of two white men being tattooed by African women, 8-1/2" c 5-3/4," withdrawn from book, c. 1855. caption in part reads, "O'Connell and George are being tattooed by the island women as a preparation for making them husbands ..."
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Africans Attacking the White Interlopers

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Minimum Bid: $50.00
Final prices include buyers premium.: $0.00
Estimate: $50 - $100
Auction closed on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
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