1874 The Bahamas Nassau, Hog Island,Abaco in 1874

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An original 12 page ( 6 double-sided) article carefully removed from a November, 1874 edition of Harper's New Monthly Magazine . "The Bahamas" by S. G. W. Benjamin In this rare and authentic 133 year-old historical article, author S. G. W. Benjamin documents his voyage in 1874 to visit the Bahama Islands. With 12 pages of text and 14 marvelous wood-cut illustrations, Benjamin describes the history of the islands and the people and places to be seen and experienced in 1874, such as the occupations of "wrecking", the "obeah" men who influenced the religious life of the blacks inhabiting the islands, the Bahamas involvement in the American Civil War, and much more. This is a trmendous article for anyone interested in the history of and life upon the Bahama Islands in 1874. This is just a short synopsis of the observations and facts presented in this unique eyewitness article about the Bahama Islands in 1874 Page size : Approx 7" x 9" 14 Illustrations List of Illustrations, Maps, or Diagrams Hopetown Harbor, Abaco, from the Light_House Government House Old Gunnybags Sponge Yard Entrance to Port Nassau Blackbeard, the Pirate Fort Fincastle, Nassau The Hermitage, Country Seat of Lord Dunmore, at Nassau Public Library, Nassau Royal Victoria Hotel Solk-Cotton-Tree, Nassau Street in Nassau Harbor Island Glass Windows CONDITION: 133 years old, guaranteed original, yellowed, and may be some foxing (age spotting) from age. I do not trim the binding edge. T will be staple holes, and may be very minor tearing and/or wrinkling along the binding edge. These defects will not in any way interfere with framing, and you may trim as desired. PAYMENT: I prefer Paypal, but also accept Money Orders and Personal Checks. INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES: Paypal or Checks drawn on a U.S. Bank only. Checks must clear my bank before item will be shipped. I will invoice the winning bidder within 36 hours. Payment is expected within 10 days of invoice, or item will be relisted and negative feedback left. SHIPPING: Shipping to the US is $2.50 Canada and Mexico are $3.50 US $6.00 Airmail Letterpost to other parts of the world. Items are shipped securely in unbendable 9x12 or 10x13 manila envelopes, protected in plastic. Insurance at $1.65, up to $50.00 value, is optional. Higher winning bids please email for insurance quote. If you are concerned about receiving the item, please purchase the insurance to protect your investment. I have had one claim in over 1000 items sent. I CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LOST OR MISDIRECTED BY THE POSTAL SYSTEM. DISCOUNT FOR MULTIPLE WINNERS : Multiple item bidding winners pay only one shipping charge, regardless of number of items. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED : You may return any item for a full refund (less shipping) within 14 days of receipt. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Should you need another view, enlarged scan, or have a question please contact me as early as possible in the auction. I will gladly send a scan of any of the illustrations listed above. I regret that I cannot guarantee a response with less than 36 hrs. before auction close. Historicity and More is dedicated to making available the finest and most diverse selection of historical paper articles from the 19th and early 20th Centuries. From the pages of Scribner's, Harper's, Munsey's, The Century, The Mentor, New England Magazine and others, we offer only original illustrated articles for auction or sale. Our clients are as diverse as the items. Professors, social studies teachers, students, geneologists, libraries, museums, relatives, art historians, art collectors, and social historians have all found something helpful among our selections. Please inquire for subjects not listed, as our inventory grows daily . CLICK ON MY STORE LINK TO VIEW OTHER GREAT VINTAGE HISTORICAL ARTICLES AND ITEMS FOR SALE. Thanks for Looking. read more

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