Overcrowding On Brazilian Slave Ships, 1829 - Mar 23, 2023 | Pba Galleries In Ca
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Overcrowding on Brazilian slave ships, 1829

Related Books, Magazines & Papers

More Items in Books, Magazines & Papers

View More

Recommended Collectibles

View More
item-147901607=1
Overcrowding on Brazilian slave ships, 1829
Overcrowding on Brazilian slave ships, 1829
Item Details
Description
Heading: (Brazil - Slavery)
Author: Macedo, Constantino Tavares de
Title: Letter about conditions on slave ships in Brazil
Place Published:
Publisher:
Date Published: 1829
Description:


Ink manuscript. 30.5x21 cm (12x8¼").



A one-page document dated 22 June 1829 sketching the horrors of Brazilian slave ships in the early 19th century. Public health commissioner Constantino Tavares de Macedo writes in Portuguese that during a routine health inspection of incoming slaves, the ship was so full that "they were crowded together one on top of the other, as always happens on such vessels," that he had to disembark everybody into a warehouse.

Condition
Some toning at edges, wormholes; very good.
Buyer's Premium
  • 30%

Overcrowding on Brazilian slave ships, 1829

Estimate $500 - $800
See Sold Price
Starting Price $250
2 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Berkeley, CA, us
Offers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available

Payment

PBA Galleries

PBA Galleries

badge TOP RATED
Berkeley, CA, United States4,794 Followers
TOP