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Group of Zanzibar Documents

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Estate / Collection: The Esmond Bradley Martin Collection

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An interesting and extremely rare group of letters and documents from Zanzibar etc., Includes a letter signed by the one from the Sultan of Muscat, 1838; the Sultan of Zanzibar, 1937 and the King of Johanna, 1867. Together with approximately ten other documents pertaining to the region, including some relating to the freeing of slaves. Condition varies, sold as is.

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Group of Zanzibar Documents

Name: Group of Zanzibar Documents
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Price: 8000 USD
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