GIANT CLEARANCE SALE!!! EVERYTHING MUST GO! SEE MY OTHER ITEMS OR YOULL BE SORRY! CLICK BELOW, SOME ARE ENDING SOON! http://stores.ebay.com/THE-WORD-Antiquarian-Books   ITEM BEING SOLD: THREE DAY AUCTION ONLY SO BID NOW!!! INCREDIBLY RARE ORIGINAL 1856 HAND COLORED LITHOGRAPH OF THE 1770 BOSTON MASSACRE! The Boston Massacre: Martyrs to American Independence Toward evening, on March 5, 1770, Crispus Attucks, a runaway slave, led a crowd of men and boys into a confrontation with British soldiers, whose presence in Boston was sharply resented. The soldiers fired into the crowd and Attucks fell instantly, the first of five men to die in what would become known as the Boston Massacre. Patriots hailed Attucks's heroism, making him a martyr to American independence. American blacks, both free and enslaved, would play an important role on both sides of the conflict. In November 1775, Lord Dunmore, the royal governor of Virginia, issued a proclamation that any slaves who fled to British lines and assisted in defeating the rebellion would be granted their freedom. The next year, General George Washington lifted a prohibition against black enlistment in the Continental Army, opening the ranks to free black men. Some colonies also allowed slaves to win their freedom by serving the American forces. Boston Massacre, March 5th, 1770. Color lithograph by J.H. Bufford after W. Champney, 1856. Published by Henry O. Smith, Boston. ...... Titled "Boston Massacre, March 5th, 1770" this original and rare, 19th century color Lithograph is by J.H. Bufford after W. Champney, 1856 and was published by Henry O. Smith, Boston. Many of John Henry BUFFORD (1810-1870) Lithographs pertain to the Revolutionary War and the Civil War and his depiction of the Boston massacre was one of his more important, especially since the central figure is of Crispus Attucks, a true Black American Hero of the beginnings of America in the Revolutionary War. The "Treasures of The New York Public Library" had this to say about "The Boston Massacre: Martyrs to American Independence" ... "Toward evening, on March 5, 1770, Crispus Attucks, a runaway slave, led a crowd of men and boys into a confrontation with British soldiers, whose presence in Boston was sharply resented. The soldiers fired into the crowd and Attucks fell instantly, the first of five men to die in what would become known as the Boston Massacre. Patriots hailed Attucks's heroism, making him a martyr to American independence." ...... Measuring 21 1/2" by 17" this original 19thC Bufford Lithograph comes in its original 24 1/2" by 30" Silver Gilded Frame. In my close-up photographs you can see a brown line, going from top to bottom, that was caused by a space between the original wood backboards and there are a series of spots on the right-hand March plus a light water stain to the right of the title. The glass was replaced. They also removed the original wood backboards, before they could cause anymore problems. The stains can be easily removed and the Lithograph restored by a paper conservator near you. MANY PICTURES, KEEP SCROLLING DOWN . . . MANY PICTURES, KEEP SCROLLING DOWN . . . MANY PICTURES, KEEP SCROLLING DOWN . . .   TERMS: PAYPAL. Insurance is available up to $5,000 for Priority Mail and up to $25,000 for Registered Mail in the United States only. All Items must have Insurance paid for by the buyer. All funds must be paid within 24 hours by paypal. Insurance claims are the responsibility of the buyer and copies of insurance slips will be provided upon request. We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. All coins and antiques are sold as is as seen. If you have any questions please email me and I iwll try to answer them. God Bless You and thank you for viewing my many rare auctions!   SEE MY OTHER ITEMS OR YOULL BE SORRY! CLICK BELOW, SOME ARE ENDING SOON! http://stores.ebay.com/THE-WORD-Antiquarian-Books

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