[COLONIZATION]. Christian Civilization of Africa. The Republic of Liberia. [New York?]: International Migration Society, 1897.

5 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. pamphlet (old creases, light soiling).

A rare fundraising pamphlet issued by the International Migration Society (IMS) (1894-1899), one of the many Colonization societies from the 19th century. This pamphlet touts the Republic of Liberia especially in the Society's goal of Christianizing the African continent. The last page is signed by lawyer Henry C. Robinson. During its somewhat brief existence, the IMS was successful in funding three ships of African American migrants to Liberia. RARE: no other copies located.

Property from a 35-Year Collection from the Southern United States

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[COLONIZATION]. Christian Civilization of Africa. The Republic of Liberia. [New York?]: International Migration Society, 1897.

Property from a 35-Year Collection from the Southern United States

African Americana

[COLONIZATION]. Christian Civilization of Africa. The Republic of Liberia. [New York?]: International Migration Society, 1897.

[COLONIZATION]. Christian Civilization of Africa. The Republic of Liberia. [New York?]: International Migration Society, 1897.

African Americana

[COLONIZATION]. Christian Civilization of Africa. The Republic of Liberia. [New York?]: International Migration Society, 1897.

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[COLONIZATION]. Christian Civilization of Africa. The Republic of Liberia. [New York?]: International Migration Society, 1897.