#55 • Black Americana Items

Part of Online Only Multi Estate Public Auction January 17th, 2026 @ 10 a.m. (live auction by Valley Auctions)

High bid $65.00

Status: Sold

Collection of black Americana items. First edition book published 1942, "A Surprise For Araminta" by Eva Knox Evans, illustrated by Ann Eshner, published by Grosset & Dunlap. Some pencil and pen markings on inside covers, otherwise good condition. Circa 1920's photo memorial portrait of a black gentleman on a metal base surrounded by flowers. Good condition. 1920's metal toy part of "Ham & Sam The Minstrel Show". Some surface rust. Vintage early 20th century dancing minstrel paper puppet. Missing strings, and parts of feet and arms. Early 20th advertising sewing needle kit with Luzianne New Orleans Coffee on front cover, two sets of needles with one marked "Dix and Rand", and one "Aug. Thomas Needle Threader". Good condition.Two early 20th century black hand painted wooden salt shakers each marked with "S". Good condition. Book measures 8.25 inches wide x .25 x 8.5 inches tall.