Black Americana and Slave History Items Offered for Sale

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Cleveland, California -- 03 February 2012

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Aspire Auctions, Inc.

Aspire Auctions, Inc., offers a selection of Black Americana and Slave Items in our February online auction. The items range from novelty humidors and boot scrapers to documents such as a Bill of Sale for a slave from 1857 and West African wooden teaching tablets. We are also offering a fine collection of rare books such as Africa by John Ogilby printed in 1670 and One Hundred Years of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church; or, The Centennial of African Methodism.

Aspire Auctions’ February online auction catalogue will be posted for viewing on January 27th at www.aspireauctions.com Bidding opens this Friday February 3rd and lots close the following week, February 10th. It's a timed auction, so you can bid anytime from anywhere, up until the timer runs out for the lot. Lots close in 1 minute intervals, over a two day period. There are over 800 lots, ranging from fine paintings, sculpture, Asian, sterling, fine watches & jewelry, pottery & glass, books, antique weapons, furniture and carpets.

About Aspire Auctions, Inc.:

Aspire Auctions, Inc. is the largest fine art and antiques auction house in Northern Ohio, predicated on sales results. Headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, Aspire has a second gallery in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and representation in Atlanta Georgia. Aspire provides certified appraisals, adhering to USPAP standards, and offer free auction estimates daily, either in person at home, in the gallery or via email. The auction gallery is located in the Historic Bloch Building, listed on the National Registry, in a renovated salon with large viewing rooms with natural light. All factions of the business including shipping, website, software, photography, et al, are directly handled by Aspire Staff without any third party involvement. We currently work with museums, individuals, banks, attorneys and trustees to realize the full potential of property through our auction venue.