Remember Vertières. Know the history. Understand what came next.
Black Republic Press presents
The First Signed Copy Auction
Join Black Republic Press for a live auction of the first copy of HAITI: THE FIRST BLACK NATION — WHAT HAPPENED? signed by PAPOUCH.
From the Riches of Saint-Domingue to Revolution, Debt, Intervention, and Economic Crisis.
Planned start:
That is the midnight between November 17 and November 18.
Bidding and auction registration are not open yet. This page announces the planned event. Joining the launch list does not place a bid, reserve the book, or register you as a bidder.
November 18 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Vertières. Our planned launch honors that victory and invites readers to explore the book’s central question: what happened after Haiti won its freedom?
Before someone else tells Haiti’s story for us, let’s know it ourselves.
The opening bid, bid increments, and any reserve price.
The closing time and rules for determining the winning bid.
Payment, shipping, delivery, cancellation, and return terms.
Photographs and identifying details of the auction copy.
The event remains subject to final proof review and confirmation of the auction arrangements. Any changes will be announced here.
Looking for a regular copy?
Direct & Amazon purchases
The planned prices for regular copies are $25 direct from Black Republic Press and a $35 U.S. Amazon list price. These prices are separate from the auction; the auction copy’s final price will be determined by bidding under the published terms.