Sale 22BP01 | Lot 42

[MASSACHUSETTS] The remains of a collection.

Catalogue: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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[MASSACHUSETTS] The remains of a collection.

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Lot 42
[MASSACHUSETTS] The remains of a collection.
Comprises a manuscript commission appointing Benjamin Prescott as a Justice of the Peace, January 2, 1735, signed by Jonathan Belcher as Governor Some separation at folds; a second example, dated 26 December, 1727, signed by William Dummer. First page separated at horizontal fold, lower (presumably blank) portion of the second page lacking; a cover sheet with a free frank signed twice by Daniel Webster; a selection of secretarially signed notes, true copies, etc.; a selection of legal instruments, personal letters etc. 1730s on; a 19th century tanning patent by Walter Russell, written on vellum; two appointments for James Prescott, signed by Increase Sumner as governor (defective at folds); another for Prescott, signed by William Hutchinson (also separated at folds); two indentures (one English, one America); three small printed maps with the ownership inscription of S. J. Prescott; and several other documents. Sold with all faults, not subject to return.


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Estimate: $700 - $1,000
Sold for $3,150 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $700 - $1,000
Sold for $3,150 (includes buyer's premium)
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Rare Books, Autographs & Maps

Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 10am EDT