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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 112

John Marshall Ephemera

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1755- 1835), a group of ephemera (approximately 27 items) relating to John Marshall including receipts, hand-written documents, a survey, and genealogical information, many of which are about the family land in Virginia, Leeds Manor, dating from 1778, 1814, 1832-1865, one letter from Marshall dated August 2nd, 1816 about Leeds, family Bible dating from 1850 plus five framed facsimile documents (the originals are unframed and included in this collection) measuring from 18 x 15-1/2 in. to 28 x 22 in. (framed), all are in very good to near fine condition, the front wooden boards on the Bible have detached. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: James Green, direct descendant of Marshall; Tharpe Collection

Condition

all are in very good to near fine condition, the front wooden boards on the Bible have detached

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