Premier Auction
Sat, Jul 20, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1282
Signed George Washington Document 1795
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
18th century, engraved and handwritten passage papers for the ship Cynthia, in three languages, reads "George Washington, President of the United States...be it known that Hezekiah Flint master or commander of the ship called the Cynthia bound for the West Indies...laden with Lumber, Bricks, Flour, Provisions, dry & pickled fish, Butter, Oil, Shock & Piece Goods...Salem, 1795", signed by the President "George Washington", Notary Public, "Edw. Norris", with embossed Great Seal of the United States and Notary Seal from Salem, Massachusetts, 16-1/2 x 14 in.; framed, Provenance: Private Collection
not examined out of frame, item laid down, foxing, fading, tears on fold lines, staining, slight fading to Washington signature
