Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Lot #147
George Mason Third-Person Autograph Document Signed

Rare 1774 document signed by Virginia statesman George Mason, the 'father' of the Bill of Rights

This lot has closed

Estimate: $4000+
Sell a Similar Item?
Refer Collections and Get Paid
Share:  

Description

Rare 1774 document signed by Virginia statesman George Mason, the 'father' of the Bill of Rights

American patriot and statesman (1725–1792) who, with James Madison, is considered the 'father' of the Bill of Rights. Extremely rare third-person ADS, one page, 7 x 4.75, March 11, 1774. Legal document regarding a financial transaction penned in the hand of George Mason, incorporating his name within the text. In full: "I, Samuel Boone, of Frederick County in the Province of Maryland do promise to pay or cause to be paid unto George Mason of Fairfax County in the Colony of Virginia, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns on or before the first Day of March next…the sum of three pounds eight shillings & two pence sterling Money of Great Britain for Value received." Signed at the conclusion in ink by Samuel Boone, and countersigned by two witnesses; docketed on the reverse in another hand. Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and biographical caption to an overall size of 24.25 x 22.25. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #689 - Ended April 17, 2024





This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for (inquire for price)

*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.