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Lot #270
Andrew Borden

Borden archive highlighted by a check from Andrew Borden, the oppressive father to whom Lizzie delivered her legendary forty whacks!

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Borden archive highlighted by a check from Andrew Borden, the oppressive father to whom Lizzie delivered her legendary forty whacks!

Successful Fall River, MA businessman and, among other titles, Director of Troy Cotton and Woolen Manufacturing Company. Along with his wife, brutally murdered with an axe in his home on the morning of August 4, 1892, allegedly by his daughter, Lizzie. Historic lot of over thirty checks, invoices, and documents related to the Borden family highlighted by a check, 8.25 x 3.5, filled out and signed by Andrew Borden, payable to himself for $3,352.97, October 21, 1869. In fine condition, with folds and discoloration affecting several letters of the signature on the check and throughout the lot. R&R COA.

Auction Info

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  • Dates: #296 - Ended April 20, 2005