Partly-printed vellum DS signed by Monroe as president, “James Monroe,” “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, and Attorney General William Wirt, one page, 11.5 x 14.75, April 2, 1824. Patent issued to “John Gallaway a Citizen of the United States hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement being an iron Case with wedges, for pressing chewing Tobacco, Bale, &c which improvement he states has not been known or used before his application hath made oath that he does verily believe that he is the true inventor and discoverer of the said improvement; hath paid into the treasury of the United States the sum of thirty dollars delivered a receipt for the same, and presented a petition to the Secretary of State, signifying a desire of obtaining an exclusive property in the said improvement, and praying that a patent may be granted for that purpose. These are therefore to grant according to law, to the said John Gallaway, his heirs, administrators or assigns, for the term of fourteen years, from the second day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty four to full and exclusive right and liberty of making, constructing, using and vending to others to be used, the said improvement; a description whereof is given in the words of that said John Gallaway himself, in the schedule hereto annexed, and is made a part of these presents.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one of which lightly affects one letter in Monroe’s signature, toning, moderate scattered foxing and soiling, a few light areas of mirroring, and trimmed edges. The off-white seal is toned and worn, but mostly intact and retains remnants of its original ribbon. Containing clear and very legible text, this patent presents a crisp piece of history documenting the early advances in what would become a lucrative industry. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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