Partial partly-printed DS as president, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 12.5 x 8.5, circa 1795. Lower half of a three-language ship’s paper, with French on the left side, English in the center, and Dutch on the right, issued for the vessel “called the Experiment of Baltimore of the burthen of about sixty seven tons.” Signed at the very top by Washington (with just the lower half of his signature present), and countersigned by Secretary of State Edmund Randolph. Both affixed paper seals fully intact. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 18. In good condition, with repaired intersecting folds, multiple tears and staining at the beginning of Washington’s signature, and upper portion of Washington’s signature absent. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Goodspeed’s Book Shop, as well as an informational sheet about the vessel from the National Archives and Records Service. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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