Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19.5 x 16, October 12, 1857. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “Henry J. Coop master or commander of the Ship called Maria Theresa…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Pacific Ocean and laden with Provisions Stores and Utensils for a whaling voyage.” Signed in the fourth panel by Pierce and countersigned by Secretary of State William Marcy. Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Pierce to an overall size of 33.25 x 23.25. Intersecting storage folds, one through a single letter of signature, small repaired tear to top left, and a bit of scattered mild toning, otherwise fine condition. The seal is slightly toned, but crisp and intact. Sailing from the fall of 1857 until the spring of 1861, the Maria Theresa brought back over 12,000 pounds of whale bone. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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