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Lot #158
Joseph Cosey: Benjamin Franklin

Scarce Franklin forgery by the notorious Joseph Cosey

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Scarce Franklin forgery by the notorious Joseph Cosey

American forger (1887-1950?) who forged letters from American luminaries. An original Joseph Cosey forgery of a Franklin ADS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 8.5 x 7.5, September 9, 1787. A pay order to David Rittenhouse for Silas Warren for “twenty pounds ten shillings…dur him for services as a member of the Council.” Left edge bears an endorsement signature of John Nicholson. Central horizontal and vertical folds, cancellation notation to body of text, and red wax seal remnants along top edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #424 - Ended March 12, 2014