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Lot #293
Peter Force Document Signed

Estimate: $200+

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Description

American politician, historian, and publisher (1790-1868) who served as Mayor of Washington, DC, in the 1830s. Force assembled and published an extensive collection of documents from the Revolutionary War under the title American Archives, which included a copy of the Declaration of Independence made from the original copper plates engraved by William J. Stone in 1823. Partly-printed DS, signed “Peter Force, Mayor,” one page both sides, 8 x 13, February 8, 1838. Document relating to the sale of a parcel of land in Washington for non-payment of taxes, boldly and prominently signed at the conclusion in ink by Force as mayor. In very good to fine condition, with partial splitting to folds.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and Civil War
  • Dates: June 21, 2024 - July 10, 2024





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