Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1743-1787). Crisp ink signature, “Thomas Stone,” on an off-white 1.75 x .5 slip affixed to a 5.25 x 2.5 off-white slip. In fine condition, with light overall toning. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Stockton’s autograph material into the “very rare” category among the Signers—an echelon second only to that occupied by the virtually unobtainable Gwinnett and Lynch. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
