Partly-printed vellum DS signed by Monroe as president, “James Monroe,” and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, two pages, 10.5 x 14.25, May 28, 1818. A patent issued to Andrew Fettrow stating “that he has invented a new and useful improvement being a Machine for cleaning the Shells & Chaff off Grain such as Wheat, Rye, Speltz, Clover-seed & all other kinds of husky grain.” The second page contains a detailed description of the invention, written and signed by Fettrow. Adams’s signature fairly light, but mostly legible, light skipping to Monroe’s signature, intersecting folds, one through a single letter of Monroe’s signature, and some scattered light toning, foxing, and creasing. The white wafer seal is worn but mostly intact, and the original yellow ribbon holding the two pages together is present, otherwise very good condition. Presidential patents are highly desirable, even more so when signed by two Chief Executives. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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