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Lot #38
James Buchanan

Scarce unissued ship’s papers

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Scarce unissued ship’s papers

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20 x 16, no date. Unissued four-language ship’s papers signed in the fourth panel by Buchanan and countersigned by Secretary of State Lewis Cass. Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Buchanan to an overall size of 33 x 23. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, with a horizontal fold passing through the top of Buchanan’s signature, some scattered light toning, including a small circular area from seal, and some light mirroring of Cass’s signature. The white wafer seal is crisp and intact. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #423 - Ended February 12, 2014





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