Partly-printed vellum DS as president, two pages, 11.5 x 14.75, December 31, 1833. Patent issued to “Zerah Blakely, a citizen of the United States, [who] hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement in the Water Wheel.” Signed at the conclusion by President Jackson, and countersigned by Secretary of State Louis McLane and Attorney General Benjamin F. Butler. The seal and ribbon affixed to the left edge remain intact with a split to the ribbon, and it retains the second page with a description of the invention. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and scattered toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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