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Lot #126
William Penn

Rare 1684 document from the founder of Pennsylvania

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Rare 1684 document from the founder of Pennsylvania

English-born Quaker (1644–1718) and founder of the colony that became the state of Pennsylvania. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Penn,” one page, 10.75 x 10.75, January 26, 1684. Document concerning a plot of land in Kent County, signed along the folded bottom edge by Penn. In very good condition, with moderate overall rippling and soiling, small areas of paper loss along intersecting folds, and . Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #493 - Ended February 08, 2017





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