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2043
$2,420.00

FRAMED, SIGNED, JOHN HANCOCK COMMISSIONED DOCUMENT.

The printed document for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which has areas that are filled in with script pen. It commissions James Thomas Gentleman appointment for Ensign in the 2nd Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 6th Division, in the counties of York and Cumberland. Dated 14th July 1792?. It is signed by John Avery and also John Hancock. Housed in a simple wood frame behind glass. SIZE: Sight 12″ x 14″. Overall 14″ x 16″. PROVENANCE: Maralyn Young estate, Arundel/Falmouth Maine, being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Stained, toned with fold marks and splits, the Hancock signature has loss of paper which eliminates some of the signature. 51412-41 (800-1,200) – Lot 2043


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017
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