FRAMED AUTOGRAPH: JOHN HANCOCK; PRESIDENT SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (American, 1737-1793).

FRAMED AUTOGRAPH: JOHN HANCOCK; PRESIDENT SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (American, 1737-1793). Framed presentation of the Declaration of Independence which is a reprint of the John Dunlap broadside which is after a copy owned by the Maine Historical Society of which this is a limited edition reproduction. Limited to 100 by the Ascensius Press on a mold-made rag paper. On the bottom right has been placed an authentic John Hancock signature which has been clipped from another document. The part reads “Chas. Thomson by order of Congress John Hancock, President”. Charles Thompson was the Secretary of Congress and this signature is the same as it appears on the Declaration of Independence. Housed in a fine teak frame with white matte. SIZE: Total: 25″ x 19″. Signature document: 1-1/2″ h x 4-1/4″ l. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elwyn Dearborn, Medford, NJ & Portland, ME. CONDITION: Hancock document has light fold, signature is strong and clear. 9-95942 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3135	$1,380.00	FRAMED AUTOGRAPH: JOHN HANCOCK; PRESIDENT SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (American, 1737-1793). Framed presentation of the Declaration of Independence which is a reprint of the John Dunlap broadside which is after a copy owned by the Maine Historical Society of which this is a limited edition reproduction. Limited to 100 by the Ascensius Press on a mold-made rag paper. On the bottom right has been placed an authentic John Hancock signature which has been clipped from another document. The part reads “Chas. Thomson by order of Congress John Hancock, President”. Charles Thompson was the Secretary of Congress and this signature is the same as it appears on the Declaration of Independence. Housed in a fine teak frame with white matte. SIZE: Total: 25″ x 19″. Signature document: 1-1/2″ h x 4-1/4″ l. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elwyn Dearborn, Medford, NJ & Portland, ME. CONDITION: Hancock document has light fold, signature is strong and clear. 9-95942 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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