JOHN HANCOCK (American, 1737-1793) STATESMAN AND SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.

JOHN HANCOCK (American, 1737-1793) STATESMAN AND SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Signed lottery ticket for a drawing held at Boston’s Faneuil Hall in April, 1767. The ticket number is “834”. Housed in a gilt simple gold frame with linen matte. Piece is glued down to paper. PROVENANCE: Kenneth W. Rendell, Inc. Mass. letterhead affixed to back with description. SIZE: 1-3/4” x 3-1/2”. PROVENANCE: Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Stanwood Schmidt of Eureka, CA. CONDITION: Appears to have tight open crease, possibly a tear. Strong signature. 9-95989 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

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
	38	$3,910.00	JOHN HANCOCK (American, 1737-1793) STATESMAN AND SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Signed lottery ticket for a drawing held at Boston’s Faneuil Hall in April, 1767. The ticket number is “834”. Housed in a gilt simple gold frame with linen matte. Piece is glued down to paper. PROVENANCE: Kenneth W. Rendell, Inc. Mass. letterhead affixed to back with description. SIZE: 1-3/4” x 3-1/2”. PROVENANCE: Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Stanwood Schmidt of Eureka, CA. CONDITION: Appears to have tight open crease, possibly a tear. Strong signature. 9-95989 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 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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