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41
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$460.00
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ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON (American, 1746-1813) MEMBER OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. Livingston was one of the committee of five who drew up the Declaration of Independence. He also administered the Oath of Office to George Washington April 30th, 1789. Framed portion of a letter with accompanying engraving of him. The letter was dated and signed while Chancellor of the State. The letter is in regards to verifying the qualifications of a Daniel Koch? to be a physician and surgeon dated June 28th, 1799. Housed in a thin beaded frame with brown matte having two cutouts. PROVENANCE: Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Stanwood Schmidt of Eureka, CA. SIZE: 5-1/2” x 7-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. Pencil writing on left side of signature has been added but does not deter from value. 9-95993 (500-600)
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. |