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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2015
Land grant signed by founding father Benjamin Franklin on 7 July 1787, while he served as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Franklin here grants a lot of land in Philadelphia to William Hamilton, part of which is known as the Woodlands, an area originally consisting of over 600 acres in West Philadelphia. Franklin signs ''B. Franklin'' with his paraph underneath. Vellum document features a double sided seal of the state of Pennsylvania. Measures 15.5'' x 13''. Folds, toning and very light soiling, mostly to verso. Very good plus condition.
Benjamin Franklin Signed Land Grant -- Signed as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania in 1787 -- Land Granted is Part of Famous Woodlands Area in Philadelphia
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