May 2013 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 21st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/21/2013
Andrew Johnson document signed as President. Johnson's large signature to the center right, ''Andrew Johnson'' validates the document, verifying that a ship called the ''Forrester'' is the property of an American citizen. Partially-printed four-language ship's papers contains the same statement in English and three additional languages - French, Spanish and Dutch. Features two official seals. Viewable area of framed single-page document measures 20.25'' x 15.5''. Matted with cranberry paper and framed in gilt wood, opposite an etching of Jackson, to an overall size of 33'' x 22''. Some separation to fold lines, else near fine.
Andrew Jackson Presidential Document Signed From 1834 -- Rare Four-Language Ship's Papers
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