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Lot 1125: John Adams Signed Document

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $300.00
Winning Bid: $632.31
Price Realized: $755.61
Auction Date:4/28/2006 9:00 PM EST

A historic 1767 document, partly handwritten by John Adams and signed by the young Boston lawyer and future President. The document is a "Writ-of-Attachment" on the estate of Hezekiah Thayer, a resident of Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Printed text includes the prominent and impressive title "George the Third, by the Grace of GOD, of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, KING, Defender of the Faith, &c.". A fine handwritten seal is affixed on the upper left corner. The document is printed on one side, and is handwritten on both sides, measuring 8 1/4" x 6 1/2". In overall FINE condition, with two vertical creases from folding.

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