- 24
Hancock, John
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- ink and paper
A franking signature ("John Hancock") on a half-sheet (3 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.; 90 x 172 mm, sight), to the Assembly of the State of Virginia, docketed "Referr'd to a Comm of the whole upon the State of the Country, December 6, 1776;" fold-tear. Matted, glazed, and framed with a handcolored engraved portrait. — Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Document signed ("John Hancock") 1 page (11 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.; 292 x 206 mm), [Boston], 17 November 1792, being the appointment of Daniel Cony as an Elector in the Electoral College, counter-signed by John Avery, Junior Secretary, papered seal; formerly folded, a few tears mended, some soiling. — Peter Thacher. Autograph letter signed ("Peter Thacher"), 3 pages plus integral address leaf (9 x 7 1/4 in.; 228 x 184 mm), Boston, 29 April 1787, to John Hancock; formerly folded, seal stain and small tear in fore-margin of address leaf. Thacher (1752-1802) reports the results of Hancock's election to the governorship of Massachusetts.
Condition
see cataloguing
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.