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Presidents of the United States
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A fine group of five commissions on behalf of Thomas F. Quinn, signed by Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, William Howard Taft, and Theodore Roosevelt, 1864-1910, each matted, framed and glazed, as listed below
- paper and vellum
Abraham Lincoln. Engraved document with manuscript accomplishment on vellum signed (“Abraham Lincoln”), 18 ½ x 15 in.; 470 x 380 mm, Washington DC, 1 April 1864, also signed by Edwin M. Stanton, docketed by Edward D. Townshend, Assistant Adjutant General, engraved eagle and martial symbols, paper seal, being the appointment of Thomas F. Quinn as 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th Regiment of Infantry. — Andrew Johnson. Engraved document with manuscript accomplishment on vellum signed (“Andrew Johnson”), 18 ½ x 15 in.; 470 x 380 mm, Washington DC, 10 September 1866, also signed by Edwin M. Stanton, docketed by Edward D. Townshend, engraved eagle and martial symbols, paper seal, being the appointment of Thomas F. Quinn as 1rst Lieutenant. — Ulysses S. Grant. Engraved document with manuscript accomplishment on vellum signed (“U.S. Grant”), 18 ½ x 15 in.; 470 x 380 mm, Washington DC, 8 February 1876, also signed by William W. Belknap, docketed by Assistant Adjutant General, engraved eagle and martial symbols, paper seal; small stain lower right corner, being the appointment of Thomas F. Quinn as Captain in the 4th Regiment. — Theodore Roosevelt. Engraved document signed (“Theodore Roosevelt”), 15 ¼ x 18 5/8 in.; 386 x 474 mm, Washington DC, 24 May 1904, also signed by Robert Shaw Oliver, docketed by the Military Secretary, paper seal, being the appointment of Thomas F. Quinn as Major, retired. — William Howard Taft. Engraved document with manuscript accomplishment on vellum signed (“Wm H Taft”), 18 ¼ x 14 5/8 in.; 464 x 372 mm, Washington DC, 18 May 1910, also signed by Jacob M. Dickinson, docketed by the Adjutant General, engraved eagle and martial symbols, paper seal, being the appointment of Thomas F. Quinn as Major retired.
Condition
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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.