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Livingston, Philip
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Manuscript receipt signed ("Phil. Livingston") for reimbursement by New York State of his expenses during the session of the Continental Congress at which he signed the Declaration of Independence
- paper, ink
1 page on a half-sheet of paper (4 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.; 122 x 161 mm) written in a neat clerical hand, Kingston, 11 March 1777; lightly browned, a bit of mat burn at edges, short marginal separations at central fold not affecting text. Tipped to a mat and bound, matted and under glass, in a brown morocco portfolio, the front cover with an elaborate gilt border, extensive gilt-lettered caption, and polychrome onlay of the seal of New York State; extremities rubbed.
Provenance
Henry Goldsmith (Anderson, 10 January 1908, lot 157) — Colonel Louis J. Kolb (William D. Morley, 17 November 1941, lot 130) — City Book Auctions, 18 May 1946, lot 252 (undesignated consignor)
Condition
1 page on a half-sheet of paper (4 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.; 122 x 161 mm) written in a neat clerical hand, Kingston, 11 March 1777; lightly browned, a bit of mat burn at edges, short marginal separations at central fold not affecting text. Tipped to a mat and bound, matted and under glass, in a brown morocco portfolio, the front cover with an elaborate gilt border, extensive gilt-lettered caption, and polychrome onlay of the seal of New York State; extremities rubbed.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present document records Livingston's acknowledgement that he had received $772 from the Convention of the State of New York "For his Allowance for Expences attending Congress from 11 June to the 20 Decr. is 193 Days at 4 Dols per Day."