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JEFFERSON, THOMAS. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, 24 AUGUST 1816, TO WILLIAM LEE
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Th: Jefferson") to William Lee
1 page (9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in.; 247 x 198 mm) on a bifolium of wove paper watermarked posthorn, Monticello, 26 August 1816, integral leaf with autograph address panel ("William Lee esquire | Consul of the US for Bordeaux") and franking signature ("free | Th: Jefferson"), reception and forwarding dockets; seal tear and repair, a few short repaired tears to integral leaf.
Condition
1 page (9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in.; 247 x 198 mm) on a bifolium of wove paper watermarked posthorn, Monticello, 26 August 1816, integral leaf with autograph address panel ("William Lee esquire | Consul of the US for Bordeaux") and franking signature ("free | Th: Jefferson"), reception and forwarding dockets; seal tear and repair, a few short repaired tears to integral leaf.
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.