Lot 34
  • 34

JEFFERSON, ALS, 8 MARCH 1820, TO THOMAS COOPER

Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description

  • Autograph letter signed ("Th: Jefferson")
1 1/2 pages (9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.; 24.7 x 20.2 cm), Monticello, 8 March 1820, to Dr. Thomas Cooper (Jefferson's letter written on the integral address leaf of Cooper's letter to him), laid down on tissue, seal tear and repair costing three characters, a few light stains. Half green morocco slipcase, chemise

Condition

Autograph letter signed ("Th: Jefferson"), 1 1/2 pages (9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.; 247 x 202 mm), Monticello, 8 March 1820, to Dr. Thomas Cooper (Jefferson's letter written on the integral address leaf of Cooper's letter to him); laid down on tissue, seal tear and repair costing three characters, a few light stains. Half green morocco slipcase, chemise.
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