- 2086
TREATY OF PARIS, RATIFICATION. ANNAPOLIS: JOHN DUNLAP, [CA. 16-17 JAN. 1784]
Estimate
800,000 - 1,200,000 USD
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- BY THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, A PROCLAMATION … ANNAPOLIS: PRINTED BY JOHN DUNLAP, PRINTER FOR THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, [CA. 16-17 JANUARY 1784]
Printed broadside (21 ½ x 17 in.; 545 x 432 mm, preserving deckle on all edges). Text in three columns below a two-line heading, with embossed paper seal of the United States in the left margin, docketed on verso ("No. 6 | Proclamation of Congress of | the ratification of the Definitive | Articles between America and | Great Britain | 14 Jan 1784 | 28 Oct 1784 | Ordered a second reading”); silked, tiny losses at central horizontal fold costing bits of about five letters, small hole and two dampstains in lower blank margin. Matted, framed, and glazed.
Condition
Printed broadside (21 ½ x 17 in.; 545 x 432 mm, preserving deckle on all edges). Text in three columns below a two-line heading, with embossed paper seal of the United States in the left margin, docketed on verso ("No. 6 | Proclamation of Congress of | the ratification of the Definitive | Articles between America and | Great Britain | 14 Jan 1784 | 28 Oct 1784 | Ordered a second reading"); silked, tiny losses at central horizontal fold costing bits of about five letters, small hole and two dampstains in lower blank margin. Matted, framed, and glazed.
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.