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WASHINGTON, GEORGE. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, 8 MARCH 1798,TO BUSHROD WASHINGTON
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Go: Washington") to his nephew Bushrod Washington
2 1/2 pages ( 9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.; 249 x 200 mm) on a bifolium of wove paper watermarked 1794, Mount Vernon, 8 March 1798, reception docket on verso of the second leaf, with later endorsement "Transmitted by Judge Washington through Geo Harrison Esq: of Philadelphia to F. B. Bailey; some light marginal discoloration, tiny portion lost from lower fore-edge corner of first leaf.
Condition
2 1/2 pages ( 9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.; 249 x 200 mm) on a bifolium of wove paper watermarked 1794, reception docket on verso of the second leaf, with later endorsement "Transmitted by Judge Washington through Geo Harrison Esq: of Philadelphia to F. B. Bailey; some light marginal discoloration, tiny portion lost from lower fore-edge corner of first 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.