Document Signed ("Abraham Lincoln"), partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, 1 p, folio, Washington, DC, August 26, 1861, being four-language ships papers for the Barque Nimrod commanded by Alfred C. Davis, also signed by William H. Seward as Secretary of State and James Taylor as Notary Public of New Bedford, MA, with Presidential wax and paper seal, blind stamps of New Bedford Customs House and of New Bedford Notary Public, creased, a few short tears in margins, with brief tape repairs, toned, else fine. Lincoln grants permission for the Barque Nimrod to embark on a whaling voyage in the Pacific. Lincoln-signed four-language ship's papers are rare. See illustration.
Document Signed ("Abraham Lincoln"), partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, 1 p, folio, Washington, DC, August 26, 1861, being four-language ships papers for the Barque Nimrod commanded by Alfred C. Davis, also signed by William H. Seward as Secretary of State and James Taylor as Notary Public of New Bedford, MA, with Presidential wax and paper seal, blind stamps of New Bedford Customs House and of New Bedford Notary Public, creased, a few short tears in margins, with brief tape repairs, toned, else fine. Lincoln grants permission for the Barque Nimrod to embark on a whaling voyage in the Pacific. Lincoln-signed four-language ship's papers are rare. See illustration.
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
