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Declaration of Independence

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
Declaration of Independence

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Auction Date:2010 Dec 08 @ 19:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Rare broadside of the Declaration of Independence, 20.5 x 28, engraved across the bottom: “To the People of the United States this Engraving of the Declaration of Independence is most respectfully inscribed by their fellow citizen, Wm Woodruff.” At lower edge: “Copy Right Secured. Published by Phelps & Ensign 7½ Bowery, N.Y.” The text of the Declaration appears inside a very ornate circular frame formed by a wreath and seals of the 13 original colonies, topped by portraits of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson, several flags, and an American Heraldic Eagle. Matted and framed to an overall size of 29.5 x 37. In good to very good condition, with repairs to several tears, some to edges and some to body, small areas of paper loss and defects, scattered light soiling.

Accompanied by a partly printed DS filled out by John Hancock, and incorporating his signature in handwritten portions of the document, 9 x 4.5, dated September 28, 1767. A bill of lading which reads, in part: “Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition’d, by John Hancock in and upon the good Schooner called the Halifax Tacket…and now riding anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God’s Grace bound for Halifax to say one hundred barrels of flour.” This document rates very good, with scattered mild toning, and a rough left edge.

Woodruff’s broadside is perhaps more scarce and desirable than the more familiar copies produced by William J. Stone or Peter Force. His uniquely designed circa 1841-1843 creation was patterned after an 1819 version and is the original copy once used to make commemorative versions for the nation’s 1976 Bicentennial celebration. A visually pleasing example, accompanied by a Founding Father’s signature whose name is forever tied to the fight for freedom. Oversized.
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