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George Washington: Robert Spring

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
George Washington: Robert Spring

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Auction Date:2011 Feb 09 @ 19:00 (UTC-5 : 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
English-born forger (1813-1876) who forged letters from luminaries like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Horatio Nelson. An original Robert Spring forgery of a George Washington handwritten pay order, 6 x 2.5, dated June 22, 1795. The fabrication is payable to Edward Hubbard for $173.23, and signed “G. Washington” in an well-executed imitation of the president’s. Triple suede matted and framed with a color portrait of Washington and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 24 x 19.5. In fine condition with separation along a central fold which has been professionally repaired on the back and expected cancellation cuts not affecting the signature.