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The January 2013 Collector’s Series Sale
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563 Tyler, John (1790-1862) Tenth President of the United States, who succeeded to the office upon
William Henry Harrison’s death in 1841. Attractive partly engraved Document Signed “John Tyler”
as President and “A.P. Upshur” as Secretary of State, 1 page, folio, on vellum, [Washington], November
11, 1843, #54 issued in New Bedford, Massachusetts. A scallop-topped ship’s passport for the “Ship
Corinthian of New Bedford John Minkley” master or commander of the burthen of “401 and 32/95”
tons...mounted with “no” guns navigated with “thirty” men. Countersigned for the State of “Massachusetts”
District of “New Bedord” and countersigned by customs collector, “Rodney French Collector.”
Seal of the United States at lower left. Docketing on reverse “...October 6th 1847 George W.
Armington having taken the oath required by law is at present master of the within vessel. [signed]
“...James Truman” and “...June 3rd 1851 Ansel N. Stuart...[signed] Wm. T. Russell collector.” Overall:
13” x 15”. Framed in simple wooden frame under plexiglass, outer dimensions measure: 18” x 20
1/2”, with area cut out of mat board to display docketing on the reverse of document. Minor and typical
creasing present, VF. (photo) Est. 1,000-1,250
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