Sale 359


 
Lot 75

Hancock, John (1737-1793), American Merchant, Statesman, and Noted Patriot, President of the Second Continental Congress and First Signer of the Declaration of Independence, free frank signature "John Hancock" as President of the Continental Congress, on folded cover opened to 8" x 6", Congress Baltimore, docketed on receipt, Dec 27, 1776, addressed in Hancock's hand to Joseph Trumbull, fresh with crisp writing and an excellent signature, framed.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500

Congress had to flee Philadelphia due to British advances, and went to Baltimore for a short duration (Dec 20, 1776-Feb 27, 1777). Baltimore usages are quite scarce, especially with the desirable 1776 date.


 
Realized $5,500



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