10-30-200510-30-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2300Boston
October 30, 2005 11:00 AMCalender
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Webster, Daniel (1782-1852)

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$7,638$6,500
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2300Location: BostonDate / Time: October 30, 2005 11:00AM

Description:

Webster, Daniel (1782-1852), Collection of sixteen autograph letters signed, three holograph envelopes with free franks, a signed and inscribed portrait engraving and two signed account sheet statements, 1811-1850, the letters mostly one page and discussing finances, land purchases or legal matters, one declining to give a speech in honor of the life of Lafayette, another addressed to Ticknor and Fields concerning the publication of his speeches, (mostly good, age-typical minor defects throughout).
Estimate $1,500-2,000