10-30-201610-30-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2950BBoston
October 30, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de (1794-1876) Document Signed, Mexico City, 23 February 1842.

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2950BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 30, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de (1794-1876) Document Signed, Mexico City, 23 February 1842. Single leaf of wove paper, partially printed, fulfilled by hand, with inscriptions on both sides, large applied paper seal and two blind-stamped seals. Promoting Agustín Vicente Zamorano (1798-1842),Mexican Governor of Alta California. Old folds, some stains, with seal, toning, 12 x 8 1/2 in.
Zamorano is most noted for being the first person to bring a printing press to California, a wood-frame Ramage press purchased in Boston.
Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Estimate $900-1,100


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Keywords

David Spinney, Vicente Zamorano, Antonio Lopez de, Mexico City