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Lot #152
Francis Hopkinson Signature and Initialed Valediction

Estimate: $300+

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Description

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737–1791) who is also known as the designer of the first official American flag. Initialed signature with handwritten valediction, “I am Sir, with great Sincerity, your affectionate friend & very humble Servant, F. H.,” penned on an off-white 7 x 2 sheet clipped from the close of a letter, which also bears an additional ink signature, “Fra’s Hopkinson,” on an off-white 3 x .5 affixed to the lower right corner. Both are mounted to a slightly larger backing sheet. In very good to fine condition, with staining to the left side of the larger signature.

From the collection of Mark S. Robbins.

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