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American Leather Bill Book, Patriotic Decoration
Estimate:
$300 - $500
Sold
$275
Timed Auction
Closing May 17th, 2022 I Americana, Book, and Stamp Discovery Auction
Category
Description
Early 19th century, identified as having belonged to Henry Terry (1771-1814, of Enfield, Ct.): a tan calfskin wallet with blind stamped panel decoration repeated four times, centering a vignette of British authorities seizing John Hancock's ship "Liberty" in 1768; 3 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.
Provenance
From the estate of a Maryland collector.
