January 25th Rare Autograph & Book Auction
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Fantastic Inventory ledger belonging to Rhode Island signer of the Declaration of Independence William Ellery, signed a total of 12 times within, "Wm. Ellery, Collector," approximately 42 pages, 13.5 x 8.25, containing numerous abstracts of "Bounty on dried and pickled fish, and salted provisions exported from the District of Newport," dated between 1790 and 1799. The ledger makes note of various vessels and their destinations, with goods including dried fish, pickles, and sundry other provisions. Destinations primarily include the French and Dutch West Indies, Hispaniola, St. Croix, Havana, Turks Islands, and Jamaica. In good condition,although with heavy damp staining and toning affecting the text and some of the signatures.
Rhode Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence William Ellery Ledger Signed 12 TimesRhode Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence William Ellery Ledger Signed 12 TimesRhode Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence William Ellery Ledger Signed 12 TimesRhode Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence William Ellery Ledger Signed 12 Times
Rhode Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence William Ellery Ledger Signed 12 Times
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Minimum Bid: $200.00
Final prices include buyers premium.: $1,875.75
Number Bids: 13
Auction closed on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

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