Lot 1848
Deed to Thomas and Richard Penn. Document Signed ("James Hamilton"). As Governor. One page, elephant folio, Philadelphia, June 10, 1760. On a land grant to Thomas and Richard Penn. In brown ink. With original, decorative wax Pennsylvania State Seal affixed to the bottom. Seal features an encircled tri-bladed symbol with botanical accents and a chevroned edge attached by a blue ribbon. Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 35 x 31½". With two horizontal and two vertical folds, splitting along folds, a walnut sized loss of paper at left edge, staining. Seal has slight losses, but remains almost whole. In fair to good condition overall.
After inheriting a substantial amount of land from their father (William Penn), the brothers John, Thomas, and Richard served as Proprietors of Pennsylvania until 1746. Thereafter, it seems the brothers began to disperse their holdings. In this land grant, Thomas and Richard Penn agree to sell a large plot of land to one Samuel Herr. Lieutenant Governor Hamilton signs the document, attaching the large State Seal of Pennsylvania.
Estimated Value $600 - 1,000.
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