Lot 56
Hancock, John (1737-1793) First Signer of the Declaration of Independence; President of the Continental Congress (1775-1777); Governor of Massachusetts (1780-1785 and 1787-1793. A beautiful signature on a toned piece of paper, 2½" x 4¾", n.p., n.d. Fine except for scattered foxing; one piece of tape on verso of the tail of the "J" in "John" to reinforce minor ink corrosion. Like Hancock's signature on the Declaration of Independence, this signature would be large enough for George III to read it without his spectacles.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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