American Historical Ephemera and Photography

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Lot 312

[SHIP’S PASSPORTS]. MONROE, James (1758-1831), Fifth U.S. President. Partially engraved document accomplished in manuscript, signed (“James Monroe"), as President and "Richard Rush" as acting Secretary of State, countersigned by "simon Theus Coll."[Washington], 16 July 1817.

Lot 312

[SHIP’S PASSPORTS]. MONROE, James (1758-1831), Fifth U.S. President. Partially engraved document accomplished in manuscript, signed (“James Monroe"), as President and "Richard Rush" as acting Secretary of State, countersigned by "simon Theus Coll."[Washington], 16 July 1817.

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Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Estimate$1,000 – $1,500

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[SHIP’S PASSPORTS]. MONROE, James (1758-1831), Fifth U.S. President. Partially engraved document accomplished in manuscript, signed (“James Monroe"), as President and "Richard Rush" as acting Secretary of State, countersigned by "simon Theus Coll."[Washington], 16 July 1817.

1 page, folio, on scalloped-topped vellum, with the United States Seal at the lower left, 15 x 11 1/2-in., some minor creasing with a few losses to text, slight soiling and spotting, framed (unexamined out of frame). A ship's passport for the "Ship Amphion of Hartford, Levi Goodrich master or commander."

[With:] TYLER, John (1790-1862), Tenth U.S. President. Partially engraved document accomplished in manuscript, signed (“J Tyler), as President and "A.P. Upshur" as Secretary of State, countersigned by "Rodney French Collector" for Massachusetts and New Bedford. [Washington], 11 November 1843. 1 page, folio, on scalloped-topped vellum, with the United States Seal at the lower left, 15 x 13-in., some minor creasing and soiling, framed (unexamined out of frame). A ship's passport for the "Ship Corinthian of New Bedford John Minkley."

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Katie Horstman

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera and Photography

[SHIP’S PASSPORTS]. MONROE, James (1758-1831), Fifth U.S. President. Partially engraved document accomplished in manuscript, signed (“James Monroe"), as President and "Richard Rush" as acting Secretary of State, countersigned by "simon Theus Coll."[Washington], 16 July 1817.

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