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Sale 5465 - The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer, Part III
Jan 30, 2020
5:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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$1,200 -
1,800
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$3,750
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Lot Description
[African Americana] Allen, Richard Manuscript Document, signed
(Philadelphia), October 26, 1799. 4 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (121 x 212 mm). Receipt for work performed by Allen for the Pennsylvania Hospital, “sweeping Chimney.” Allen presented this bill to the hospital and signed it at bottom, “Richard Allen.” The top portion of the document detailing the charges is possibly also in Allen’s hand. Scattered spotting, light to moderate horizontal center crease. In frame with modern bust portrait of Allen.