This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/10/2021
Official Ship Papers signed by “James Madison” as president, dated April 26, 1811. A four-language ship’s papers issued to John Cortiss, captain of a Schooner Ship and issued to transport Fish, Flour, Lumber and Rice. Intersecting storage folds, scattered creasing and wrinkles, and scattered light toning and foxing, otherwise in very fine condition. An unusually well-preserved example with a clear signature. Beautifully Framed to an overall size of 29" x 25". Includes a Letter of Authentication from Beckett/BAS.