Canadian Arts, Culture & History

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LOT 13

Lot 13

Sir John A. Macdonald Autographed Letter, Signed at Ottawa, 11 Sept., 1886

Sir John A. Macdonald Autographed Letter, Signed at Ottawa, 11 Sept., 1886
Lot 13 Details
Sir John A. Macdonald Autographed Letter, Signed at Ottawa, 11 Sept., 1886

on Earnscliffe letterhead with supporting documentation on House of Commons letterhead and a memorandum from the Public Archives of Canada, both dated 1965
12.5 x 14 in — 31.8 x 35.6 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $2,750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Sir John A. Macdonald Autographed Letter, Signed at Ottawa, 11 Sept., 1886
  • Sir John A. Macdonald Autographed Letter, Signed at Ottawa, 11 Sept., 1886

CONDITION DETAILS

Not examined out of the frame, but apparently in good condition

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