The Canada Auction Series: Canadian Arts, Culture & History

November 26December 02, 2022
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LOT 71

Lot 71

Lieut. Col. Thomas Desbrisay St. John Island (Prince Edward Island) Court Document, Nov. 12, 1786

Lieut. Col. Thomas Desbrisay St. John Island (Prince Edward Island) Court Document, Nov. 12, 1786
Lot 71 Details
Lieut. Col. Thomas Desbrisay St. John Island (Prince Edward Island) Court Document, Nov. 12, 1786

quill on laid paper, relating to an unpaid debt owed to Dan Grandin, a court lawyer who acted on his behalf in cases against two tenants
sheet 12.5 x 8 in — 31.8 x 20.3 cm; framed 20 x 14.5 in — 50.8 x 36.8 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $180
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Thomas Desbrisay

CONDITION DETAILS

Folds, minor edge tears at creases.

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