Lot 322
- 322
(Franklin, Benjamin, Printer)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- paper and ink
A Treaty Held at the Town of Lancaster, in Pennsylvania, by the ... Provinces of Virginia and Maryland, with the Indians of the Six Nations, in June, 1744. Philadephia: Printed and Sold by B. Franklin, 1744
Folio (11 1/4 x 7 in.; 285 x 180 mm). Disbound, text browned. Brick cloth folding case, maroon morocco label.
Folio (11 1/4 x 7 in.; 285 x 180 mm). Disbound, text browned. Brick cloth folding case, maroon morocco label.
Literature
Campbell 308; De Puy 22; Evans 5416; Hildeburn, Pennsylvania 907; Howes L53; Miller 364; Sabin 60736
Condition
Folio (11 1/4 x 7 in.; 285 x 180 mm). Disbound, text browned. Brick cloth folding case, maroon morocco label
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Printed by Benjamin Franklin, being the third of thirteen Indian treaties issued from his press. This treaty mainly concerns land claims and hunting rights. Interspersed throughout are rather mild complaints from the Indian representatives about mistreatment and mistrust.