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Garth's Thanksgiving Americana Auction
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FRAKTUR BY SPEYER.
Birth certificate by Georg Frederich Speyer (Pennsylvania, active 1774-1801.) Printed and decorated on laid paper. For Johan Peter Trion, son of Michael and Ima Jane Trion, born March 11, 1790, in Heidelberg Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Brightly decorated with angels, flowers, and parrots. Imperfections. 13"h. 16"w., in a modern frame, 15"h. 18"w. For other Speyer fraktur with related motifs, see Shelley, The Fraktur-Writings or Illuminated Manuscripts of the Pennsylvania Germans, figures 191, 192, and 248. Condition reportCondition: Toning, some spotting/staining, moderate wrinkling, some trimming and minor marginal damage, small hole in text. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by our Conditions of Sale. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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