Posted 8 months ago
Pfeffdog
(5 items)
I was given this deed by my elderly cousin who is slowly divesting himself of all of his collectibles. He told me that it was a deed representing a sale from a PA private land-owner to the City of Philadelphia back in 1800.
I know very little of such things. Is it real or a fake? I have no idea.
The wax seals are unusual to say the least. The script on the deed is faded but it can still be read if you take the time to do it.
Regardless, I do enjoy the document as it represents a small part of the history of our country.
Pfeffdog, you can remove your doubt you had, those kind of paper are really out here, at this period the deal between merchant and noble will be very frequent, this will be very fun to look every single name and find out history of some of them, like you mention the wax seal are not common in good condition, because manipulation usual break them in pieces, this as being take really good care of it. If you look in front of a window you maybe discovered the filigramm from the paper company. I know very well paper and skin archive to have a really big collection myself, including all my families papers that i posted here, enjoy.
welcome to collector weekly.
Alan
Very cool piece of history. Like Alan said, you should research the names..could be of historic significance? I highly suggest you contact one of the many historical society's in the area for help..I have found them to be very helpful in my research..possibly even the university too.
https://events.thehistorylist.com/venues/historical-society-of-pennsylvania-philadelphia-pennsylvania