Lot 2078 · Fine Manuscript and Printed Americana
first book printing, in the genuine principles of the ancient saxon. philadelphia: 1776
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- Estimate
- $300,000–$500,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Fine Manuscript and Printed Americana, New York · 24 January 2019
- Dimensions
- 197 x 116 mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4719568
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Declaration Of Independence., first book printing, in the genuine principles of the ancient saxon. philadelphia: 1776. Sotheby's, 24 Jan 2019, lot 2078. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4719568.
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Declaration Of Independence., first book printing, in the genuine principles of the ancient saxon. philadelphia: 1776. Sotheby's, 24 Jan 2019, lot 2078. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4719568.
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