Presidential Documents
George Washington signed letter (1789)
Washington ALSs (autograph letter signed) routinely clear mid-six figures. Letters from his presidency (1789–1797) carry a 40–80% premium over earlier or post-presidency letters.
- Sale price
- $145K
- USD · hammer + buyer's premium
- Sale date
- May 12, 2024
- Venue
- Heritage Auctions
- Authentication
- PSA/DNA LOA, Christie's prior authentication.
Provenance
Heritage Manuscripts, with prior sale through Christie's in 1992.
Condition
Strong signature, mild paper foxing; full one-page autograph letter signed.
Editorial note
Washington ALSs (autograph letter signed) routinely clear mid-six figures. Letters from his presidency (1789–1797) carry a 40–80% premium over earlier or post-presidency letters.
Sources cited
Heritage Auctions Manuscripts May 2024
auction house
Reported figures reflect publicly-cited hammer + buyer's premium as of source date. May differ slightly from auction-house internal records. Educational reference, not appraisal.
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