ID 887976
Lot 198 | A signed consular appointment
Estimate value
$ 700 – 900
One page, 344 x 435mm, with intact wax and paper seal (weak folds repaired on verso, light toning and dustsoiling in a few spots).
A scarce hand-signed appointment by Andrew Johnson appointing John Hutching of the Dakota Territory the United States Consul at Leghorn, Italy. Scarce. Unlike most presidents of the period, including Lincoln, Johnson chose to use a stamp to sign most appointment documents, especially military commissions.
| Artist: | Andrew Johnson (1808 - 1875) |
|---|---|
| Place of origin: | USA |
| Auction house category: | Letters, documents and manuscripts |
| Artist: | Andrew Johnson (1808 - 1875) |
|---|---|
| Place of origin: | USA |
| Auction house category: | Letters, documents and manuscripts |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Preview |
| |
| Phone | +44 (0)20 7839 9060 | |
| Buyer Premium | see on Website | |
| Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase |



