Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90) American statesman, philosopher, author, inventor, printer, and scientist; signer of the Declaration of Independence. Document Signed ("B. Franklin") as Justice of the Peace, vellum, 8¾ x 26¼ in., Philadelphia, Mar. 21, 1753. A deed between John Petty and his wife Elizabeth and James West. John and Elizabeth signed at lower right beside their red wax seals over red ribbons. Benjamin Franklin signed beside a small paper and wax seal. Light age toning and the "B" in Franklin's signature is slightly faded. There are a couple of thins to the vellum, one at lower left of and not affecting the signature. Fine condition. (Please note that there is another Franklin Document Signed in the Signers Collection Property of a Texas Gentleman.).
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
Colonial and Revolutionary America
