Massachusetts
83 Boston Massacre
A glass lantern slide, 3”x3”, of the event on
March 5, 1770 which was so important in persuading the colonies to
favor independence from England.
(PH)
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EST. $25950
84 Colony of the Massachusetts Bay, 1775 Issued Bond Engraved
by Paul Revere.
£ 16.18.10 6% due 1 June 1777, with vignette at left
engraved by Paul Revere, showing a codfish, King Philip, and the
words (Am)erican Paper below. The first issue of the Colony, MA 1,
and the first attempt to finance the Revolution. Known as the “King
Philip” bonds, this is a rare piece, and is in very nice condition, with
some expert repairs on the verso. Also includes photo from 1980’s
to early 1990’s Smythe auction listing the sales price at
$1600
(PH)
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EST. $80091500
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85 State of the Massachusetts Bay
£ 65, 6% due 1 June 1780, MA 7,
with Sword<in<Hand vignette engraved by Nathaniel Hurd, and a
very attractive bond. VF condition with a minor edge fault on lower
left excess margin.
(PH)
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EST. $3509650
86 State of Massachusetts Bay.
Lot of 2 Treasury notes, 1777,
“Bounty Note” in border, MA 6, VF (2).
(PH)
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EST. $759125
87 State of the Massachusetts Bay
Bond, Dec. 1, 1777, £ 11.12, 6%
due March 1, 1782. Rattlesnake circles a pine tree, MA 12, scarce,
and VF.
(PH)
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EST. $3009500
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