^Lot 56 Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as President and “James Madison” as Secretary of State, one page, 10 x 15.5, June 22, 1805. Scalloped-top ship’s papers issued to the “Ship Mary of New of Charlston, Gilbert Fuller, master and commander…mounted with no guns navigated by thirteen men to pass with her Company Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by Jefferson and Madison. Grandly double cloth matted and framed by the Kenneth Laurence Gallery, with color portraits of Jefferson and Madison and an informational plaque, to an overall size of 29 x 45 x 3.75. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of Madison’s signature, Madison’s signature a shade or two light, but still legible, two holes to upper left, and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. The white wafer seal is crisp and intact. A very presentable example of a most desirable combination of presidents boasting a particularly bold Jefferson signature. Oversized.