Winter Discovery Auction Nov 14
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/14/2013
Pennsylvania, 1792 Lottery Bond of 1792 signed by Samuel Blodget, Jr.merchant, economist and amateur architect. This historic document represents when he was involved in the development of the new Federal City where he began speculating in Washington real estate and promoting a national university, schemes that ultimately led him into bankruptcy, imprisonment. He was appointed Superintendent of Buildings to represent the Commissioners in 1793, which probably put him in line to have one of his designs realized. Blodget is chiefly remembered for supposedly designing an imposing main office for the Bank of the United States on South Third Street.
Exceptional condition with the slightest toning at left. Extremely Rare! Portrait and biography included. Excellent Condition.
Samuel Blodget, Jr. signed Lottery Bond
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