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Here we have a rare bit of American ephemera, an 1890 Postmaster's Appointment SIGNED by President Benjamin Harrison! This document was signed on February 24th 1890 and states that Casper C. Stephenson was to be appointed postmaster of the town of Escanaba, Michigan. It was also signed by the Postmaster General at the time, John Wanamaker (the famed Philadelphia philanthropist).
The document was found rolled up on a neglected table of random papers at an estate sale I attended because they had some sweet vintage copies of Dune. At that sale I also found a Bible from the mid 1800's that had "Escanaba, Michigan" written in the front and a ticket to the 1892 republican national convention. I am not an expert in presidential signatures but it appears authentic to me. I hope you will agree.
Document is in good condition but it was found ROLLED UP and shows signs of being stored in that manner. It also has foxing, toning and edge wear/cracking. The seal itself has some tearing and cracking.
PLEASE refer to pictures for more detailed information on condition.
Thank you for considering this document, and as always,
Godspeed,
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