Lot 179
Scarce Stephen Decatur Signed Card (1779-1820) American Naval Commander. Led daring raid and burned the captured USS Philadelphia. Killed in a duel with Naval officer James Barron. Visiting Card Signed. 2-3/4 x 1½", on cream card stock. A visiting card blank signed, "S. Decatur." . Mounting traces at extreme left margin, with vestiges of effaced writing at lower left. Extremely Scarce.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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| Realized $920 |
