Lot 502
[Washington, George] Receipt for Family Crested Seal Stamp. Manuscript receipt for a wax seal stamp, made of gold, for George Washington's nephew, arranged in Philadelphia by Tobias Lear, 4 x 7½ in., June 11, 1792. Joseph Cooke of Philadelphia acknowledges the receipt of 7 Pounds, 10 Shillings from Tobias Lear, George Washington's personal secretary, for: "…a Gold Seal with Cyphor G A W & Crest". Washington himself had no middle name, so the only close "GAW" member of his family was George Augustine Washington, his nephew, and the son of his brother, Charles Washington. George Augustine was born about 1763 and would have been 30 years old in 1792. This lavish gold seal would have been a generous gift from his uncle, the President. Sadly, George A. died in 1793, preceding both his father and uncle in death. Written on fine, laid, watermarked paper, toned along the bottom edge.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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