A Manuscript Indenture from 1688, England

[INDENTURE]. [INDENTURE].

[Indenture for a 1688 Mortgage]. Thompson's Martgage to Adam Barnes.

England, 1688.

. Thompson's Mortgage to Adam Barnes. England: October 18, 1688.

This manuscript document is an indenture for a mortgage from October 18, 1688 between H. Thompson and Adam Barnes. The manuscript is two sided on vellum. The manuscript is mounted with a floating mount and framed and glazed along with an envelope above it and the reverse side of the frame with a window so that the back side can be viewed. Envelope is printed with "On His Majesty's Service" and "War-Office." as well as being hand addressed to "Lieutenant General Jefferson[?]"

The vellum document cut at the top in the typical wave pattern, first letter of the text is embellished. It is signed by Thompson at the foot where the bottom margin has been folded up about one-inch and sealed with a vellum tie. The reverse with numerous witness signatures as well as other manuscript notation. Document size is approximately 21 x 11 1/4 inches. Folded up envelope is approximately 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. Opening on the reverse is 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. The total size of frame is 29 1/2 x 26 inches.

With usual fold lines and some very minor smudging. Overall very attractive in a beautiful frame.

HBS 67518.

$600.

Price: $600.00

Item #67518