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A Rare Massachusetts Land Lottery Ticket Signed By Rufus Putnam
RUFUS PUTNAM (1738-1824). Putnam, a Revolutionary War officer from Massachusetts, was a top engineer for the Continental Army with a specialty in fortifications. After the war, he helped suppress Shay’s Rebellion and survey some of the Ohio Company lands in 1786. DS. 1pp. 6” x 4 1/4”. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1786. A partly printed lottery ticket signed “Rufus Putnam” and “Leo: Jarvis” as managers. The piece states: “Land-Lottery. THIS Ticket entitles the Bearer to the Lot or Tract of Land, drawn by the Number thereof, pursuant to an Act of the General Court, passed the Ninth Day of November, 1786.” There is a decorative border on the left side that has been scalloped. The piece has even toning and very bold signature; the piece is in fine condition overall. Catalog: # AM-1052
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Chelsea Lottery Ticket
Chelsea Lottery Ticket. Ticket number 1683 signed by “Joseph Perkins.” 5 3/4” x 1 7/8”. Norwich, Connecticut. June 1794. The ticket reads, in part: “ … This ticket entitles the possessor to such prize as may be drawn against its number … subject to a deduction of twelve and an half per cent … ”Extremely Fine.
Catalog: # LT-0012
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Massachusetts Semi-annual State Lottery
Massachusetts Semi-annual State Lottery. Ticket number 2 [ …] 8 signed by George R. Minot. 4 3/8” x 2 1/2”. Massachusetts. March 2, 1790. The ticket reads, in part: “This Ticket shall entitle the Bearer, to receive the Prize that may be drawn against its number … subject to a Deduction of 12 1/2” per Cent. Punch cancellation through ticket number else Very Fine.
Catalog: # LT-0014
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Printed Advertisement for a British Lottery
Printed Advertisement for a British lottery. 3 5/8” x 8 7/8”. Image of a cherub kneeling before a nest full of hearts that read “20,000.” Below image is a ten line poem regarding the upcoming drawing. Mounting trace on verso. Else Extremely Fine.
Catalog: # LT-0028
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Providence Meeting-house Lottery Ticket
Providence Meeting-House Lottery. Ticket number 585 singed by Samuel Nightingale Jr. 3 1/8” x 1 3/4”. Providence, Rhode Island. No date. The ticket reads, in part: “The possessor of this Ticket No 585 is intitled [sic] to any Prize drawn against said Number in a Lottery granted by the GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the Colony of Rhode-Island (for repairing &c the Presbyterian or Congregational Meeting House in said Town) … ” The purpose of this lottery was to raise funds to purchase a parsonage in order to bring the congregation back to “Gospel order”. Pin holes at right edge and lower center. Else Fine.
Catalog: # LT-0013
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Soviet Air Defense Lottery Ticket
1936, Soviet Union. 1 Ruble Air Defense Lottery Ticket. 2 3/4” x 4”. Vignette of soldiers led by pilot marching forward. Litho. Extremely Fine.
Catalog: # LT-0022
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Soviet Air Defense Lottery Ticket
1933, Soviet Union. 1 Ruble Air Defense Lottery Ticket. 4” x 3”. Airplanes flying above an industrial scene. Litho. Extremely Fine.
Catalog: # LT-0023
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Soviet Air Defense Lottery Ticket
1930, Soviet Union. 50 kopek Air Defense Lottery Ticket. 4” x 3”. Industrial scene, worker and Soviet coat-of-arms. Litho. Some very light discoloration on verso. Fine.
Catalog: # LT-0024
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Soviet Union Air Defense Lottery Ticket
1926, Russia. 50 Kopek. Air Defense Lottery Ticket. Colorful ticket measuring 7 1/2" x 4 3/4". Depicts an airplane, train, steamship and automobile within a colorful global motif. Uncancelled and Fine.
Catalog: # LT-0016
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