Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 22, 2024: Americana - Day Three

Fri, Mar 22, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2065

MID-ATLANTIC, POSSIBLY SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA FRAKTUR WRITING SAMPLER

Estimate: $100 - $200
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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

MID-ATLANTIC, POSSIBLY SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA FRAKTUR WRITING SAMPLER, ink and watercolor on paper, comprising verses, numerals, and letters, above a lower line "Anno 1803, den 21 ten Jenner, die se Vorschrift gehart John Albrecht." 7 3/8" x 12 3/4". 
Catalogue Note: This was found by Larry Derrer in Rockingham Co. There are several possible candidates for John Albrecht/Albright in the central Shenandoah Valley. 

Condition

Good overall condition with stains, minor loss to two corners, and a small chip at the top edge, typical fold creases. 

From the estate of Larry Derrer, Harrisonburg, VA.