Bidspirit auction | 1835 Philadelphia Sheriff's Deed Poll,

1835 Philadelphia Sheriff's Deed Poll, Benjamin Duncan to Samuel C. Sheppard - This original hand-written 19th-century legal document is a Sheriff's Deed Poll executed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The grantor is Benjamin Duncan, Esq., serving as the High Sheriff of the City and County of Philadelphia. The grantee is Samuel C. Sheppard. The document details the transfer of several lots of ground from the estate of the late Jesse Stanley for the sum of 385.00 dollars, following a judgment in the District Court under a Writ of Alias Fieri Facias. Property locations mentioned include Washington Street, Twelfth Street, Vine Street, and Wood Street in the District of Spring Garden. The manuscript is written in a professional clerk's hand on a large sheet of heavy parchment or vellum-style paper, featuring decorative Gothic-style lettering for primary headings. It includes the original signatures of Benjamin Duncan as Sheriff and John Lisle as Prothonotary of the District Court (P.D.C.), along with witnesses H. C. Hunter and Sam W. Nisbit. Affixed to the document is a prominent starburst-cut paper seal over wax embossed with the City and District Court of Philadelphia coat of arms, as well as a smaller square paper seal. The exterior bears a handwritten title label for filing purposes. Width: 29 inches Height: 24 inches. The document is in very good historical condition. It exhibits expected age-toning and areas of minor foxing throughout. There is more pronounced yellowing and staining visible on the exterior fold and along the top edge of the sheet. Permanent creases are present where the document was folded for storage. The ink remains dark, consistent, and highly legible. The large starburst seal is well-preserved with clear embossing, showing only minor wear or small losses to the delicate paper points.