Sell or Auction Your 1700 New York City Land Deed for up to $1,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions
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Sell Your 1700 New York City Land Deed
We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold a New York City land deed from October 1700 signed by politician Isaac de Reimer and other notable residents of New York for $1,007. Please see details below:
New York City Land Deed 1700
Extremely rare 1700 New York City land deed document signed between prominent New Yorkers. The 19 October 1700 document specifies the sale of land by Nicholas Burgor to merchant John Rodman. Handwritten document, which opens, “To all Christian people to whom this property shall come Nicholas Burgor of the City of New York” proclaims the sale of a 20′ x 42′ parcel of property priced at 15 pounds, located “in the dock ward behind the houses where the city hall lately stood being bounded on the south by the houses and grounds of John Rodman, on the north by houses of Gosbuy Hobon and the late Cornelius Vander Burgh to the east by the high way (Broadway) which runs from dock street into Duke Street and to the west by the house or lot of William Merrit” Several prominent New Yorkers are referenced within this document: Cornelius Vander Burgh, an esteemed artisan and New York’s first native born silversmith; William Merritt, who served as the Mayor of New York in 1696; and John Rodman, a prosperous merchant who had purchased the old City Hall. New York City’s population at the time of this document numbered about 5,000 citizens. Deed document signed twice on verso by New York City Mayor Isaac de Reimer, on the recto at bottom by Nicholas Burgor with his personal wax seal. Three other unidentified signatures on verso. An elegantly scripted deed, measuring 8.5″ x 12″, handwritten in dark sepia on paper. Three vertical folds, three horizontal folds and small holes at two of fold points, crease toning, minor chips and light stains not affecting text. Overall, incredible condition considering age. A unique and outstanding piece of New York City history ideal for presentation. Sold for $1,007.
We also sold the following land deed:
1776 Land Deed for Property in Providence, Rhode Island — Very Attractive Presentation
Quit claim deed, signed 18 April 1776, for property in Providence, Rhode Island. For the amount of ”One Shilling Lawful Money”, a Barzillai Richmond grants Mehitabel Randall ”all the Right Title Interest Claim and Demand” for ten acres ”On the West side of the River with a Dwelling House and other Buildings” in the Town of Providence. Justice of the Peace and Town Clerk recording notations on verso. Minor soiling and separation to folds of 7.5” x 12.5” one page document with intact red wax seals. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $300.
FREE APPRAISAL. To buy, auction, sell or consign your 1700 New York City land deed that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).