FRAKTUR BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE FOR DAVID BERCK, BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1810

FRAKTUR BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE FOR DAVID BERCK, BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1810

the inscription in old German within banner and foliate border design flanked by large decorative parrots in profile.
8 by 13 in., sight

Condition Report:
In fine condition with issues commensurate with age. Some creasing throughout and minor tears secured. Some craquelure in the green and blue ink in the head and wings of each bird. Very light foxing. Appears to have retained much of its original color and no inpainting detected.

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Provenance:
Important Berks County, Pennsylvania collection;

Collection of Mr. "Mac" Murray;

Pook & Pook Inc., Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Americana, April 23, 2016, lot 406.