IMPORTANT FRAKTUR BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE FOR DAVID CUSCHWA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND, CIRCA 1805

IMPORTANT FRAKTUR BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE FOR DAVID CUSCHWA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND, CIRCA 1805

11 ⅜ by 15 ¼in., sight

Condition Report:
In overall good condition retaining rich color and detail. General foxing, yellowing, and crazing of the ink commensurate with age and medium. Two vertical and one horizontal crease. Diagonal crease to upper proper right corner. Some script added later. A patch in the lower proper right floral border, a patch in the foreground underneath the script "d. 3 ten," and a patch under the lion's tail replaced. Not examined out of frame.

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.