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Dr. Joseph M. Matheu Collection
Revolutionary War and Founding Fathers Featured in Fine Autographs and Artifacts Auction
June 27, 2025
A collection of Revolutionary War material including letters from General George Washington and rare items signed by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams is on offer in
Book Dealer: Antiquarian & Rare
Pensees Bookshop
502 6th Street
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 512-2239
Book Artist
Alisa Banks Fine Art, LLC
Auction House
Lyon & Turnbull
33 Broughton Place
Edinburgh, Lothian eh1 3rr
United Kingdom
+44 (0)131 557 8844
Autograph Dealer
David Kaye Books & Memorabilia
22733 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4141
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By Nicholas Basbanes
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