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Auction: 317 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 999

Verplanck, Jacobus; Collins, Margarita Schuyler Verplanck; Gulian and Phillip Verplanck. Related pair of documents: 1) Deed from John and Margarita (spelled "Margaret" here) awarding Gulian and Phillip the rights to their deceased father, Jacobus' estate. One page, 12 ¾ x 16 ¾", April 10, 1716. Signed "John Collins" and "Margaret Collins" below, witnessed at left. On verso, 'Appeared before me' notation signed by "John Cruger", Alderman of New York City, to right recorders' signed entry. John Cruger (1678-1744), a prosperous NY city merchant originally it appears from Denmark, was an alderman for 22 years and went on to become mayor of the city in 1739 serving to his death. Some soiling and stains, split in three, but all pieces whole, Good; 2) Quit Claim between Gulian and his brother Phillip Verplanck "Sonns of Jacobus Verplanck late of the City of New York Merchant deceased" and "Abraham Kip of the City of New York Distiller and Jesse Kip of Queens County". Two pages, folio, NY April 1, 1720. Signed "Gulian Verplanck" and "Phil: Verplanck" on bottom second page each signature by red wax seal, April 21, 1722 notation signed by a later Jacobus Kip below along with Deed entry signed by Jonathan Fisk. (See following lot for related quit claim). Light soiling, Fine. [2]

Estimate
$200 to $300