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Lot 499: John Lewis Thomas Jr. (1835-1893)Maryland Congressman

Est: $20 USD - $30 USDPassed
East Coast BooksWells, ME, USJune 29, 2019

Item Overview

Description

John Lewis Thomas Jr. (1835-1893) American politician. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Thomas studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1856, commencing practice soon afterwards in Cumberland, Maryland. He also served as city counselor of Cumberland in 1856 and 1857. He moved to Baltimore in 1857, continued the practice of law, and also served as city solicitor of Baltimore from 1860 to 1862. He was a delegate to the State constitutional convention of 1863 and States attorney from 1863 to 1865. In 1865, Thomas was elected as an Unconditional Unionist to the Thirty-ninth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Edwin H. Webster and served from December 4, 1865 to March 3, 1867. He was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for reelection in 1866 to the Fortieth Congress. After Congress, he served as collector of the port of Baltimore from 1869 to 1873 and again from 1877 to 1882. An autograph signature clipped from an album page. Approx. 4-1/2 x 1-3/4 in. Good+ The picture of him is NOT included here.

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

Good+

Payment & Shipping

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Shipping

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Auction Details

ART ON PAPER, Autographs & Other Paper Items

by
East Coast Books
June 29, 2019, 10:00 AM EST

PO Box 849, Wells, ME, 04090, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

20.0%

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$50$199$10
$200$499$25
$500+$50

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Shipping Terms

SHIPPING:
We do our own in-house shipping and only charge for the actual cost, which includes shipping, insurance, registered & confirmation services will be charged to the bidder. Shipping will be thru the US postal service unless otherwise instructed. Shipping outside the US is more expensive - often requiring registry or express mail. Insurance coverage to some foreign countries may be limited or unavailable. Any shipment to a foreign country may require a customs form which will show the value of the item[s] being shipped. All international buyers are responsible for customs, duties and additional taxes, if any.

There is NO pickup or delivery service.