203 lots.

Cover title: Frederick S. Peck collection of American historical autographs and a few very rare books.

" ... including a complete set of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, twenty-six dated 1776; set of presidential autographs, American Revolutionary War heroes, the four folio editions of William Shakespeare, first issue of Leaves of grass, first edition of Rubaiyat; the collection of Frederick S. Peck, Belton Court, Barrington, Rhode Island; sold by direction of Industrial Trust Co., conservator, Providence, Rhode Island. Part one."

Place of sale: Philadelphia.

Date of sale: February 17, 1947.