Category
Other
Medium
The item is composed of parchment paper dated from the 1800s
Distinguishing marks
It has the original hand written signature of Clement G. Moore, signed March 13, 1862
Condition
Good
Date Period
Item is dated 13 March 1862, and states his original poem was written in 1823
Size and dimensions of this item
parchment is approx 14 inches wide and 11 inches tall
Weight
less than an ounce (about .3 ounces)
Long Description
While the item is in good condition, and the poem "The Night Before Christmas", which is written in the author's own hand, and is cursive is very legible, the parchment it is on is brittle on the edges, browning, and looks ready to fall apart if treated badly... I have had it in storage with my other old stuff; an old book of Tennyson poems from the 1890s, my 1927 buffalo head nickel, and a few other items I hated to part with. I never thought to take a picture of the item, but I can forward one to any interested parties after initial appraisal.
History
I found it back in the early 1980s, kept it in plactic bag/document saver; didn't realize it was valuable until I read the inscription
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Had this item for over 25 years; found in attic of my home in Florida
For Sale?
No