Charles Francis Livingston Cut Signature- Manchester New Hampshire Printer- Quip About 'poor Richard'

Charles Francis Livingston or “C. F. Livingston”, was a printer from Manchester New Hampshire in the 1800’s and he printed for the State of New Hampshire as well as publications that were quite popular. He printed a series of works covering the New Hampshire troops that participated in the Civil War as well as many other books.
This is a brief but cryptic note, obviously to a fellow printer, referencing Mr. Livingston giving him a copy of Benjamin Franklin’s “Poor Richard” and quipping that all printers are poor…Stains, cut signature with old mounting remains and pencil notations.
Measurements: 5.25 by 3 inches.
Estimate: $25-$45
A rare signature of a New England printer and publisher.

Image of his printing company 'bill of sale' is NOT included but to be used for reference only.

Notes: Clipped signature. See photos.

$25 - $45

5.25" x 0/001" x 2"

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