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1853 antique JACOB GEISLEY chenango ny DWELLING HOUSE INSURANCE POLICY
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Large and visually striking mid-19th century fire insurance policy issued in 1853 to Jacob Geisley of Chenango, New York, covering his dwelling house, clearly stated in the manuscript portion of the document. The sheet measures approximately 10 x 16 inches and features a bold engraved eagle vignette across the top for the Montgomery County Mutual Insurance Company of Canajoharie, NY.
This policy documents early residential property insurance, with the insured structure explicitly identified as a dwelling house. The piece includes extensive printed contractual terms on the reverse along with handwritten entries, signatures, and period ink notations throughout.
Condition is typical for a working document of this age, showing fold lines, light staining, edge wear, and toning, but remains fully legible and displays very well. The large format, strong typography, and decorative eagle engraving make it especially appealing for display.
A desirable and decorative New York insurance document with strong genealogical interest due to the named policyholder, along with appeal to collectors of early American financial ephemera and property-related history.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
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