I do some collecting in early manuscript pieces.
With regard to value, it seems Book Sellers and Manuscript Sellers usually price items about 5 to 10 times their actual value. Also, I always ask myself "what really makes this piece historically interesting to me and to other collectors (in case you are ever planning to unload it)".
With this item, I just don't see any real demand. No autographs of importance and no definable tie to any important event. I only see it as interesting to a descendent (you) or possibly the Bank of New York. Personally, I think their best potential buyer is you - but not at that kind of price.
Just my personal thoughts,
Rob M.
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