Joseph Story #18 (1779-1845)

Board #214 - Joseph Story #18 (1779-1845)

Justice Story served the United States Supreme Court from 1812-1845. Story wrote the decision of the United States v The Amistad. Story studied law under Samuel Sewell . Story graduated from Harvard Law. His son William Wetmore Story also graduated from Harvard Law and after writing books of legal significance William abandoned law and moved to Rome. He became a sculptor. He carved not only the likeness of his father at Harvard but the Angel of Grief.

The family named Story is legendary in American history. The board presents 4 pictures of Justice Story while one picture of William Wetmore Story (1819-1895) is presented. The autographs displayed are one each by Joseph Story and one by son William Wetmore Story. The young Story dates his autograph as August 29 1877. William Story became a sculptor. His effort reference Joseph Story rests at Harvard while his most notable effort is the Angel of Grief.

The board is : # 214.

Offered for: $6000.