James Buchanan Congressional Signature Clip, With Handsome Engraving
James Buchanan
n.p., n.d.
James Buchanan Congressional Signature Clip, With Handsome Engraving
Signature
A signature clip belonging to James Buchanan (1791-1868), 15th U.S. President, almost certainly dating from his time serving as a U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania (1821-1831) or as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (1834-1845). N.d., n.p. Signed and inscribed by Buchanan as: "James Buchanan / of Pennsylvania." The signature clip, which measures 4.5" x 1.375" alone, is mounted to a larger piece of cream-colored stock card, slightly unevenly trimmed, measuring 7.125" x 3.625" overall. The signature clip shows wear including uneven edge darkening, and isolated ghost ink impressions, else very good. Accompanied by a fine J.C. Buttre / Johnson, Fry & Co. engraving of Buchanan as President likely excised from a book, ca. 1864. Uneven toning, and isolated discoloration mostly around the edges. Discreetly pencil-inscribed by a collector verso. Else very good. 7.875" x 10.625". From The Doug Wertman Collection.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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James Buchanan
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James Buchanan Congressional Signature Clip, With Handsome Engraving
Signature
A signature clip belonging to James Buchanan (1791-1868), 15th U.S. President, almost certainly dating from his time serving as a U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania (1821-1831) or as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (1834-1845). N.d., n.p. Signed and inscribed by Buchanan as: "James Buchanan / of Pennsylvania." The signature clip, which measures 4.5" x 1.375" alone, is mounted to a larger piece of cream-colored stock card, slightly unevenly trimmed, measuring 7.125" x 3.625" overall. The signature clip shows wear including uneven edge darkening, and isolated ghost ink impressions, else very good. Accompanied by a fine J.C. Buttre / Johnson, Fry & Co. engraving of Buchanan as President likely excised from a book, ca. 1864. Uneven toning, and isolated discoloration mostly around the edges. Discreetly pencil-inscribed by a collector verso. Else very good. 7.875" x 10.625". From The Doug Wertman Collection.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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