Abolitionist WENDELL PHILLIPS "Peace if possible / Justice at any rate" PSA Auto

Title: Wendell Phillips Signed Cut with Motto – Dated 1876 – PSA/DNA Certified Auto Grade NM 7

Description:
This powerful and historically evocative cut signature of Wendell Phillips features his handwritten motto:
"Peace if possible / Justice at any rate"
followed by his full name "Wendell Phillips" and the date "1876" written beneath. The autograph is penned in strong, clear ink on a lightly toned card with minor stains and handling marks. The item is authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, receiving a Near Mint 7 autograph grade.

Historical Context:
Wendell Phillips (1811–1884) was one of the most influential abolitionists, orators, and social reformers of the 19th century. A staunch supporter of abolition, Native American rights, women's suffrage, and labor reform, Phillips was known for his uncompromising stance on justice and human rights. The quote on this cut—"Peace if possible, justice at any rate"—is one of his most enduring declarations and exemplifies his philosophy of moral conviction over political expediency. By 1876, the year of this autograph, Reconstruction was drawing to a close, and Phillips remained an outspoken critic of the federal government’s retreat from protecting Black civil rights in the South.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This signed artifact is authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, the premier name in autograph certification. The label reads:
"CUT – WENDELL PHILLIPS – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED – AUTO GRADE NM 7"
and it bears the certification number 85481270.

Closing Appeal:
This is a profound and rare piece bearing both the signature and philosophy of one of America’s great moral voices. Ideal for collectors of abolitionist memorabilia, civil rights history, or 19th-century reform movements, this PSA-certified item is both a historical autograph and a principled statement from a man whose words still resonate today.