{"product_id":"civil-war-union-admiral-david-farragut-signed-cut-autograph-psa-auto","title":"Civil War Union Admiral David Farragut Signed Cut Autograph PSA Auto","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"184\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eDavid G. Farragut Inscribed Cut Signature | First U.S. Navy Admiral | PSA\/DNA Certified Authentic Auto | Certification #85882403\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"944\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eOriginal inscribed cut signature of\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eDavid Glasgow Farragut (1801-1870)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the United States Navy's first admiral and one of the most celebrated naval commanders in American history. Written in dark ink on a cream-colored paper cut, the autograph includes the complimentary closing\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\"Respectfully\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eabove the bold signature\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\"D. G. Farragut,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efollowed by his rank designation\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\"Rear Admiral.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe inscription and signature are attractively executed, with strong ink contrast and excellent visual appeal. The reverse exhibits light evidence of age and historic mounting, consistent with period autograph preservation. The piece has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA for long-term protection and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1675\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eDavid G. Farragut achieved lasting fame during the American Civil War as the Union Navy's most distinguished commander. He captured New Orleans in 1862, securing the Confederacy's largest port, and later led the successful assault on Mobile Bay in 1864, where he famously declared,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\"Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHis extraordinary wartime leadership prompted Congress to create new naval ranks, making Farragut the first officer appointed\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eRear Admiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, then\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eVice Admiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, and ultimately the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003efirst full Admiral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein United States Navy history. His autograph, particularly examples that include his naval rank, is highly prized by collectors of Civil War and American naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"2036\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eThe autograph has been authenticated and encapsulated by\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003ePSA\/DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eAuthentic Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e. The PSA\/DNA certification number is\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e85882403\u003c\/strong\u003e, as displayed on the slab label. The tamper-evident PSA holder provides secure long-term preservation while allowing full viewing of both the front and reverse of the historic cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2259\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzsrtc\" data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2750\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eFeaturing a courteous handwritten salutation, David G. Farragut's bold signature, and his rank as\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eRear Admiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, this PSA\/DNA-authenticated autograph possesses exceptional historical significance and display appeal. As the autograph of America's first admiral and one of the Civil War's greatest naval heroes, it represents an outstanding acquisition for collectors of Civil War memorabilia, naval history, and authenticated nineteenth-century American autographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"3184\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"3184\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"H.A.G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907213639843,"sku":"EB-168546409503","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7509\/6227\/files\/57_848cf780-cf2e-481f-a31c-2d113cac9860.jpg?v=1784512540","url":"https:\/\/historicalautographsgallery.com\/products\/civil-war-union-admiral-david-farragut-signed-cut-autograph-psa-auto","provider":"H.A.G.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}