{"product_id":"declaration-of-independence-signer-josiah-bartlett-signed-doc-cut-display-psa-8","title":"Declaration of Independence Signer Josiah Bartlett Signed Doc. Cut Display PSA 8","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\nJosiah Bartlett Cut Signature – PSA\/DNA Certified NM-MT 8 Auto (Cert #85709367)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e\nOffered here is a rare and historically significant cut signature of Josiah Bartlett, elegantly penned in brown ink on a narrow strip of aged paper. The signature appears within a fragment of a larger handwritten legal or property document, with visible printed and handwritten text surrounding the autograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eThe legible portion reads in part:\u003cbr data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n“...my Heirs, Executors and Administrators do hereby covenant, grant and agree… with the said Josiah Bartlett \u0026amp; his heirs and assigns… until the delivery hereof I am… lawfully seized and possessed thereof in my own…”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eBartlett’s signature, “Josiah Bartlett,” is written clearly within the text, maintaining strong legibility despite the age of the paper. The fragment exhibits expected toning, minor edge wear, and signs of age consistent with 18th-century documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eThe piece is attractively presented within a PSA\/DNA encapsulation alongside a printed portrait of Bartlett, enhancing its display appeal while preserving the fragile document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\nJosiah Bartlett (1729–1795) was a prominent American physician, statesman, and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence representing New Hampshire. He was among the earliest advocates for independence and was notably the first delegate to vote in favor of independence during the Continental Congress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eBeyond his role in the American Revolution, Bartlett served as Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court and later as Governor of New Hampshire. His contributions to the founding of the United States and early American governance make his autograph highly desirable and historically important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eAuthentic signatures of Bartlett are scarce, particularly those tied to period documents, as many 18th-century manuscripts have not survived in complete form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\nThis cut signature has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA, with certification number 85709367. The autograph has been graded “NM-MT 8,” reflecting a strong and well-preserved example for its age. The encapsulation includes a portrait insert and provides both protection and enhanced presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oqo8gg\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2541\"\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\n\u003cp data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\nA scarce and highly desirable piece of early American history, this Josiah Bartlett cut signature offers collectors a tangible connection to a signer of the Declaration of Independence. With strong eye appeal, clear handwriting, and PSA\/DNA authentication, this artifact represents an उत्कृष्ट opportunity for advanced collectors of Revolutionary-era autographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3365\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3365\" 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","brand":"H.A.G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47550919278755,"sku":"EB-168293168060","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7509\/6227\/files\/57_a92a1e8b-0c0a-4614-8bb3-08ceacd37b4c.jpg?v=1775782271","url":"https:\/\/historicalautographsgallery.com\/products\/declaration-of-independence-signer-josiah-bartlett-signed-doc-cut-display-psa-8","provider":"H.A.G.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}