{"product_id":"declaration-of-independence-signer-josiah-bartlett-signed-doc-cut-display-psa-9","title":"Declaration of Independence Signer Josiah Bartlett Signed Doc. Cut Display PSA 9","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"163\" 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\"\u003eJosiah Bartlett Land Deed Fragment – PSA\/DNA Certified Mint 9 – Cut Signature \u0026amp; Handwritten Property Record\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"671\" 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=\"165\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eA scarce\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e18th-century manuscript deed fragment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeaturing the handwritten name of\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eJosiah Bartlett\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished signer of the Declaration of Independence, preserved within its original printed legal document. The surviving section contains the manuscript entry,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"478\"\u003e\"Josiah Bartlett,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewritten in brown iron gall ink as part of a contemporary property conveyance, accompanied by additional period manuscript entries and the printed legal text beginning, \"To HAVE AND TO HOLD...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"947\" 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;\"\u003eThis historic fragment has been professionally encapsulated and authenticated by\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"765\"\u003ePSA\/DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has certified the piece as\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\"CUT – JOSIAH BARTLETT\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand awarded it an impressive\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eMint 9 Auto Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognizing the exceptional quality and clarity of the handwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1181\" 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;\"\u003eThe fragment is neatly cut from the original legal document and mounted within a PSA holder for long-term preservation and display. The signature area remains highly legible, with strong ink contrast against the original laid paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1649\" 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=\"1183\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eJosiah Bartlett (1729–1795)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a physician, statesman, and one of New Hampshire's most prominent Revolutionary leaders. He was among the earliest delegates to vote in favor of American independence and became one of the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e56 signers of the Declaration of Independence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 1776. Following the Revolution, Bartlett served as\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eChief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore becoming the state's first constitutional Governor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"2067\" 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;\"\u003eAuthentic Bartlett manuscripts are considerably scarcer than those of many of his fellow Declaration signers, making surviving legal and land documents especially desirable. Because Bartlett routinely signed deeds, probate records, and official legal instruments during his public career, these documents provide tangible evidence of both his legal work and civic responsibilities in Revolutionary-era New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2168\" 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=\"2069\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eProfessionally authenticated and encapsulated by\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003ePSA\/DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2623\" 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\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7k48j3\" data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003ePSA\/DNA Certification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e85709918\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1upqf06\" data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCUT – Josiah Bartlett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3nrt1r\" data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eAuto Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eMint 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lldzhn\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eSecure PSA archival holder preserves the document fragment while allowing full visibility of the handwritten manuscript.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzsrtc\" data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2623\"\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\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"3123\" 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=\"2625\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003eAn outstanding opportunity to acquire an authenticated manuscript example from one of the most important figures of the American Revolution. Combining a genuine period legal document with a bold handwritten Josiah Bartlett manuscript and an exceptional\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003ePSA\/DNA Mint 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egrade, this piece represents an attractive and historically significant addition to any collection of Declaration of Independence signers, Revolutionary War memorabilia, or early American legal documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3557\" 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=\"3125\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3557\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. 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