Fireside Poet & UK Diplomat James Russell Lowell Bold Signed Cut PSA Auto

Title: James Russell Lowell Signed Cut – American Poet & Diplomat – Dated 1885 in London with Commemorative Stamp – PSA/DNA Certified Authentic Auto

Description:
Presented is a beautifully scripted cut signature of James Russell Lowell, inscribed “Faithfully yours / J.R. Lowell” and dated “London, 16th Feby. 1885” in his hand. The autograph is penned in bold black ink on cream paper and remains crisp and legible. A visually striking detail is the affixed 3¢ U.S. postage stamp bearing Lowell’s likeness, posthumously issued, complementing the autograph with a philatelic tribute. The item is authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, bearing an Authentic Auto designation.

Historical Context:
James Russell Lowell (1819–1891) was a prominent American poet, essayist, editor, and diplomat. A central figure in the Fireside Poets and a leading voice in 19th-century American letters, Lowell was also deeply involved in the anti-slavery movement and served as editor of the Atlantic Monthly and North American Review. From 1880 to 1885, he served as the U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom, where this note was written during his diplomatic tenure in London. Lowell’s literary and political contributions placed him among the most respected intellectuals of his time.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
Certified by PSA/DNA, the leading authority in autograph authentication, this signature is housed in a tamper-evident slab with the label:
"CUT – JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED – AUTHENTIC AUTO"
Certification number: 85481293.

Closing Appeal:
This is an exceptional piece that blends literary, diplomatic, and philatelic significance—a handwritten and dated signature from one of America’s great literary minds, paired with a commemorative stamp in his honor. A prime acquisition for collectors of American literature, diplomatic history, or 19th-century autographs, this Lowell cut is a rare and elegant tribute to a towering cultural figure.