Title:
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Signed Memorial Program – Honoring Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. – PSA/DNA Certified Authentic #85392823

Description:
An exceptionally rare memorial program signed by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, boldly autographing the interior page in black ink beneath the recessional hymn and directly above the memorial tribute to Justice Lewis Franklin Powell, Jr. The placement of the signature creates a powerful historical association between two influential members of the United States Supreme Court.

The program was issued for the memorial service celebrating the life of Justice Powell and features the hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers" along with the printed tribute honoring his decades of public service. The reverse displays an illustration of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia, where the memorial service was held.

Unlike a standard signed bookplate, card, or photograph, this is an artifact intrinsically connected to a significant moment in Supreme Court history. Ginsburg's autograph transforms an already meaningful historical document into an extraordinary collectible that commemorates one Justice while bearing the signature of another.

Historical Context:
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933–2020) served on the United States Supreme Court from 1993 until her passing in 2020, becoming one of the most influential jurists in American history and a global symbol of equal justice under law.

The program honors Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. (1907–1998), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1972 to 1987. Powell was widely respected for his thoughtful, moderate jurisprudence and played a pivotal role in numerous landmark constitutional decisions.

What makes this piece particularly remarkable is its rarity. While Ginsburg signed thousands of books during public appearances later in life, signed memorial programs associated with another Supreme Court Justice are extraordinarily elusive. They were never produced for the autograph market, were generally retained by family members and attendees, and very few were ever signed.

Although it is impossible to state definitively that no other example exists, pieces of this exact nature appear to be exceptionally uncommon and may represent one of the finest surviving examples available to collectors.

For collectors of Supreme Court history, the significance extends beyond the signature itself. The document captures the continuity of the Court across generations, linking one of the twentieth century's most respected Justices with one of the twenty-first century's most celebrated jurists. Artifacts that embody such a direct historical relationship are seldom encountered.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This signed memorial program has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA.

• Authentication: PSA/DNA Certified Authentic
• PSA Certification Number: 85392823
• Original memorial program signed by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
• Signature executed in black ink on the interior memorial page.
• Securely encapsulated in a tamper-evident PSA holder for long-term preservation and display.
• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This is far more than a Ruth Bader Ginsburg autograph—it is an important piece of Supreme Court history. The combination of a memorial program honoring Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr., personally signed by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, creates a historical artifact of exceptional importance and rarity. In a field where most available Ginsburg signatures are found on books or simple autograph requests, this uniquely contextual document stands apart as a museum-worthy collectible. For advanced collectors of Supreme Court memorabilia, historically significant manuscripts, or American legal history, opportunities to acquire a comparable piece are exceedingly rare.

Shipping Notice:
For 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.