Title: Hannibal Hamlin Signed Cut – Lincoln’s First Vice President, Dated 1891 – PSA/DNA Certified Auto Grade MINT 9
Description:
Offered is a highly desirable cut signature of Hannibal Hamlin, boldly inscribed in black ink as:
"Hannibal Hamlin / Bangor Me., / Mon, 2 1891"
This autograph is penned on toned cream card stock, showing only minor age-related wear, and has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, receiving a strong MINT 9 autograph grade for its clarity and preservation.
Historical Context:
Hannibal Hamlin (1809–1891) served as the 15th Vice President of the United States under Abraham Lincoln during his first term (1861–1865). A staunch abolitionist and former U.S. Senator from Maine, Hamlin was a key figure in the formation of the Republican Party and a committed opponent of slavery's expansion. Although replaced by Andrew Johnson on the 1864 ticket, Hamlin remained active in politics, returning to the Senate and later serving as U.S. Minister to Spain. His political career spanned pivotal decades in American history, and his role as Lincoln’s original vice president links him to one of the nation's most transformative presidencies.
Authentication & Encapsulation:
This piece is PSA/DNA certified, encapsulated in a tamper-evident holder with the label:
"CUT – HANNIBAL HAMLIN – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED – AUTO GRADE MINT 9"
Certification number: 85481268.
Closing Appeal:
This is a rare and historically significant autograph from Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president, inscribed in the final year of Hamlin’s life. A superb acquisition for collectors of Civil War-era political figures, vice presidential history, or Republican Party founders, enhanced by its PSA MINT 9 grade and personal dating from Bangor, Maine.
