{"product_id":"ny-governor-horatio-seymour-signed-mathew-brady-cdv-psa","title":"NY Governor Horatio Seymour Signed Mathew Brady CDV PSA","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"153\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eHoratio Seymour Signed Brady Cabinet Card Photograph – PSA\/DNA Certified Authentic Auto #85865406\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare Brady cabinet card photograph of New York Governor Horatio Seymour, featuring an authentic signature on the reverse and professionally authenticated by PSA\/DNA. The sepia-toned portrait, produced by the renowned Brady National Photographic Portrait Galleries of New York, depicts Seymour in a formal standing pose and represents one of the classic photographic formats of the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eThe reverse bears Seymour's bold ink signature written vertically along the right edge, accompanied by period handwritten notations reading \u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e\"Governor of New York State\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\"Erie Canal.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The original Brady studio backstamp remains clearly visible, further enhancing the historical integrity and desirability of the piece. Both the cabinet card and autograph have been encapsulated by PSA\/DNA in a tamper-evident holder for preservation and long-term display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eCabinet cards signed by prominent nineteenth-century American political figures are seldom encountered, making this an especially desirable example for collectors of Civil War-era and presidential history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eHoratio Seymour (1810–1886) was one of the most influential Democratic politicians of the nineteenth century. He served as Governor of New York from 1853 to 1854 and again from 1863 to 1864, leading the nation's most populous state during the height of the American Civil War. His governorship coincided with the turbulent New York City Draft Riots of 1863, one of the most significant episodes of domestic unrest in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eIn 1868, Seymour became the Democratic nominee for President of the United States, running against Union General Ulysses S. Grant. Although defeated, Seymour remained one of the leading political figures of his generation. The handwritten reference to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eErie Canal\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse reflects one of New York's defining public works projects, which transformed commerce and established the state as the nation's economic gateway during the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eThe cabinet card itself originates from the famed Brady photographic studios established by Mathew Brady, whose portraits documented many of the era's most prominent political leaders, military officers, and statesmen. Authentic signed Brady cabinet cards of major nineteenth-century political figures are highly prized for their rarity, historical significance, and visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eAuthenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003eAuthentic Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14tytpn\" data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003ePSA\/DNA Certification Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e85865406\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g0qj92\" data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003ePSA label identifies the item as: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003eCabinet Card – Horatio Seymour – Authentic Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"54d41r\" data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eOriginal Brady National Photographic Portrait Galleries cabinet card with authentic signature on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e46hhf\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3030\"\u003eProfessionally encapsulated in a PSA\/DNA tamper-evident holder for superior preservation and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzsrtc\" data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3252\"\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=\"3254\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003eCombining an original Brady cabinet card with the authentic signature of Horatio Seymour, this PSA\/DNA-certified piece represents an outstanding artifact from the Civil War and Reconstruction era. Its rarity, exceptional historical importance, and outstanding presentation make it a museum-worthy addition to advanced collections of American political history, Civil War memorabilia, and nineteenth-century autographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"4128\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3716\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"4128\" 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":47828610220195,"sku":"EB-168502033957","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7509\/6227\/files\/57_4c6523eb-3bbf-4a0a-acbe-a353414411dd.jpg?v=1782922886","url":"https:\/\/historicalautographsgallery.com\/products\/ny-governor-horatio-seymour-signed-mathew-brady-cdv-psa","provider":"H.A.G.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}