President Andrew Johnson Signed & Inscribed Large Cut Signature PSA Auto

Title:
Andrew Johnson Signed and Dated Cut – PSA/DNA Certified Authentic Auto

Description:
Presented here is a highly desirable cut signature of Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, boldly penned and dated by Johnson himself. The autograph reads “Andrew Johnson / Jan 17th 1870” in dark ink on a clean off-white slip of paper. The date places this autograph firmly in Johnson’s post-presidency years, following his controversial time in office during Reconstruction.

The cut is professionally mounted alongside a dignified black-and-white portrait of Johnson, creating a refined and collectible presentation. The signature remains strong and fluid, with only light age toning consistent with its 19th-century origin.

Historical Context:
Andrew Johnson (1808–1875) served as Vice President under Abraham Lincoln and assumed the presidency after Lincoln’s assassination in 1865. As the first U.S. president to be impeached—though later acquitted by a single Senate vote—Johnson's tenure was marked by fierce opposition to Radical Republican Reconstruction policies and a struggle over the direction of post-Civil War America.

By January 1870, when this piece was signed, Johnson had returned to Tennessee and was seeking a political comeback. This date is historically significant: it falls just two months before Johnson was elected to the U.S. Senate in March 1875, making him the only former president to later serve in the Senate.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This autograph has been certified as authentic by PSA/DNA, the most trusted name in autograph authentication. The PSA slab label includes:

• "CUT – Andrew Johnson – PSA/DNA Certified – Authentic Auto"

• Certification Number: 85572075

The autograph is encapsulated in PSA’s tamper-proof holder, ensuring its preservation and long-term protection.

Closing Appeal:
This Andrew Johnson signed and dated cut is an exceptional relic from one of the most pivotal and controversial figures in American presidential history. With its clear historical date and PSA/DNA authentication, it offers collectors a compelling connection to the post-Civil War era and the complex legacy of the man who succeeded Abraham Lincoln. An outstanding and scarce piece for any serious collector of presidential or 19th-century Americana.