President Herbert Hoover Signed Engraving with Presidential Portrait - PSA Auto

Title: Herbert Hoover Signed Engraving – PSA LOA (Cert #AO09681)

Description:
Presented here is a handsome signed engraving of President Herbert Hoover, featuring a finely detailed, oval-framed bust portrait centered on off-white cardstock. Below the engraved portrait appears Hoover’s printed name, and beneath it is his bold, full signature in green ink, neatly and prominently signed “Herbert Hoover.” The autograph displays excellent legibility and contrast against the clean background.

The engraving measures approximately 5" x 7" and is printed on lightly textured, cream-colored stock. The reverse is blank aside from a dark ink blot near the bottom edge. This style of engraved portrait was commonly used for official responses to autograph requests and as formal keepsakes during Hoover’s post-presidency years.

Historical Context:
Herbert Hoover (1874–1964) served as the 31st President of the United States from 1929 to 1933, taking office just months before the onset of the Great Depression. An accomplished mining engineer and humanitarian before his presidency, Hoover became internationally recognized for organizing food relief across war-torn Europe during and after World War I. Though his presidency was marked by economic hardship, Hoover’s post-presidential years were dedicated to public service, writing, and institutional reform. He remains a figure of substantial historical interest, particularly in the context of crisis leadership and humanitarian innovation.

Authentication:
This signed item has been authenticated by PSA/DNA and is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LOA), Certification Number AO09681, dated August 18, 2025. PSA has identified the medium as a print, although this is an engraving, and confirms the autograph is genuine, based on expert evaluation of handwriting characteristics such as slant, pressure, and ink flow. A tamper-evident PSA sticker is affixed to the piece, and the certification number can be verified through PSA’s online database for full provenance.

Closing Appeal:
This beautifully signed Herbert Hoover engraving offers a refined and historically rich addition to any collection of presidential autographs or early 20th-century Americana. With PSA authentication and Hoover’s elegant signature on a classic engraved portrait, it stands as both a collectible and a dignified display piece representing a pivotal era in American history.