Title:
Jimmy Carter & Walter Mondale Dual-Signed Inauguration Day Cover – PSA/DNA Certified Auto Grade NM–MT 8

Description:
This is a beautifully preserved commemorative Inauguration Day postal cover signed by President Jimmy Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale. The envelope features an engraved portrait of Carter with the inscription:

James Earl Carter
Thirty-Ninth President of the United States of America
Birthplace – Plains, Georgia

It bears a January 20, 1977 Plains, Georgia cancellation, coinciding with Carter’s inauguration as President. The envelope is franked with a 13-cent U.S. flag stamp marked Inauguration Day. Both signatures appear boldly in black ink: Jimmy Carter’s autograph is large and clear, positioned prominently in the center, with Walter Mondale’s signature neatly beneath. PSA/DNA has authenticated and encapsulated the envelope, assigning the autographs an Auto Grade of Near Mint–Mint 8.

Historical Context:
Jimmy Carter (b. 1924) served as the 39th President from 1977 to 1981, following a distinguished career as Governor of Georgia. His presidency is remembered for brokering the Camp David Accords, creating the Departments of Energy and Education, and navigating the Iran hostage crisis. Walter Mondale (1928–2021) served as Vice President and later became the Democratic nominee for President in 1984. This inaugural cover represents a pivotal moment in American political history, capturing the peaceful transfer of power in the post-Watergate era.

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• Certification: PSA/DNA Certified

• Auto Grade: Near Mint–Mint 8

• Certification Number: 84861567

• Encapsulation: PSA/DNA tamper-evident holder protecting both front and reverse of the envelope

Closing Appeal:
This dual-signed Inauguration Day cover is an exceptional collectible celebrating the Carter–Mondale administration’s first day in office. Its crisp autographs, historical cancellation, and PSA/DNA certification make it a prized acquisition for presidential autograph collectors, philatelic enthusiasts, and students of late 20th-century American politics.