Title: Lucius Q. C. Lamar Signed Cut – PSA/DNA Certified Auto Grade MINT 9
Description:
Offered here is a clean, bold cut signature of Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, beautifully penned in dark ink as "L. Q. C. Lamar" in an elegant 19th-century hand. The autograph appears on a light cream card with faint scattered toning but excellent overall clarity. The signature has been professionally authenticated and slabbed by PSA/DNA, earning a high MINT 9 autograph grade for its outstanding legibility and condition.
Historical Context:
Lucius Q. C. Lamar (1825–1893) was a prominent Southern statesman and jurist best known for his service as a U.S. Senator from Mississippi, Secretary of the Interior under President Grover Cleveland, and later as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. A former Confederate official, Lamar was instrumental in promoting post-Civil War reconciliation between the North and South. His eulogy of Charles Sumner on the Senate floor—a gesture of respect across party and sectional lines—earned him a place in John F. Kennedy’s Profiles in Courage. Lamar’s career marked a rare political trajectory: from Confederate officeholder to a key figure in federal government, including the Supreme Court, during the Gilded Age.
Authentication & Encapsulation:
This autograph is certified by PSA/DNA, the gold standard in autograph authentication. The tamper-proof slab is labeled:
"CUT – LUCIUS Q. C. LAMAR – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED – AUTO GRADE MINT 9"
and carries the certification number 85481287.
Closing Appeal:
This signed cut offers a striking and elegant example of Lucius Q. C. Lamar’s autograph, representing a rare signature from a Reconstruction-era statesman, Cabinet member, and Supreme Court Justice. With its PSA certification and high grade, it is an ideal addition to collections focusing on judicial history, Southern political figures, or reconciliation after the Civil War.
