Title: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Signed 1960 American Credo First Day Cover – JSA Certified

Description:
Presented here is a striking Fleetwood cachet First Day Cover from the American Credo series, postmarked September 14, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland, and hand-signed by future Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Measuring 3½" x 6½", this commemorative cover honors Francis Scott Key, featuring patriotic artwork and a 4¢ "Credo" stamp quoting Key’s words: “And this be our Motto, in God is our Trust.”

Ginsburg’s signature, rendered in black fiber-tip marker, appears cleanly on the lower right portion of the envelope. Her autograph contrasts boldly against the cream-toned paper, with no ink smudging or interference from the design elements.

Historical Context:
Dated over three decades before her appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1993, this signed cover captures an early signature of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who at the time was embarking on her pioneering legal career. In 1960—the same year as this postmark—Ginsburg was completing her law degree at Columbia after transferring from Harvard, and soon after began her trailblazing journey advocating for gender equality under the law. The cachet’s quote from The American’s Creed, emphasizing freedom, equality, justice, and humanity, aligns closely with Ginsburg’s lifelong commitment to civil liberties and constitutional principle.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This item is authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA) and comes with a full Letter of Authenticity (LOA), certification number YY51169. The signature has been examined for its pen characteristics, stylistic accuracy, and formation, and confirmed to be genuine.

Closing Appeal:
An outstanding and thematically resonant piece, this signed First Day Cover combines powerful American ideals with the autograph of one of the nation’s most revered jurists. Early Ruth Bader Ginsburg signatures are especially scarce, and this example—paired with a historical design celebrating national values—makes a meaningful acquisition for collectors of judicial, civil rights, or women's history memorabilia.