Description: JOHN HANCOCK (1737 – 1793) Authentic, fully handwritten and partly printed ship’s manifest document written entirely in his own hand and signed as “Thos Hancock” by the then 25-year old fledgling partner on behalf of his Uncle’s “House of Hancock” mercantile business. Nearly 60 words, characters and flourishes entirely in Hancock’s elaborate, flowing script. >>> Includes original PSA/DNA QuickOpinion Result Letter as "LIKELY GENUINE. <<< GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest investment-quality, authentically-signed HANCOCK autographs currently available on the market, and will pass review by any reputable third-party authentication service: PSA/DNA, JSA or Beckett. Dated "Boston, June 16, 1762", Hancock has also written the Ship's cargo in the blank left margin. Hancock ships "10 bundles of hay" on the authorization of SIR JEFFERY AMHERST, CROWN GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA, an officer in the British Army and later COMMANDER-IN CHIEF OF THE BRITISH FORCES. Completely handwritten by John Hancock Document measures 9 inches by 4.5 inches on laid paper. BACKGROUND: Hancock had been helping his Uncle with the shipping business since his father died in 1744. On January 1, 1763, 7 months after this document was filled out, Thomas Hancock had sent business letters to his customers notifying them that he had “taken my Nephew Mr. John Hancock, into Partnership with me, having had long Experience of his Uprightness, & great Abilities for Business...” JOHN HANCOCK was a merchant, statesman and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as President of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of Massachusetts. He is remembered for his large and stylish signature on the Declaration of Independence. Elegantly framed and archivally matted in the Signaturist-Ink Gallery style to custom-made, ornate reproduction 14” x 16” ebony and “antique gold” real wood frame featuring UV-BLOCKING CLEAR ACRYLIC FRONT PANE. Gorgeous PH-neutral Suede Charcoal Black mat over crimson silk fabric backer with museum-style brass plaque and authentic 19th c. engraving of the youthful Hancock, and framed together under 98% UV-blocking conservation-grade acrylic pane. Bid with confidence. Please view our exceptional feedback and ratings, and our additional autograph auctions. Own a remarkable, original piece of American history! The perfect gift for the autograph enthusiast or History buff. A must have addition to the Executive Office, den, or "Man Cave". Sold as is, as shown.
Price: 1750 USD
Location: Wayne, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-09-26T01:43:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 24.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: 20%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed by: JOHN HANCOCK
