1869 Ulysses S. Grant Signed Appointment

Sold For:

$960

Year:

1869

Auction:

2017 Fall

Lot #:

2593

Category:

Historical/Political/Pop Culture/Americana

Military appointment, dated July 22, 1869, signed by Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), eighteenth President of the United States. The document appoints Charles T. Torse an "Ensign in the Navy." Signed by "U. S. Grant" as President of the United States and George M. Robeson as Secretary of the Navy. Grant's signature has been scripted in black ink, grading "6." The Navy Department's blue paper seal remains firmly affixed along the base. The document 13.75 x 17.5 inches) is in apparent Near-Mint condition. Matted and framed together with an illustration of Grant and a descriptive plaque. Total dimensions: 24 x 36 inches. The substantial size/weight of this item requires that there will be a shipping charge for this lot (which will vary depending upon where it is being shipped). Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence/JSA. Pre-certified by Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero/Beckett Authentication and SGC Authentic. Reserve $300. Estimate $500/$1,000.