FRANCIS LEWIS * PSA * Autograph Cut Signed * DECLARATION Independence Signer

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FRANCIS LEWIS * PSA * Autograph Cut Signed * DECLARATION Independence Signer:
$5500.00

Founding Father and Declaration of Independence signer FRANCIS LEWIS handwritten partial autograph document signed with full name as "Francis Lewis", dated from 1773 recording the receipt of the sum of "Thirty one Pounds" with additional handwritten words from Lewis above the signature.

Of note, Lewis' handwrittendocuments andautographs are relatively scarce and uncommon, making him one of the rarest and increasingly difficult signers to obtain.

Lewis was a founding member of the Sons of Liberty as well as a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation as a representative of New York in the Continental Congress.In the Continental Congress, Lewis was instructed not to vote for independence, but signed the Declaration anyway. The British retaliated by destroying his home and his wife died after being imprisoned. He soon abandoned politics.

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC + FULLY ENCAPSULATED BY PSA/DNA Authentication Services EXPERT EXAMINATION. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest FRANCIS LEWIS autographs available on the market.
Condition is as shown with toning, paper loss and irregular edges.Additional handwriting on back in unknown hand. Encapsulate measures approx. 3" x 5.25", with interior cutmeasuringappx. 1.5" x 2.25".
Own a remarkable, original piece of Early American history! The perfect investment-quality acquisition for theDeclaration of Independence collector, Founding Father autograph enthusiast, or History buff.
Sold as is, as shown.