{"product_id":"john-hancock-signed-appointment-massachusetts-1781-psa-jsa","title":"John Hancock Signed Appointment, Massachusetts, 1781. PSA JSA","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" style=\"\" size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Hancock Signed Appointment, Massachusetts, 1781. PSA JSA\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eExceptional Revolutionary War-era appointment document signed by \u003cb\u003eJohn Hancock (1737–1793)\u003c\/b\u003e as \u003cb\u003eGovernor and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts\u003c\/b\u003e, dated \u003cb\u003eMarch 1781\u003c\/b\u003e. This official Commonwealth commission appoints \u003cb\u003eOliver Prescott, Esquire\u003c\/b\u003e as a \u003cb\u003eJustice of the Peace for Middlesex County\u003c\/b\u003e, granting him authority to uphold the laws and maintain order within the Commonwealth during one of the most pivotal periods in early American history.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003ePrinted on a large folio sheet bearing the Commonwealth heading and embossed seal, the document is completed in manuscript and features a \u003cb\u003ebold, highly desirable John Hancock signature\u003c\/b\u003e at lower right. Hancock’s signature remains one of the most recognizable and sought-after autographs from the American Revolution, and examples signed during his tenure as Governor are particularly prized by collectors and institutions.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eThe document is remarkably well-preserved, with \u003cb\u003eclean, bright paper that retains an attractive white appearance\u003c\/b\u003e, displaying strong contrast between the printed text and manuscript entries. The signature is dark and prominent, making for outstanding display quality. P\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003elease note fold separation has been professionally repaired. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe commission has been professionally matted and framed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eOliver Prescott was a respected Massachusetts physician, military officer, and civic leader, adding further historical significance to this appointment.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eAccompanied by \u003cb\u003eLetters of Authenticity from both PSA\/DNA and James Spence Authentication (JSA).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eA superb and visually impressive piece of early American history, combining a significant governmental appointment, an iconic Revolutionary-era signature, and excellent presentation quality.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eShips FedEx with Insurance and Signature.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"\" face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eQuestions?5514863768!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52117071495470,"sku":null,"price":15950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/5061\/9438\/files\/57_2a7025db-ac1f-4525-b1c5-23cae96142aa.png?v=1780125942","url":"https:\/\/bcvintage.com\/products\/john-hancock-signed-appointment-massachusetts-1781-psa-jsa","provider":"BC Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}