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William H. Rehnquist autographed First Day Cover (FDC) commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States.

The cover features an attractive ArtCraft cachet depicting Thomas Jefferson, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, accompanied by the inscription "200th Year Birth of American Independence, 1776–July 4–1976."

Affixed at the upper right is a block of eight 13-cent Bicentennial commemorative postage stamps depicting John Trumbull's famous painting of the presentation of the Declaration of Independence to the Continental Congress. The stamps bear a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, First Day of Issue cancellation dated July 4, 1976, the nation's Bicentennial.

Rehnquist has personally signed "William H. Rehnquist" in ink along the lower edge of the envelope.

An attractive association piece combining an autograph of a future Chief Justice of the United States with one of the most significant anniversaries in American history. At the time of the Bicentennial, Rehnquist was serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, having been appointed by President Richard Nixon in 1972. He would later be elevated to Chief Justice by President Ronald Reagan in 1986.

Fine condition.

William H. Rehnquist (1924–2005) was an American jurist who served on the United States Supreme Court from 1972 to 2005, including nearly 19 years as Chief Justice from 1986 until his death. Known for his conservative judicial philosophy, Rehnquist played a significant role in shaping constitutional law during the late 20th century.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11700 1419409-1