Details:

Byron R. White autographed First Day Cover (FDC) commemorating the 75th anniversary of the American Bar Association, featuring a portrait of James O. Broadhead, the organization's first president, alongside an illustration of Lady Justice.

The cover bears a purple 3-cent American Bar Association commemorative postage stamp, postmarked Boston, Massachusetts, August 24, 1953, with a First Day of Issue cancellation.

White has personally signed "Byron R. White" in blue ink above his typewritten name and title, "Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court."

An attractive Supreme Court collectible honoring the American legal profession and the 75th anniversary of the American Bar Association, founded in 1878. Although the cover was issued in 1953, White's autograph and judicial designation were added after his appointment to the Supreme Court in 1962.

The ArtCraft cachet incorporates the association's anniversary dates, 1878–1953, and an illustration of James O. Broadhead, who served as the organization's first president.

Fine condition.

Byron R. White (1917–2002) was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1962 to 1993, appointed by President John F. Kennedy. A former professional football player and Rhodes Scholar, White previously served as Deputy Attorney General under Robert F. Kennedy. He participated in numerous landmark Supreme Court decisions during his 31 years on the bench.

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

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Reference sku: 11700 1419403-1