Jefferson, Thomas. (1743-1826) 3rd President of the United States. Visiting Card Signed. 2½ x 1¼", on off-white card stock. Jefferson's signature "Mr Jefferson" is centered in an ornate printed oval. The card has been handsomely mounted and framed with a steel engraving to an overall size of 11½ x 16". Only three such cards are known to exist, and this one is considered the finest. When the eminent card collector, Fred Schang acquired his, he wondered if George Washington had not fashioned a similarly designed presentation card. Alas, Schang never found one, but Charles Hamilton, the noted dealer, was able to locate one in time to include it in his well-known book, "American Autographs." Certainly, one of the highlights of the Burg Collection.
Estimated Value $4,000-6,000.
