Autographs - The Gerald Burg Collection

Lot 337
Johnson, Andrew. (1808-1875) 17th President of the United States. Visiting Card Signed. 3¾ x 2¼", on cream card stock. Bears Johnson's printed name in an ornate type which as been expunged by a single hand-drawn line. Signed four times, with the topmost signature in pencil, which is then expunged with a single line. An ink signature is placed beneath the printed name and two more are on verso. Mounting traces on verso edges, not affecting signature.
Estimated Value $500-750.
I was told that Andrew Johnson was practicing his signature on this card. I believe it! -- Gerry Burg.