Rare Historical Item Appraisal

A Word From The President – George Washington Authentic Handwritten Word Trading Card

This is a high-end specialty trading card featuring a portrait of George Washington set against an American flag background. The card is titled 'A Word From THE PRESIDENT' at the top in gold-toned lettering and features a facsimile signature of Washington beneath the central portrait. The most notable feature is a window near the bottom containing an 'AUTHENTIC HANDWRITTEN WORD' consisting of a small fragment of paper with the cursive script 'John' in ink. This fragment is likely sourced from an original 18th-century document or ledger. The card is housed in a professional thick-gauge magnetic 'one-touch' hard plastic protective case, indicating its value and collectible nature. The design features a navy blue border with gold filigree corner scrollwork. Physically, the card appears to be in excellent condition with crisp edges and no visible surface scratches on the protective case. The ink of the handwritten fragment shows minor natural aging consistent with historical documents from the late 1700s, while the card itself is a modern production (circa 2010s-2020s) designed for high-end historical memorabilia collectors. The craftsmanship of the card construction shows precise die-cutting around the parchment window and high-resolution printing.