This ultra-rare “Triple Relics” collectible card features genuine cut handwriting relics from three pivotal figures of the Louisiana Purchase:

Robert R. Livingston – U.S. Minister to France, who negotiated the deal

James Monroe – Future U.S. President and special envoy to France

François Barbé-Marbois – French Minister of the Treasury and key architect of the sale

Each window contains an actual fragment of handwritten correspondence or document believed to be authentic and sourced from original 18th- or early 19th-century manuscripts. Set against a holographic foil backdrop, this card blends U.S. presidential history, French diplomacy, and one of the most significant land transactions in world history — all in a single collectible.

🔹 Handwriting Analysis:

Top Fragment (Livingston): Phrases include what appears to be “de chan[ce]” and “occasionne”, suggesting formal French-style correspondence — likely part of a diplomatic note or ledger entry. The ink and flow are consistent with early 1800s iron gall ink.  Pen strokes are light but confident, thin-point nib typical of U.S. Federal-era pens.

Middle Fragment (Monroe): Contains “evans” and potentially “copy or” — the fragment appears English, possibly Monroe dictating or reviewing a copy. Slanted cursive with slightly bolder downstrokes — consistent with documented Monroe writing samples, although partial.

Bottom Fragment (Barbé-Marbois): Very likely to contain the word “Louisiana” (spelled here as “Lousiana”) in classic 19th-century French/English script. The final word fragment could be “in spirit”, or a phonetic French-English variant.

✍️ Overall, the paper texture, ink tone, and letterforms are consistent with authentic historical materials from the early 1800s.

🔍 Factors affecting value:

The inclusion of three major names tied to a single historical event.

Presence of legible and relevant content (i.e., “Louisiana”).

Visual appeal and centering.

Whether the fragments are manuscript, letters, or printed documents.

✅ Optional Grading & Authentication:

Third-party grading and/or authentication services (e.g., PSA/DNA, JSA, Beckett) are available as an add-on. These services can confirm provenance and increase the card’s resale potential and buyer confidence.
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