Thomas Paine (February 9, 1737–June 8, 1809) signed document cut. The paper is signed in black iron-based ink. Thomas Paine was an influential 18th-century writer of essays and pamphlets. Among them were "The Age of Reason," regarding the place of religion in society; "Rights of Man," a piece defending the French Revolution; and "Common Sense, “which was published during the American Revolution. “Common Sense," Paine's most influential piece, brought his ideas to a vast audience, swaying the otherwise undecided public opinion to the view that independence from the British was a necessity. His writings influenced the American Revolution and helped pave the way for the Declaration of Independence. This item has been professionally custom matted and framed and comes with a Letter of Certification from Autograph Certification Experts.

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