{"product_id":"charles-goodyear-authentic-signed-7-5x9-75-1863-handwritten-letter-bas-slabbed","title":"Charles Goodyear Authentic Signed 7.5x9.75 1863 Handwritten Letter BAS Slabbed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector-Grade, Beckett-authenticated autographed and signed 1863 handwritten letter memorabilia from American inventor Charles Goodyear, slabbed by BAS.\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodyear pioneered the vulcanization of rubber and secured his landmark U.S. patent in 1844, transforming manufacturing from footwear and belting to the foundations of the modern tire industry. The Goodyear Tire \u0026amp; Rubber Company later adopted his name, underscoring his lasting influence. This one-page 7.5 x 9.75 inch letter to Hon. Abbott Lawrence references interest from Lord Hardinge in military equipment uses of his rubber innovations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfession:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inventor — Charles Goodyear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original 7.5 x 9.75 in. handwritten letter, dated August 24, 1863; BAS slabbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) — encapsulated holder with online cert verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVerified authentic and protected in a Beckett slab, this piece offers collectors a direct 19th-century autograph tied to the breakthrough that reshaped the rubber industry. Beckett’s certification adds trust and helps support long-term value for serious autograph and American history collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Press Pass Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45778833309740,"sku":"BAS-20449468","price":4209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6196\/2028\/files\/img_8817_1a033547-ed0a-40e8-877c-9694b1a46cc5.jpg?v=1783509139","url":"https:\/\/www.pristinemarketplace.com\/products\/charles-goodyear-authentic-signed-7-5x9-75-1863-handwritten-letter-bas-slabbed","provider":"Pristine Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}