The product is a signed letter from Alben William Barkley, who served as the Vice President of the United States. The letter has not been certified but is from an estate of a well connected person who had manynpolitical friends. The quality of the item is used and it has not been graded. The topic of the letter can be seen in the listing. This unique piece of postal history provides a glimpse into American political history and offers a rare opportunity for collectors to own a piece of history.