Mecklenburg County was first to declare independence from King George III and England on May 20, 1775. The signing of this document preceded the signing of the Declaration of Independence by over one year -- July 1776, Philadelphia, PA. Past U.S. Presidents such as Taft, Wilson, Eisenhower, and Ford have traveled to Charlotte to attend the annual celebration of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.

Before submitting his design for consideration, Mr. Harvey H. Boyd copyrighted his work with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, DC. Today, he has exclusive permission from Mecklenburg County Officials to offer his design to the public for sale. No other individual -- including County Officials -- has this exclusive right!

Mr. Boyd is now offering you the opportunity to purchase a copy of his original prototype of the official Mecklenburg County Seal. Few have viewed Mr. Boyd's original drawing -- including County officials -- and now you have the opportunity to be one of the first to own a copy of his original prototype, and a piece of Mecklenburg County History.

In 1964, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners solicited the local public for ideas regarding an "official seal" to represent the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Mr. Harvey Boyd's design won among other designs submitted by local citizens.

You can now also be a part of United States history by owning an original copy of Mr. Boyd's award-winning prototype, which includes the historic date of May 20, 1775. Your investment will no doubt increase in value as time passes, and will provide you with an excellent conversation piece that will impress your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. In addition, your copy of the original prototype of the Mecklenburg County Seal will prove to be a valuable asset to your family heirlooms.

Mr. Boyd's original prototype will only be available while he is still able to personally sign and distribute it to your specified address. In addition, your personal copy will include his fingerprint and a lock of hair for later authentication.