Abraham Lincoln Signed Checks: Value Factors, Prices & How to Sell

To auction, sell or consign your Abraham Lincoln signed check, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

Why Are Abraham Lincoln Signed Checks Valuable?

An Abraham Lincoln autograph is a highly sought after piece of history due to scarcity and the legacy of his leadership. A signed check gives some additional insight into who he did business with. Because checks are dated and the recipient is listed, they provide a glimpse into history and can be pointed back to important milestones in his career. One such example is a check we sold that was signed a mere few days before the presidential election of 1860.

View Some Abraham Lincoln Signed Checks We Sold:

Signed Check From 1859 — Sold for $16,275

We realized $16,275 for an Abraham Lincoln signed check. Check is dated 28 February 1859 from Springfield and payable to R.H. Beach on the the Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company. Neatly signed “A. LINCOLN”.

Signed Check From 1860 — Sold for $9,518

Abraham Lincoln signed check. Printed check signed, “A. Lincoln” in black ink. Dated 16 April 1860 and drawn on the Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company, Springfield, $10.00 check paid to H.G. Fitzhugh. Blue ink printed check with marine vignette to left border measures approximately 7.25″ x 2.5″. Neat cancellation slips. Very good condition. Sold for $9,518.

Signed Check From 1860 — Sold for $9,000

Highly desirable 1860 check signed by the nation’s then rising star, Abraham Lincoln and made out entirely in his hand. Drawn on the Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company, check is dated 12 January 1860, the day that Lincoln argued a case before the Illinois Supreme Court, defending the Illinois Central Railroad against a lawsuit filed by the state concerning unpaid taxes. Lincoln also traded in his old buggy to a carriage maker on this day and wrote the check offered here, payable to Ruth, Matheny & Watson for $5.00. Signed ”A. Lincoln”. Measures 7.25” x 2.25”. With cancellation cut above signature, overall in near fine condition. With PSA/DNA COA.

Signed Check, Days Before His Presidential Election — Sold for $9,000

Abraham Lincoln autographed check, dated 16 October 1860 by Lincoln and made out to “Telegraph Company” in the amount of ten dollars and eighty-one cents. Only a few weeks later, on 6 November 1860, Lincoln would win a divisive presidential election, setting the stage for civil war. Signed “A. Lincoln”. Check measures 7.75″ x 3″, with some dampstaining causing light smudging to signature, and one punched hole along left edge. Very good condition. Sold for $9,000.

Signed Holograph Check Entirely in Lincoln’s Hand — Sold for $8,486

Abraham Lincoln signed check, dated 1 October 1860, just a month before he was elected President. Handwritten check, printed in blue ink and boldly signed “A. Lincoln” in black ink, is drawn on the Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company, payable to John McKee in the amount of $3.00. A decorative vignette of Great Western Job Office is displayed at the left border of the paper check which measures 7.75″ x 2.75″. Neat cancellation slips and light toning on the right edge, else near fine condition.

Signed and Handwritten Check From 1860 — Sold for $7,199

Abraham Lincoln handwritten and signed check, dated 28 January 1860, and made out to ”W.P. McKinnie” in the amount of $4.20. Check, drawn on the Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company, is signed in ink, ”A. Lincoln”. Just a month after this check was signed, Lincoln delivered his important Cooper Union Speech to New York Republicans, a milestone in his quest for the Presidency. In May 1860, Lincoln became the Republican candidate for President and would campaign throughout 1860 until his success at the polls in November. Minor smudging to signature on 7.75” x 2.75” check, else near fine condition.

Signed Check From 1860 In Midst of Presidential Campaign — Sold for $5,948

Abraham Lincoln handwritten and signed check, dated 25 August 1860, and made out to ”Barbara Dunkel” in the amount of $14.57. Check, drawn on the Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company, is signed in pencil, ”A. Lincoln”. In May 1860, Lincoln became the Republican candidate for President and would campaign throughout 1860 until his success at the polls in November. Minor soiling to 7.75” x 2.75” check, else very good condition. A fine tribute to Honest Abe who assumes the honesty of others by signing this check in pencil.

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FAQs

How much historical context can you get from an Abraham Lincoln signed check?
An Abraham Lincoln signed check is generally written in his hand as well. If the check is from his personal account, it can be tied back to family or household expenses. If the check was from business matters, it can be traced back to significant periods in American history.

How much is my Abraham Lincoln signed check worth?
The some value factors of your check include its condition, the year the check was signed and the payee.