Abraham Lincoln Clipped or Cut Signatures: Examples & Value Factors

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

Why Do Standalone Abraham Lincoln Autographs Exist?

In some instances Abraham Lincoln received autograph requests and signed cards or slips of paper for this purpose. In other situations collectors clipped or cut his autograph from documents or letters to preserve just the signature. Clipped autographs that include a full “Abraham Lincoln” signature likely came from documents while “A. Lincoln” signatures may have came from letters, free franks, checks or endorsements.

Some Clipped or Cut Abraham Lincoln Autographs We Sold:

Signature as President — Sold for $8,750

Abraham Lincoln signature, signed ”A. Lincoln” upon a card measuring 3.625” x 2.25”. Accompanied by a copy of a letter signed by Lincoln’s secretary John Nicolay, dated 12 September 1864 on Executive Mansion letterhead, stating that the card was signed for the Indianapolis Sanitary Fair, a fundraiser for the U.S. Sanitary Commission held at the Indiana State Fair in October 1864. Minor wear, overall near fine condition with a bold signature.

Full “Abraham Lincoln” Signature — Sold for $7,500

Abraham Lincoln signature, a large and bold signature with the President’s full name, ”Abraham Lincoln”. Signature is on a slip measuring approximately 4.75” x 2”, mounted to an engraving of Lincoln on board measuring 12.5” x 15.5”. Minor toning to slip, overall very good condition.

Signature Signed in Full as President — Sold for $7,488

Signature by Abraham Lincoln, very boldly signed and with his full name. Signed on a slip measuring approximately 4.75” x 1”, mounted to a larger slip measuring 7′ x 3.25” that also has William Seward’s signature. Minor discoloration, overall very good with a very bold signature.

Signed Card as President — Sold for $7,048

Abraham Lincoln signed card, inscribed and dated by the President on 11 February 1864. Lincoln writes in full, ”For Clement M. Brown. / A. Lincoln / Feb. 11 1864.” Card measures 3.5” x 2.125”, mounted to mat measuring 6.5” x 4.375”. Minor smudging to writing, overall very good condition. With PSA/DNA COA.

Clipped Signature — Sold for $6,250

Bold and elegant signature by Abraham Lincoln with his full name. Additionally signed by Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase on a slip, likely clipped from a document signed by Lincoln as President. Slip measures 4” x 1.25”. Signatures crossed out with three lines, otherwise near fine. With PSA/DNA COA.

Signature as President — Sold for $4,219

Abraham Lincoln signed slip of paper as President. Lincoln signs his full name in black ink above the title, ”THE PRESIDENT”. Paper has been detached from larger document and also includes signature from then-Secretary of State, William H. Seward. Both signatures are bold and striking. Comes with engraved profile picture of Lincoln. Paper measures 8” x 1.75” at its widest and tallest points. One vertical fold not affecting signatures. Near fine condition.

Signature on Slip — Sold for $4,060

Abraham Lincoln signature, signed “A. Lincoln.” upon a slip measuring 4.375″ x 2″. Slip is handwritten “Albany” upon the verso with evidence of previous inlay around the edges. Small .25″ closed tear repaired at top. Very good to near fine condition. With University Archives COA. Sold for $4,060.

Thank you for viewing some of the Abraham Lincoln clipped or cut autographs we sold! As always, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Learn how to sell your Abraham Lincoln autograph.

FAQs

Are all clipped Abraham Lincoln signatures the same?
No. Some signatures are his full name, “Abraham Lincoln” while others are just “A. Lincoln”. Signatures also can vary by size or contain a little additional handwritten text depending on the type of document it was clipped from.

View some addtional Lincoln signed documents we’ve sold at Nate D. Sanders Auctions.

How much is my Abraham Lincoln clipped or cut signature worth?
The value of your cut signature depends on the condition, size and when in his career it was signed.