How to Sell Your Charles Darwin Autograph

To auction, sell or consign your Charles Darwin autograph, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

Charles Darwin’s Legacy

Naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin is considered the “father of evolution” from his contributions to the field of evolutionary biology and his theory of natural selection. Many of Darwin’s collections during his expedition on the HMS Beagle around South America formed the groundwork for his theories. Though his work was once considered by many as controversial following the release of “On the Origin of Species”, his discoveries are held with high regard today and his work has inspired many great scientists and thinkers.

Here Are Some Charles Darwin Autographs We Sold:

Autograph Letter Signed — Sold for $15,000

We realized $15,000 for a Charles Darwin autograph letter to his second cousin, naturalist Reverend William Darwin Fox. This 1860 or 1861 letter discusses evolution content regarding the correlation between white cats with blue eyes and deafness which had been mentioned in Darwin’s first edition of “On the Origin of Species”. The writing on this correlation was slightly revised within later editions and more clarity was provided.

Learn more about first editions of On the Origin of Species.

Autograph Letter Signed to Naturalist Henry Walter Bates — Sold for $6,250

Charles Darwin’s work on evolution and natural selection was supported by many fellow naturalist-explorers, including Henry Walter Bates. In a letter dated 12 February 1879, Darwin writes to Bates regarding a document to be sent to The Royal Society, a UK-based Fellowship of esteemed scientists and the oldest national scientific association. We realized $6,250 for this letter.

Autograph Letter Signed — Sold for $5,938

We sold a Charles Darwin autograph letter signed on his personal Down House stationery for $5,938. In this letter Darwin graciously declines an offer for a German translation of ”On the Origin of Species” and explains that he’s already made an agreement with Herr Koch & Prof. Victor Carus. Julius Victor Carus is remembered for translating the third German edition of ”On the Origin of Species” as well as releasing a collection of Darwin’s works in German.

Autograph Letter Signed From 1876 — Sold for $5,938

We realized $5,938 for a Charles Darwin autograph letter dated 4 January 1876. Letter is penned on stationery from his Down House, where he lived with his family for 40 years and wrote “On the Origin of Species”. In this 1876 letter, 17 years following the release of “On the Origin of Species”, Darwin’s public perception is now positive as he kindly thanks Irish gardener and journalist William Robinson for the mention of his writings.

Autograph Letter Signed to Financial Advisor — Sold for $5,000

We sold an autograph letter signed from Charles Darwin to his financial advisor for $5,000. Letter is dated 19 November 1849 from Darwin’s home in Down Farnborough. On a single page Darwin writes:

”My dear Sir / I am very much obliged for your note of the 13th. & I write now merely, in answer to your query, to say that I will of course leave the month of February to you for looking out for an investment for me, & I much hope that you may succeed. / I remain, dear Sir / yours sincerely / C. Darwin”.

Thanks for checking out some of our Charles Darwin autograph letter sales! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to sell your Charles Darwin autograph or signature. Our monthly auctions can be viewed at natedsanders.com.

FAQs

How do I consign or sell my Charles Darwin autograph?
It’s never been easier to sell your Charles Darwin autograph at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and photos of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with a free appraisal.

This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.

What elements determine the value of a Charles Darwin autograph?
The value of your autograph can vary based on condition, subject matter of the item and the year item was signed.