How to Sell Your John Jay Autograph
To buy, auction, sell or consign your John Jay autograph, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).
Founding Father John Jay co-authored “The Federalist Papers” and served as Governor of New York as well as well as the first Chief Justice and President of the Continental Congress. Jay trained as a lawyer and is remembered for being a sharp negotiator. He helped obtain financial help for the Revolutionary War and had a role in ending the war with the Treaty of Paris.
Here are some John Jay autograph items we’ve sold:
John Jay Signed Document During Revolutionary War
Letters of Marque and Reprisal were issued by the government during and before the Revolutionary War, and authorized private American ships to attack and capture British vessels. The use of these licenses was approved by the Continental Congress on 3 April 1776 and permitted over 1,000 private American ships to capture British ships and supplies. We sold a John Jay signed Letter of Marque and Reprisal, circa 1778, as President of the Continental Congress for $8,750. Measures about 8 x 12 inches and has been matted and framed.
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison Signed “The Federalist Papers” Display
“The Federalist Papers” is a collection of 85 essays authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. These papers were intended to advocate for the newly proposed U.S. Constitution and to persuade the public for its ratification. We sold a matted display containing a copy of “The Federalist” along with signatures from Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison for $6,038.
John Jay Militia Appointment Signed as Governor
John Jay was governor of New York between 1795 and 1801. Some of his main accomplishments include reforming the legal system and signing The Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery, a huge stride in ending slavery in the North. This John Jay signed document is datelined Albany, New York, 22 March 1797 and appoints Gilbert Van Alen. Document measures 15 x 9.25 inches and is in very good condition.
John Jay Document Signed From 1757
We sold a John Jay document signed that is dated 10 May 1757. Jay orders the comptroller, Samuel Jones, to ”give your warrant on the Treasurer for the amount of the above amount…for…Expenses of government.” Document measures 8 x 2.25 inches and has been mounted to a backing sheet.
John Jay Autograph Letter Signed from 1795
John Jay was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court by George Washington in 1789. In this role he helped determine the powers of the Supreme Court and negotiated with Britain resulting in the Jay Treaty. We sold a John Jay autograph letter signed datelined New York, 20 September 1795, just months after resigning as Chief Justice. Letter notifies ”Mrs. Wentworth” that enclosed is ”a copy of the Inventory” and promises to send the colonel’s ”account…the moment he [Dr. Post] sends it to me.”
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FAQ
How do I consign or sell my John Jay autograph?
It’s never been easier to sell your John Jay autograph at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and iages of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can 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 factors determine the value of a John Jay autograph?
The value of your item can vary based on condition and subject matter of signed item.