How to Sell Your John Tyler Autograph

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

Who Was John Tyler?

John Tyler was the tenth president of the United States who took office after William Henry Harrison passed away a month into his term. He was known for being a strong supporter for states’ rights as well as manifest destiny. At the end of Tyler’s term he supported presidential candidate James Polk, who was in favor of the annexation of Texas, and signed a bill to annex Texas right before leaving office. When the Civil War broke out, Tyler defended the confederates and was elected to the Confederate House of Representatives.

Here Are Some John Tyler Autographs We Sold:

Signed Free Frank Envelope — Sold for $1,511

John Tyler Free Frank, signed ”J. Tyler” with ”Charles City County House Va Jan. 28, 1852”, his home address, additionally written in his hand. Letter is addressed to Thomas Page, an auditor from Frankfort, Kentucky. Envelope measures 5” x 3” with minor soiling and original wax seal remnants. Else near fine. Sold for $1,511.

Autograph Letter Signed & Free Frank Signed — Sold for $1,477

John Tyler autograph letter signed to his son Robert, dated 21 September 1852 from Castleton, Staten Island. Tyler signs the letter, ”Your father John Tyler”, with a second free frank signature to the envelope. Letter discusses his assessment of Franklin Pierce’s presidential candidacy, as well as his trips to West Point and Saratoga Springs, an advertisement for Kentucky land intended for Philadelphia newspapers, and how much money Robert’s brother, Tazewell, needs to attend college. Tyler’s thoughts on the 1852 Presidential election read in part: ”…From all I hear and see I think Franklin Pierce’s election secure. My only fear is that he may carry into office something of the old leaves that have gone so far toward frustrating the Democratic Party…” There is a postscript asking for clarification of a remedy the son’s friend had suggested. Card-style letter has two pages of writing to p. 1 and 4. Very light bleed-through to both pages and some remnants of former mounting at two points on the back of the address leaf. Very good condition. Sold for $1,477.

1842 Ships Paper Signed as President — Sold for $1,343

John Tyler scalloped ships paper signed ”J. Tyler” as President, dated 20 October 1842. Countersigned by Daniel Webster as Secretary of State. Ships passport allows the brig Volin safe passage: ”…the Brig Volin…Henry H. Brightman master or commander, of the burthen of 120 & 71/95 tons or thereabouts, mounted with no guns, navigated with 22 men to pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods, and Merchandize, without any hindrance seizure or molestation.” With two detailed maritime vignettes at the top and an intact blindstamped seal. Docketing on the verso. Document measures 11.5” x 14.75” with toning along edges. Very good condition. Sold for $1,343.

Autograph Letter Signed from 1860 — Sold for $1,023

John Tyler autograph letter signed. From his home in Sherwood Forest, Virginia on 21 October 1860, Tyler responds to a request for an autograph. Tyler, interestingly, was the first Vice President to assume the Presidency due to the death of the Commander-in-Chief, in his case, William Henry Harrison. In fact, when Harrison died, a dispute arose as to whether the law provided for Tyler to actually become President or merely carry out the duties. When Tyler took the oath of office and no one stopped him, he set the precedent for a Vice Presidential succession. He passed away two years after this was written, after his futile attempt to diplomatically resolve the conflict between the north and south. 1pp. measures 4.75″ x 7″. Mounted to paper, with creasing and adhesive residue to verso, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $1,023.

Document Signed as President — Sold for $983

Federal document signed “John Tyler” as President. Datelined Washington, 4 June 1841, this intriguing document commands the Secretary of State to drop the suit against William Treadwell, “Master of the American Brig America”. Partially-printed single page document measures 8″ x 9.75″, attractively matted beside an etching of Tyler. Creasing, faint toning and a small tear to the left edge at fold line. Near fine. Sold for $983.

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FAQs

How do I consign or sell my John Tyler autograph?
It’s never been easier to sell your John Tyler 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 we can with a free estimate.

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 Tyler autograph?
The value of your autograph can vary based on condition, subject matter and provenance.