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Mark Twain Autograph

How to Sell Your Mark Twain Autograph

ByNate D Sanders October 4, 2016April 23, 2025

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Do you have a high-value item that you would like to get the maximum price possible? If so, please call us at (310) 440-2982 or use the form below. A representative of Nate D. Sanders Auctions will contact you concerning your items.

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There are two methods to select your images after you clicking “Choose Files”:

While holding the Shift Key down, select the first image and the last image. All images between will be highlighted.

While holding the CTrl Key down, select each image one click at a time. Only the selected images will be chosen. Then click “Open” and the selected files will be included in the form.

You can also email us at [email protected]

To buy, auction, sell or consign your Mark Twain autograph, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

Mark Twain is the pen name adopted by acclaimed American writer and lecturer Samuel Clemens. Twain grew up in Missouri near the Mississippi River, which is referenced in some of his most famous works including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His writings remain a classic for discussing themes that are still relevant today, such as racial injustice and freedom. Items signed as either Mark Twain or Samuel Clemens are highly collectible, and we’ve sold several here at Nate D. Sanders Auctions.

Here are some of our realized prices:

Mark Twain Signed First Edition of “A Tramp Abroad”

A Tramp Abroad is Mark Twain’s semi-autobiographical memoir published in 1880 that provides a detailed account of a fictional trip through Europe. The satirical book contrasts European customs against those in the states, drawing attention to the mishaps of traveling abroad. We realized $6,300 for a Mark Twain signed first edition of A Tramp Abroad. Twain signs, “Truly Yours / Mark Twain” on front pastedown and has the ownership signature of Twain’s secretary Isabel Van Kleek Lyon underneath.

View some of our realized prices for Mark Twain signed books.

Front cover and front pastedown page of Mark Twain's "A Tramp Abroad". Twain signs front pastedown in black ink.
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Mark Twain Signed Photo

We realized $4,500 for a signed photo portrait illustration of the beloved Mark Twain. Twain is considered among the most important American writers and received three honorary doctorate degrees from Yale, Oxford and the University of Missouri. Lithograph illustration measures 6.25 x 9.25 inches with Mark Twain’s bold signature directly underneath.

Black and white lithograph portrait of Mark Twain in his later years.  Twain signs below portrait in black ink.
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Mark Twain Autograph Note Signed with Both Names

The pen name “Mark Twain” was adopted by Samuel Clemens from his experiences working on the Mississippi River as a steamboat pilot. “Mark Twain” represents 12 feet of water and pilots would call out the term when the river was a safe depth for travel. We sold a handwritten note signed both “Samuel L Clemens” and “Mark Twain” for $4,153. Note in full reads, ”Always acknowledge a fault frankly. This will throw those in authority off their guard & give you opportunity to commit more. Yours truly / Samuel L. Clemens / Mark Twain / July ’77.”

Learn more about other Mark Twain autograph letters signed that we’ve sold.

Paper measuring 6.5 x 6.5 inches containing a handwritten not in black ink signed "Samuel Clemens" and "Mark Twain"
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Mark Twain Autograph Quote Signed

We realized $3,850 for a Mark Twain autograph quote signed, with one of this most famous wisecracks. Dated December 1898, Twain handwrites, ”For the Yale boy / Much time has been lost in getting drunk. It could be done quicker. / Truly Yours / Mark Twain”. Quote is extracted from his 1894 book Pudd’nhead Wilson.

Bifolium stationery with a handwritten and signed quote from Mark Twain in black ink. Page is dated December 1898.
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Thanks for visiting our top Mark Twain autograph sales! Please feel free to reach out if you’d like a free appraisal or would like to sell your Mark Twain autograph. Learn about some of our Mark Twain first edition book sales.

FAQ

How do I consign or sell my Mark Twain autograph?
It’s never been easier to sell your Mark Twain 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 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 Mark Twain autograph?
The value of your item can vary based on condition and subject matter of signed item.

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Do you have a high-value item that you would like to get the maximum price possible? If so, please call us at (310) 440-2982 or use the form below. A representative of Nate D. Sanders Auctions will contact you concerning your items.

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While holding the Shift Key down, select the first image and the last image. All images between will be highlighted.

While holding the CTrl Key down, select each image one click at a time. Only the selected images will be chosen. Then click “Open” and the selected files will be included in the form.

You can also email us at [email protected]

Consign With Us

Do you have a high-value item that you would like to get the maximum price possible? If so, please call us at (310) 440-2982 or use the form below. A representative of Nate D. Sanders Auctions will contact you concerning your items.

Attach up to 4 pictures in gif, jpg or png format not to exceed 4Mb.

There are two methods to select your images after you clicking “Choose Files”:

While holding the Shift Key down, select the first image and the last image. All images between will be highlighted.

While holding the CTrl Key down, select each image one click at a time. Only the selected images will be chosen. Then click “Open” and the selected files will be included in the form.

You can also email us at [email protected]

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