How to Sell Your Martin Van Buren Autograph
To auction, sell or consign your Martin van Buren autograph, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (natedsanders.com).
Who Was Martin van Buren?
Martin Van Buren was the eighth U.S. president and had previously served as vice president, secretary of state and governor of New York. He was well-liked and known for being a sharp politician, but only served one presidential term. The Panic of 1837 began early in his presidency and hurt his image despite having no role in its development. Van Buren is still positively regarded as he helped form the Democratic party and was vital in the evolution of the U.S. political system.
Here’s Some Martin van Buren Autographs We Sold:
Autograph Letter Signed From 1855 — Sold for $3,125
Martin Van Buren autograph letter signed, dated 3 October 1855 from Lindenwald, his home in New York, and with the additional free frank signed envelope. Van Buren replies to fellow New York Democrat Edward G.W. Butler who urged Van Buren to come out of retirement to help settle the divisive slavery question. Van Buren, President from 1837-1841, lost re-election but ran again as the anti-slavery Free Soil candidate in 1848. Upon his defeat, he retired to Lindenwald. Van Buren’s letter reads in part, ”…I regret…the present inauspicious condition of the country, upon the slave subject…I…know, by repeated experience how potent the influence which the united Democracy of New York may be made to exercise healing public disorders…& am sincerely friendly to the restoration of harmony to its ranks. In regard to State affairs, that result is being brought about…but, in regard to Federal politics, the task is far more difficult; &, I fear, far beyond the power of my individual efforts of any man…” He signs, ”M. Van Buren”. Three page letter measures 8.25” x 10.5”. Minor creasing and tearing to edges with minor loss of text. Some words traced over in unknown hand. Accompanying hand addressed envelope bears free franking signature, ”Free / M. Van Buren”. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $3,125.
Autograph Letter Signed From 1842 — Sold for $938
Martin Van Buren autograph letter signed ”M. Van Buren”, dated 30 January 1842 from Kinderhook, New York. Letter is addressed to Francis Pickens, a U.S. Congressman from South Carolina, and reads in part, ”Your kind letter, in addition to the pleasure of knowing from you afforded me nice enjoyment, not a slight favor on a cold winter day, of a hearty laugh…” Goes on to discuss various pleasantries. Card-style letter on 4pp., front and verso, measures 7.75” x 10” with expected folds and toning, else very good. Sold for $938.
Autograph Letter Signed — Sold for $792
Martin Van Buren letter signed as Secretary of State, datelined 2 November 1824 from the Department of State in Washington. Letter to future Vice President George M. Dallas reads, “Sir, Your several letters representing the difference between Messrs. Barrogo and Porlade have been received. The course pursued by you meets the entire approbation of this Department, and you will receive, in season for the investigation to take place on Saturday next, the necessary instructions for the government of your conduct on that occasion…[signed] M. Van Buren”. Measures 7.5″ x 9.75″. Folds and light creasing, overall near fine condition with a bold, large signature. Sold for $792.
Signed Check — Sold for $750
Martin Van Buren check signed, ”Martin Buren”. Bank of Kinderhook check is dated 28 February 1856 and made out to an illegible recipient in the amount of $4. Measures 6.25” x 2.5”. Irregularly trimmed edges, thinning to paper and closed tears. Very good overall. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA with COA. Sold for $750.
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The value of your autograph can vary based on condition, subject matter and provenance.