How to Sell Your Abraham Lincoln Autograph Memorabilia

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

Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy Lives On

Sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, is remembered for his crucial achievements that include leading the country during the civil war while preserving the Union, defeating the rebellious Confederacy and ending slavery. Lincoln is considered the greatest U.S. president in history as he routinely ranks highest in both scholarly and popular polls.

Our Top Abraham Lincoln Autograph Memorabilia Sales:

CDV Signed as President — Sold for $49,913

This 1861 photographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln regally sitting at a table was photographed by iconic Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner. Photo is signed ”A. Lincoln” along the bottom and was sold for $49,913.

Letter Signed to Lincoln’s Generals From 1862 — Sold for $40,000

In this significant letter penned a week after the Battle of Fredericksburg, one of the deadliest battles of the Civil War, President Lincoln writes to Major Generals William B. Franklin and William F. Smith with a potential plan of how to approach the city. We realized $40,000 for this single page letter is written on Executive Mansion letterhead by Lincoln’s secretary John G. Nicolay and signed “A. Lincoln” at the bottom.

Assassination Display w/ Abraham Lincoln & John Wilkes Booth Signed Notes + Ford Wallpaper Swatch — Sold for $31,500

This powerful display contains an illustration moments before Abraham Lincoln was assassination by John Wilkes Booth matted alongside autographed notes from Lincoln and Booth and a swatch of wallpaper from the President’s box in Ford’s Theatre. This display piece sold for $31,500.

Signed Document From 1861 — Sold for $19,250

This 1861 Abraham Lincoln signed document appointed Union supporter Daniel Lamb to ultimately protect his fellow West Virginia residents from their Rebels neighbors. This document was in response to a Congress act that allowed Lincoln to allot two million dollars to ”loyal citizens residing in any of the States of which the inhabitants are in rebellion against the Government of the United States”. We realized $19,250 for this special Civil War and West Virginia historical piece.

Signed Check From 1859 — Sold for $16,275

This Lincoln signed check dated February 28, 1859 was drawn on the Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company. It was payable to Springfield merchant and teacher R. H. Beach and sold for an impressive $16,275.

Signed Free Frank From 1853 — Sold for $11,875

Scarce free frank signature by Abraham Lincoln, who here signs as a former Member of Congress in 1853, boldly signing at top right ”A Lincoln MC”. Lincoln writes to General David Campbell in Abingdon, Virginia, the former Governor of Virginia who, like Lincoln, strongly supported compulsory education. Wrapper measures approximately 6.75” x 3.75” as folded, unfolding to a size of 13” x 8.75”. With red wax seal at bottom, and docketing on verso. Folds, including a shallow one through Lincoln’s signature, otherwise in near fine condition with an exceptionally bold signature. With University Archives COA.

Signed Endorsement from 1864 — Sold for $7,500

Abraham Lincoln autograph endorsement signed as President, dated 22 April 1864 almost exactly three years after the Civil War began. Lincoln issues amnesty to a Confederate soldier according to the Proclamation of Amnesty on 8 December 1863, where Confederates would be given amnesty if they took the oath of allegiance to the United States. Lincoln handwrites, ”Let the within named William H. Murray, take the oath of Dec. 8th and be discharged. / A. Lincoln / April 22, 1864”. Above Lincoln’s endorsement is a handwritten statement by Republican Tennessee Congressman Horace Maynard, recommending the discharge of Mr. Murray. Endorsement measures 4.875” x 4.75”. Fold and very minor smudging, overall in very good plus condition with bold handwriting.

Clipped Signature — Sold for $7,500

Abraham Lincoln signature, a large and bold signature with the President’s full name, ”Abraham Lincoln”. Signature is on a slip measuring approximately 4.75” x 2”, mounted to an engraving of Lincoln on board measuring 12.5” x 15.5”. Minor toning to slip, overall very good condition.

This wraps up our top ten Abraham Lincoln autograph memorabilia sales. Thanks for stopping by! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you have any Abraham Lincoln autograph memorabilia you’d like to sell or consign.

FAQs

How do I consign or sell my Abraham Lincoln autograph?
It’s never been easier to sell your Abraham Lincoln 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 for your 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 post auction.

What factors determine the value of an Abraham Lincoln autograph?
The value of your autograph can vary based on condition, document type and subject matter/ historical content.