How to Sell Your JFK Autograph | Nate D. Sanders Auctions
John F. Kennedy, former naval officer, Massachusetts Senator and the 35th President of the United States, is remembered for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Cold War. He also inspired civic service in children and adults alike from his powerful “Ask not what your country can do for you” inaugural speech. JFK autographs are among the most popular in presidential memorabilia. If you’d like to sell your JFK autograph, please email photos and a description of your item to [email protected] for a free appraisal.
Below are some of our top John F. Kennedy autograph sales:
John F Kennedy Signed PT-109 Document from 1944
In August 1943 a Japanese destroyer hit the torpedo boat PT-109 that John F. Kennedy was commanding in the South Pacific. Kennedy was able to help rescue ten other crew members and was heralded a WWII war hero along with being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal. We sold a historically significant JFK signed document regarding torpedo boat training that took place following the PT-109 incident for $14,670.
John F. Kennedy & Robert Kennedy Signed Presidential Pardon
We sold a presidential pardon signed by John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy as Attorney General dated dated November 14 1963 for $12,500. The document grants pilot Ted E. Barto a full and unconditional pardon for his false claims with the Veterans Administration as he was overcharging for flying lessons per the request of school that he taught at.
John F. Kennedy Handwritten Speech
Senator John F. Kennedy headed a committee that honored and studied five historic senators, John Calhoun, Henry Clay, Robert LaFollette, Robert Taft and Daniel Webster, whose portraits would later be displayed in a Senate reception area. Kennedy delivered a speech at the unveiling event on 12 March 1959 outlining their exceptional qualities. We sold a 29 page booklet from that event titled “Proceedings at the Unveiling of the Portraits of Five Outstanding Senators” that is filled with speech notes in Kennedy’s hand for $10,408.
John F. Kennedy & Jackie Kennedy Signed Photo
We sold a powerful photo of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Jackie Kennedy taken by Life magazine photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt for $10,000. Photo depicts the two of them seated at an event while campaigning for the Presidential election in 1960. John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy both sign photo along with Eisenstaedt.
John F. Kennedy Autograph Letter Signed
We realized $6,463 for a John F. Kennedy autograph letter signed written on “Senator John F. Kennedy” letterhead to radio and television broadcaster Edward R. Murrow. Kennedy thanks Murrow for his kind words on Murrow’s ‘Starring the Editors’ segment in this one page letter.
FAQ
How do I sell or consign my JFK autograph items?
Selling your John F. Kennedy autograph for top dollar has never been easier at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email us a description and images of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you with a free appraisal.
This sounds great and I would like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll share more information about our auctions along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold auctions each month and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.
What factors influence the value of a JFK autograph?
The value of your autograph can vary based on condition, year signed and subject matter (if it’s a letter or speech).