How to Sell Your Malcolm X Autograph

Malcolm X was a central figure in the American Civil Rights movement. As a leader in the Nation of Islam during the late 1950s and early 1960s he confronted the more moderate approaches of other civil rights figures of this era. He’s remembered for advocating for justice “by any means necessary” and for forming the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU) to promote human rights for African Americans. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions have sold some excellent Malcolm X signed letters. Please contact us if you’d like a free appraisal or would like to sell your Malcolm X autograph.

Here are some of our top Malcolm X autograph sales:

Malcolm X Autograph Letter Signed

We sold a Malcolm X signed postcard to comedian / actor Red Foxx from February 1964 for $11,794. The pair met in Harlem, New York City during the 1940s and became close friends. Malcolm X writes in full, ”One hundred years have passed since the Civil War, and these chimpanzees get more recognition, respect & freedom in American than our people do, because even the monkeys that lead them have more sense than the monkeys that lead us. / Bro[ther] Malcolm X”.

Malcolm X Autograph Letter Dual-Signed as el-Hajj Malik and Malcolm X

We realized $4,875 for a 1964 Malcolm X autograph letter signed as both el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz and Malcolm X to Gloria Owens sent from Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Owens was the sister of Maceo X Owens, secretary of Muhammad’s Temples of Islam #7 in NYC, where Malcolm X preached until 1964. Malcolm X writes, ”Greetings from Arabia, where I have just completed my sacred Pilgrimage to the Holy City of Mecca. el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz (Malcolm X)”.

Malcolm X Autograph Letter Signed From Kuwait

1964 was a momentous and challenging year for Malcolm X as he publicly left the Nation of Islam due to his views on their leadership, and shortly later founded Muslim Mosque, Inc. Malcolm X also traveled frequently during 1964 including across Africa and the Middle East. We sold a Malcolm X autograph postcard sent from Kuwait in September 1964 to Gloria Owens for $4,576. Malcolm X writes, ”Greetings from beautiful Kuwait. Since I’ve seen what a mess can be made of things by narrow-minded people, I’m still traveling, trying to broaden my scope – Bro[ther] Malcolm X”.

Malcolm X Autograph Letter Signed From 1958

We sold a Malcolm X autograph letter from September 1958 to Gloria Owens for $4,576. Malcolm X was busy founding new temples and expanding Islam and the teachings of Elijah Muhammad in September 1958. Notes says, ”Greetings from the Deep South…from the Cotton fields to the Orange Groves, Islam is on the March. Malcolm X”.

Malcolm X Autograph Note Dual-Signed as el-Hajj Malik and Malcolm X

Malcolm X traveled Africa and the Middle East during May 1964. These deeply meaningful trips helped expand his understanding of Islam and anti-colonialism. We realized $4,431 for a Malcolm X autograph postcard postmarked 8 May 1964 from Nigeria to Gloria Owens. Note reads, “”Greetings from beautiful Nigeria here in West Africa. el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz (Malcolm X)”.

Thank you for checking out our top Malcolm X sales! Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to sell your Malcolm X autograph.

FAQ

How do I consign or sell my Malcolm X autograph?
It’s never been more simple to sell your Malcolm X autograph at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and images of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible 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 Malcolm X autograph?
The value of your autograph can vary based on condition, year item was autographed and subject matter of the signed item.