Presidential Documents
Abraham Lincoln signed cabinet appointment document (1861)
Lincoln presidential documents from 1861 (the Civil War's outbreak year) command the strongest premium. Free franks (envelopes signed by Lincoln) sell for $5K–$15K; full DS (document signed) routinely $40K–$120K.
- Sale price
- $68K
- USD · hammer + buyer's premium
- Sale date
- November 8, 2024
- Venue
- Raab Collection
- Authentication
- PSA/DNA LOA, dealer warranty.
Provenance
Private collector consignment with chain-of-ownership documentation.
Condition
Folded but intact, strong signature, presidential seal.
Editorial note
Lincoln presidential documents from 1861 (the Civil War's outbreak year) command the strongest premium. Free franks (envelopes signed by Lincoln) sell for $5K–$15K; full DS (document signed) routinely $40K–$120K.
Sources cited
Raab Collection catalog November 2024
dealer catalog
Reported figures reflect publicly-cited hammer + buyer's premium as of source date. May differ slightly from auction-house internal records. Educational reference, not appraisal.
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