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Nate D. Sanders Auctions Sells Cornelius Vanderbilt Autograph

Cornelius Vanderbilt is a self-made railroad tycoon and businessman who began his life in 1794 to a poverty-stricken family in Staten Island, New York. Vanderbilt had limited formal education and quit school at age 11 to work on the waterfront. His entrepreneur spirit was evident at a young age, as he purchased his first boat in 1810 with money he borrowed from his parents. The boat was used to ferry passengers between Staten Island and New York City. The ferry operation soon turned into a shipping industry to transport people and goods to other parts of the country. Railroads became Vanderbilt’s main focus by the 1950s and was the first to provide a rail service between Chicago and New York. Vanderbilt was also known as a philanthropist and later in his life donated $1 million to Central University, now known as Vanderbilt University.

We have sold some items with a Cornelius Vanderbilt autograph at auction for $1,013 and $624. Lot details can be seen below.

American Railroad Pioneer Cornelius Vanderbilt Document Signed

American railroad pioneer and magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, aka “The Commodore” document signed, dated 20 March 1828. Document acknowledges receipt “…from Mr. Dean one hundred & twenty Dollars…” and is docketed on verso. Document measures 7.25″ x 4.25″ with one small hole beneath Vanderbilt’s bold “C Vanderbilt” signature. Uneven edges, else very good condition. Sold for $1,013.

Cornelius Vanderbilt autograph. Click to enlarge.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Autograph Note Signed — Vanderbilt, as a Young Entrepreneur, Buys a Horse

Cornelius Vanderbilt autograph note signed. The young entrepreneur hand writes: ”Received New Brunswick 13 May 1828 from Mr. Dean one hundred Dollars for a gray horse Solger / $100 / C Vanderbilt”. At this time, Vanderbilt was working for Thomas Gibbons’ steamship company. Measures 7.5” x 3”. Toning, slightly irregular lower edge, and notations to verso, else near fine. Sold for $624.

Cornelius Vanderbilt autograph. Click to enlarge.

FREE ESTIMATE. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Cornelius Vanderbilt autograph that is for sale, please email [email protected] or call the Nate D. Sanders Auction House (http://www.NateDSanders.com) office at (310) 440-2982.

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