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Martin Van Buren was the eighth U.S. president and had previously served as vice president, secretary of state and governor of New York. He was well-liked and known for being a sharp politician, but only served one presidential term. The Panic of 1837 began early in his presidency and hurt his image despite having no role in its development. Van Buren is still positively regarded as he helped form the Democratic party and was vital in the evolution of the U.S. political system.
Below is a recent realized price for a Martin Van Buren ribbon. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
Martin Van Buren Ribbon Circa Early 1840s. Sold for Nearly $4,500.
The following are some historical and political items we have sold:
Martin Van Buren CDV — Well-Known Mathew Brady Image Printed by Anthony
Martin Van Buren CDV taken in the late 1850’s by Mathew Brady. Van Buren served the young nation in many capacities before becoming the eighth President in 1837: attorney general and governor of New York, U.S. senator, ambassador to England, Secretary of State and Vice President under Andrew Jackson. CDV is stamped on the verso: ”E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. / From Photographic Negative in Brady’s National Portrait Gallery”. Very good condition.
Scarce James Garfield Document Signed as President — From 7 June 1881
James Garfield document signed as President, dated 7 June 1881. Assassinated just 200 days into his term, Garfield is the second rarest President signature, only surpassed by William Henry Harrison who served only one month. Prominently signed ”James A. Garfield”, document appoints George K. Gilmer as Postmaster in the County of Henrico, Virginia. Countersigned by Postmaster General Thomas L. James, partially printed document shows embossed ribboned seal of the Post Office Department. Single page measures 17” x 14”. Folds reinforced with archival tape to verso. Soiling along left edge and some shadowing from seal on right side, very lightly affecting signature. Very good condition overall. Sold for $8,438.
Martin Van Buren autograph letter signed, dated 3 October 1855 from Lindenwald, his home in New York, and with the additional free frank signed envelope. Van Buren replies to fellow New York Democrat Edward G.W. Butler who urged Van Buren to come out of retirement to help settle the divisive slavery question. Van Buren, President from 1837-1841, lost re-election but ran again as the anti-slavery Free Soil candidate in 1848. Upon his defeat, he retired to Lindenwald. Van Buren’s letter reads in part, ”…I regret…the present inauspicious condition of the country, upon the slave subject…I…know, by repeated experience how potent the influence which the united Democracy of New York may be made to exercise healing public disorders…& am sincerely friendly to the restoration of harmony to its ranks. In regard to State affairs, that result is being brought about…but, in regard to Federal politics, the task is far more difficult; &, I fear, far beyond the power of my individual efforts of any man…” He signs, ”M. Van Buren”. Three page letter measures 8.25” x 10.5”. Minor creasing and tearing to edges with minor loss of text. Some words traced over in unknown hand. Accompanying hand addressed envelope bears free franking signature, ”Free / M. Van Buren”. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $3,125.
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Original Abraham Lincoln Mourning Badge With Tintype of the Fallen President — Rare
Original Abraham Lincoln mourning badge worn during his state funeral, which lasted from 18 April to 4 May 1865. Suspended from the Eagle pin is a red, white and blue ribbon, to which is attached a tintype photo of the late President, framed in gilded medal. The pin is veiled with a black mesh material in respect for the beloved President. Lincoln’s funeral was marked with a funeral train that carried his body through seven states and 444 communities. Photo measures 0.75” x 1” with an overall vertical pin measurement of 2.5”. Some wear and holes to ribbon; very good condition. Sold for $1,220.
Martin Van Buren Autograph Letter Signed
Martin Van Buren autograph letter signed ”M. Van Buren”, dated 30 January 1842 from Kinderhook, New York. Letter is addressed to Francis Pickens, a U.S. Congressman from South Carolina, and reads in part, ”Your kind letter, in addition to the pleasure of knowing from you afforded me nice enjoyment, not a slight favor on a cold winter day, of a hearty laugh…” Goes on to discuss various pleasantries. Card-style letter on 4pp., front and verso, measures 7.75” x 10” with expected folds and toning, else very good. Sold for $938.
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