Notable Sales
Putting a Price on History
At Signaturist-Ink, we believe that every collector deserves the best value for their investment. By carefully pricing our pieces to offer unmatched value to buyers, we create a marketplace where quality meets affordability. This strategy also gives us the flexibility to make the highest and most competitive offers when acquiring new items, ensuring that sellers get top-dollar for their collectibles. The result is a cycle that benefits everyone: collectors gain access to extraordinary pieces at fair prices, and we continue to expand our curated collection with rare, significant items that truly matter.
June, 2025
In June, 2025 Signaturist-Ink completed the acquisition and subsequent sale of a collection containing hundreds of individual pieces with a market value estimated to be at $500,000+.
Highlights from the collection included:
A John Adams handwritten letter to John Jay's wife introducing her to Abigail Adams
A George Washington letter transmitting Acts of Congress to the Governor of North Carolina
A Benjamin Franklin handwritten receipt procuring supplies for Braddock's Expedition
October, 2024
In October, 2024 Signaturist-Ink completed the sale of President John Adams' family bible.
The bible included a handwritten inscription from Adams in which he advised his granddaughter to: attend to the examples of exalted piety and divine charity than to the ingenious disputations of learned men".
The bible sold privately for a record price.
July, 2024
In July, 2024 Signaturist-Ink completed the acquisition an subsequent sale of a baby grand piano owned and played by Stevie Nicks.
The piano boasted an incredible history having been used to Compose “Sara”, “Songbird” & More - Also Used by Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Christine McVie & More.
The Piano achieved $106,250 at auction!
June, 2023
In June, 2023 Signaturist-Ink completed the acquisition an subsequent sale of an original publication of Time Magazine signed by Steve Jobs.
A Steve Jobs autograph is exceptionally rare and collectible, in part because he was notoriously reluctant to sign anything, making each signature a coveted piece of tech history.
The magazine sold privately for $40,000+!
March, 2022
In March, 2022 Signaturist-Ink completed the acquisition an subsequent sale of an authenticated example of Mozart's autograph.
This was one of less than a half dozen third-party authenticated examples that had been brought to market at the time.
The signature sold privately for $80,000+!
May - June, 2022
In May and June, 2022 Signaturist-Ink completed the acquisition an subsequent sale of two original handwritten sheets of lyrics for Bob Dylan's songs The Times They are A-Changin' and Mr Tambourine Man.
Both sheets contained Dylan's handwritten lyrics to two of his biggest hit songs and were signed at the conclusion.
Collectively the two sheets sold for $120,000+!
July, 2021
In July, 2021 Signaturist-Ink completed the acquisition of a signed copy of the French language edition of Constitutions Des Treiz Etats - Unis De L'America.
The book contained the first foreign translated copies of the 13 state constitutions, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and three treaties.
The book sold privately for a record amount!
February, 2021
In February, 2021 Signaturist-Ink completed the acquisition an subsequent sale of a large format signed albumen photograph of Abraham Lincoln with his son Tad.
The photograph is one of only three known specimens of this particular size and pose signed by Lincoln.
The photograph was sold privately by us for $150,000+!
October, 2020
In October, 2020 Signaturist-Ink completed the acquisition an subsequent sale of Bonnie and Clyde's personally owned and used fishing tackle box.
The gear was pulled from the trunk of their V8 Ford the day they were killed. The box came directly from the collection of Frank Hamer, the lawman who hunted them down and was there that day.
The tackle box and gear sold for $35,000!
August, 2018
In August, 2018 Signaturist-Ink completed the sale of William McKinley's life insurance policy.
The application totaling $50,000 worth of life insurance was handwritten by McKinley offering intriguing insight into McKinley's life and health. President McKinley was ultimately assassinated in 1901 making this a truly remarkable piece.
The insurance policy's sale was widely reported by media when it was acquired by the William McKinley Presidential Library.