There are millions of autograph collectors worldwide, particularly from the USA and the Far East. Investing in autographs is not a new idea. In fact, it has already proved to be just as profitable as other mainstream investment avenues such as stocks and oil.

The Fraser’s 100 Autograph Index, created in 2004, gives investors an indication of the most profitable names to invest in and shows an increase of almost 290% in the 12 year period from 1997 - a average compound increase of 12% per annum.

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Portfolio 2003

 

A fine collection of autographed items. This incredible portfolio includes a rare signed image of Janis Joplin and a remarkable document signed by Abraham Lincoln. This stunning ensemble of items holds documents that are important and historic making this beautiful portfolio a must to invest in!

 

WASHINGTON, GEORGE -- Politics

Free Frank ("Free Go: Washington"), 1 p, 16mo envelope, [but Revolutionary War], with autograph address ("Col. Clemt Biddle / Philadelphia"), light creasing and toning, signature bold. Clement Biddle [1740-1814] was Commissary General at Valley Forge under Washington.

£11,250.00

SMITH, SAMUEL FRANCIS -- Literature

Clergyman, poet, renowned for writing national hymn "America". Attractive printing of "America" boldly signed & dated "S.F. Smith 1832" (year Smith wrote poem), 4.5x8, custom framed & matted with portrait & plaque overall size 20.5x18.

£2,500.00

WRIGHT, ORVILLE -- Space & Aviation

Bank cheque, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Wright, payable to The Dayton Builders Supply Co. for $4.31, May 7, 1917. Two vertical folds, one through a single letter of first name of signature, staple hole to left side, and cancellation holes to body, a couple touching first letter of signature, otherwise fine condition.

£1,950.00