First president to sign of photo of himself

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Permalink Reply by B Garrett Meadows on February 27, 2010 at 2:37pm

I'm not remotely surprised by the price that the Lincoln-signed photo fetched. I guess Lincoln can be credited with establishing the practice of signing photos for fans. Thank you for your reply.

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin on February 28, 2010 at 11:46am

It was Millard Fillmore, but I don't believe he signed them in office.

Permalink Reply by Andreas Wiemer on April 22, 2010 at 7:59am

John Q. Adams in later years - engraving.
James K. Polk - the only known signed engraving as President (sold Sotheby's 2007) - 30.000$

Minor/ Vrzalik in here fine book "From the Presidents Pen" mention Martin van Buren as First President - "... taken in old age, are extremely rare and expensive, and most are c.d.v. (Carte de Visite). I have never seen one.