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First president to sign of photo of himself

Who was the first U.S. president to sign a photo of himself for an admirer? I know there are extant autographed photos of Lincoln. But are there any presidents before him who signed photos of themselves?

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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, Admin 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.

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