Frederick Douglass Autographs
Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland. He was separated from his mother at a young age and sent to work on a plantation. He taught himself to read and write, and through his own determination and resistance, he eventually escaped slavery in 1838. Douglass then became a leading abolitionist, speaking out against the institution of slavery, and advocating for immediate emancipation.
In the mid-1850s, Douglass began publishing his own newspaper, The North Star, which was dedicated to the abolitionist cause. He also became involved in the women's suffrage movement, working alongside Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. During the Civil War, Douglass served as an advisor to President Abraham Lincoln and recruited African American soldiers for the Union Army. After the war, Douglass continued to fight for civil rights, advocating for the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution, which granted freedom and citizenship to African Americans and gave them the right to vote.
In his later years, Douglass served as a U.S. ambassador to Haiti and continued to speak out against inequality and oppression. He died in 1895, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important figures in American history. Today, Douglass is remembered for his powerful speeches and writing, which continue to inspire people around the world to fight for justice and equality.
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Current items with a signature of Frederick Douglass
These are the most current items with a signature of Frederick Douglass that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Barnes & Noble Signature... | $5.92 |  |
| Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Barnes & Noble Signature... | $5.92 | |
Traded items with a signature of Frederick Douglass
The most expensive item with a signature of Frederick Douglass (NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS 1st ed Signed As Is 1845) was sold in October 2025 for $4,516.00 while the cheapest item (2024 Historic Autograph Co. The 1800's - Frederick Douglass #38 Print Run of 299) found a new owner for $1.29 in January 2025. The month with the most items sold (16) was April 2026 with an average selling price of $20.24 for an autographed item of Frederick Douglass. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in January 2022 with $1,950.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $2.64 was January 2025. In average, an autographed item from Frederick Douglass is worth $292.49.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Frederick Douglass were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
