Lot 165

DR. SEUSS - Signed 1957 United States One-Dollar Silver Certificate

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DR. SEUSS - Signed 1957 United States One-Dollar Silver Certificate

Estimate: $800 - $2,000

Starting Bid: $600

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by Time Auction
August 2, 2026 1:00 PM EDT
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255-10 Northern Blvd
Floor 1
Little Neck, NY, US 11362

DR. SEUSS - SIGNED 1957 UNITED STATES ONE-DOLLAR SILVER CERTIFICATE

Provenance and Authenticity:

This item is presented as a 1957 Series B United States one-dollar Silver Certificate bearing a handwritten signature attributed to Dr. Seuss across the lower-left portion of the obverse. The note retains the engraved portrait of George Washington, blue Treasury seal, serial numbering, printed Treasury signatures, and traditional Silver Certificate design. The autograph appears in dark ink and extends prominently across the left side of the currency. The note displays substantial circulation wear, including pronounced folds, creasing, toning, edge wear, surface discoloration, and localized paper loss consistent with age and extended handling.

Signature:

Dr. Seuss

Description:

The composition features a circulated American one-dollar Silver Certificate with George Washington's engraved portrait positioned at the center. A large dark-ink inscription reading "Dr. Seuss" is written across the lower-left area, overlapping the printed denomination, serial-number field, and surrounding engraved details. The bold, informal handwriting creates a visually immediate contrast with the intricate government engraving. Heavy creasing, softened edges, aged coloration, and general handling marks contribute to the historic character of the piece.

Historical significance:

Dr. Seuss, the pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel, became one of the most influential authors and illustrators in twentieth-century children's literature. Through imaginative characters, rhythmic language, inventive typography, and memorable moral themes, his books reshaped early reading and became enduring fixtures of American culture. His distinctive visual and literary style continues to influence children's publishing, education, illustration, animation, and popular culture.

Valuation:

Dr. Seuss autographs remain desirable among collectors of literary, illustration, and popular-culture memorabilia. Signed currency is especially distinctive because it combines an everyday historical object with a prominently displayed autograph from one of the most recognizable figures in children's literature. Collector interest is influenced by signature clarity, placement, ink preservation, provenance, overall condition, and the presence of supporting authentication documentation.


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