historical documents

The Property of a Distinguished American Private Collector, Part II, at Profiles in History
NEW YORK—April, 2013—Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, is proud to announce the auction of The Property of a Distinguished American Private Collector Part II on May 30th.
Extraordinary Recent Discovery of Custer Materials Sold At James D. Julia
Xi’an Incident Letters and Manuscripts Brought $2.7 Million at Bonhams
NEW YORK — Bonhams third Asia Week auction, the Xi’an Incident: The Papers of Hyland “Bud” Lyon on March 20 featured never before seen letters and documents su
Crick’s DNA Discovery Letter Estimated at $1 Million+ at Christie’s
On April 10, Christie’s New York will offer a letter from Francis Crick, the co-discoverer of the structure and function of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), to his son, outlining the revolutionary disc
Inaugural Memorabilia from Seth Kaller and University Archives
January 2013 — The inauguration of Presidents has always sparked great interest in the memorabilia that goes along with the festivities.
Poe's Engagement Ring For Sale
It's no secret that Edgar Allan Poe had a murky romantic life. Anyone who has taken American Lit 101 knows that he married his 13-year-old cousin, Virginia Clemm.
Cutting’s S.S. Central America Letter up for Auction
Holabird-Kagin Americana is proud to announce the sale of two historically significant letters.
Washington Letter Achieves $362,500 at Doyle
An important George Washington letter achieved a stunning $362,500 at Doyle New York’s November 5, 2012 auction of Rare Books and Autographs.
Skinner’s Devon Gray Presents Auction of Fine Books & Mss.
BOSTON, Mass. - November 5, 2012 - Skinner, Inc.
Important Manuscripts at PBA’s November 15 Auction
On November 15th, 2012, PBA Galleries in San Francisco will offer at auction a remarkable collection manuscript and autograph material including the following select lots.