University Archives

The University Companies began in 1979, but it was more than ten years prior to this that founder John Reznikoff first began collecting. During over 40 years in business, University Archives has bought and sold over $250 million worth of autographed books and manuscripts. John Reznikoff's name is synonymous with authenticity in the autograph world. He is the only expert who consults with both PSA/DNA and JSA, accepted third-party companies in the trade, and he is also regularly called upon to assist dealers and major auction houses in the book and manuscript trade. In addition, Reznikoff's skills have been used in State and Federal court and by many different agencies of law enforcement, including the FBI. This means that your purchases are backed by a level of knowledge and integrity that is second-to-none. In February 2021, the firm moved to new headquarters in Wilton, Connecticut. Our new home is a 6,000-square-feet space in a Class A corporate office building with a
1,500-square-feet temperature-controlled and fully secured storage facility that can house bulkier consignments. Contact us today!
Upcoming Auctions from University Archives
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Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books, Space, & Comics Auction Index: American Presidents / First Ladies: Lots 1 - 145; Art / Architecture / Photography: Lots 146 - 188; Aviation / Space: Lots 189 - 241; Business / Notables / Notorious: Lots 242 - 253; Civil Rights / Native American / Slavery / Religion: Lots 254 - 264; Colonial / Declaration of Independence Signers / Revolutionary War: Lots 265 - 279; Entertainment / Music: Lots 280 - 317; History / Military / Civil War: Lots 318 - 348; International / World Leaders / Judaica: Lots 349 - 363; Literature: Lots 364 - 389; Old West: Lots 390 - 402; Politics / Supreme Court: Lots 403 - 417; Science: Lots 418 - 436; Sports: Lots 437 - 446.Bidder Reviews for University Archives (162)
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AlexKula, HI
Mar 17, 2026
Great seller and wonderful experience
Fantastic experience with this auction house. Items were packed and shipped expertly and quickly. It seemed like they arrived the day after I made payment it was that fast. A +. Will buy from again.

HerbertSan Mateo, CA
Dec 10, 2025
I found the auction house premium of 28 % to be excedingly high.
The only complaint I have with this auction house is their exceedingly high auction house premium which is 28 %.

KathrynOrange, CA
Oct 29, 2025
Seamless Experience
Professional and expedient. I never had to call them to follow up. Thank you!

MichaelMalverne, NY
Jun 25, 2025
Transparency and accuracy
University Archives has been refreshingly open to queries concerning their offerings, as well as transparent concerning descriptions and provenance. A pleasure working with them as an amateur collector.

WilliamJamesville, NY
May 15, 2025

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