![Striking James Baldwin Photograph Signed by Photographer Gordon Baer: James Baldwinn.p., 1979Striking James Baldwin Photograph Signed by Photographer Gordon BaerSigned photoA vintage photograph of important writer and Civil Rights advocate James Baldwin (1924-1987) take](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
Historical Memorabilia
![Striking James Baldwin Photograph Signed by Photographer Gordon Baer: James Baldwinn.p., 1979Striking James Baldwin Photograph Signed by Photographer Gordon BaerSigned photoA vintage photograph of important writer and Civil Rights advocate James Baldwin (1924-1987) take](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![Michel van Lochom, 17th C. Flemish "Engraver and Printer of the King," 70+ Engravings Re: 7 Deadly: Michel Van LochomParis, France, variousMichel van Lochom, 17th C. Flemish "Engraver and Printer of the King," 70+ Engravings Re: 7 Deadly Sins, 7 Sacraments & Catholic ChurchEngravingsA coll](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322297_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![NASA Red-Number Earthrise Photograph from Apollo 10 Mission: Apollo 10n.p., n.d.NASA Red-Number Earthrise Photograph from Apollo 10 MissionPhotographA NASA red-number photograph from the Apollo 10 Mission. Measuring 8" x 10", n.p., n.d. NASA "red number" photo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322307_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Owned and Signed Copy of “The Warden”: Franklin D. RooseveltHyde Park, New York, n.d.Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Owned and Signed Copy of “The Warden”Signed bookA scarce copy of “The Warden” by Anthony Trollope. N](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322270_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama (signed): A first edition of Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama (New York, 1995). Inscribed and signed by Obama on the half-title. The catalog sheet from Bauman Rare Books, which accompanies the item, descri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/385/332379/179257738_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717521954)
![George Washington Engraved Dinner Invitation: George Washingtonn.p., ca. 1790sGeorge Washington Engraved Dinner InvitationPrinted documentAn engraved dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington. 1p on laid paper, measuring 6" x 3.25&](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322290_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![A pair of 'Firewatcher' automatic throw glass fire extinguishers,: A pair of 'Firewatcher' automatic throw glass fire extinguishers, c.1880, each with a wall-mounted holder and complete with its glass grenade, 11cm wide 27cm high (2) Condition Report: Some stencil le](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/331427/178758853_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716973146)
![Franklin Mint Sculptors' Studio Collection Series I Medals 19/20: 19 sterling silver medals from the Franklin Mint from their Sculptors' Studio Collection, the first of the series. Includes 19 of the original 20 medals. Additionally includes 9 of the original 20 ref](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/331906/179053360_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190599)
![Apollo 11 Crew Signe Lithograph: An original NASA issued lithograph showing the prime crew members of the Apollo 11 mission. This 8" x 10" lithograph has been hand signed by all three crew members - Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6580/332187/179264901_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717526971)
![Antique Victorian Brass Firefighter Fireman Helmet: An antique brass fireman's helmet featuring a dragon relief along each side of the top and a torch with crossed axes medallion at the front. The interior retains remnants of a leather strap. No appare](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691709_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![3 Fire Glass Fire Extinguishers,WILL NOT SHIP: Comet,Shur-Stop,Auto Fyr Stop,Red Comet extra stand,WILL NOT SHIP](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5897/332340/179238523_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717469079)
![John F. Kennedy Draws Sailboat and More on Senate Letterhead, Superb!: John F. Kennedy[Washington, D.C.], ca. 1950sJohn F. Kennedy Draws Sailboat and More on Senate Letterhead, Superb!Signed artA fine group of John Kennedy doodles, penned in blue fountain ink on his Sena](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322225_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![Antique Framed Roman Catholic Marriage Certificate and German First Communion Certificate: Antique framed 1916 Holy Roman Catholic Church Memorial of Marriage document for a couple married in St. Paul, Minnesota. The certificate is a beautiful colored lithographic print of Mary & Joseph per](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/331906/179053528_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190599)
![Hudson River Dayliner Washington Irving c.1913: A nicely framed print of one of the famous Hudson River dayliners, the Washington Irving, by Ward Stanton, measuring 28" x 11.5" in size. Original framing, good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/178361756_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![Very Rare STS-13 "Black Cat" Patch with Photograph: A very rare STS-13 "Black Cat" AB emblem cloth patch displaying the crew members surnames. This patch is in near mint condition and a very hard find. When it came to the sequence of numbering for the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6580/332187/179264764_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717526971)
![Abraham Lincoln & Tad Tintype CDV: Abraham LincolnPhiladelphia, PA, n.d.Abraham Lincoln & Tad Tintype CDVTintypeTintype photograph of a seated Abraham Lincoln with a book on his lap and his youngest son Tad at his right. Measuring 1.37](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322245_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![RARE 1940'S DAILEY BROS CIRCUS RAILROAD SHOW SIGN: Rare 1940's Dailey Bros Circus Railroad Show Advertising Counter Display Sign. Vibrant Graphics with Growling Tiger. 11" x 13"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178485766_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581494)
![Henry Clay Autograph Letter Signed, As Speaker of the House to His Old Rival In Congress, Ex-Forbes: Henry ClayLexington, Kentucky, October 5, 1822Henry Clay Autograph Letter Signed, As Speaker of the House to His Old Rival In Congress, Ex-ForbesALSA legal content autograph letter by Henry Clay, one](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322633_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![Robert Frost Signed 1st Ed. "New Hampshire": Robert FrostPittsfield, MA, n.d.Robert Frost Signed 1st Ed. "New Hampshire"Signed first edition bookA first edition, fourth printing hardcover copy of Robert Frost (1874-1963), "New Ham](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322609_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![Kerouac’s Personally Owned Danish Translation of “On the Road”: Jack Kerouacn.p., ca. 1960Kerouac’s Personally Owned Danish Translation of “On the Road”BooksJack Kerouac's personal copy of the Danish translation of his most famous novel "On](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322612_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![Abraham Lincoln Wood from "Lincoln's Log Cabin." CAG Encapsulated: Abraham LincolnMacon County, IL, n.d.Abraham Lincoln Wood from "Lincoln's Log Cabin." CAG EncapsulatedRelicWood relic fragment, .5" x .875", cut from Lincoln's log cabin. The relic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322241_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (signed): A first edition, first printing of The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (New York, 2006) Signed by Obama on the title page. The catalog sheet from Bauman Rare Books, which accompanies the item, descri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/385/332379/179257739_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717521954)
![Ancient Display: Artifacts from the Sphinx and Great Pyramid at Giza!: Middle EastEgypt, 2500 B.C.Ancient Display: Artifacts from the Sphinx and Great Pyramid at Giza!OtherAttractively matted and ornately displayed in a specially constructed 11" x 13" x 1.25&qu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322599_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
![Rare Beardless Abe Lincoln Rail Splitter Cover with Charming Letter from Young Girl: Abraham LincolnBirmingham, MI, September 4, (no year)Rare Beardless Abe Lincoln Rail Splitter Cover with Charming Letter from Young GirlEnvelope/First Day CoverA transmittal cover bearing a portrait o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/332509/179322237_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717621384)
News about Historical Memorabilia
![Hake’s online-exclusive sale takes novel approach with $9.99 opening bids](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Hakes-GPA-News-Header-1029_1000x600-1.jpg)
Hake’s online-exclusive sale takes novel approach with $9.99 opening bids
YORK, Pa. – Hake’s is hosting a special online-exclusive auction covering a large array of collecting categories spread out over 2,500 lots. The auction is filled with comics, political material, action figures and toys, video games, art, VHS tapes, and more – all starting at just $9.99. The auction has opened for bidding and will close […]
![Suffrage movement recalled through memorabilia at Potter & Potter, Nov. 17](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/465-copy-1.jpg)
Suffrage movement recalled through memorabilia at Potter & Potter, Nov. 17
CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will hold a nearly 700-lot Historical Memorabilia & Americana Sale on Thursday, November 17, starting at 10 am Central time. It will feature relics of the suffrage movement, Civil Rights ephemera and Civil War memorabilia, as well as materials relating to Abraham Lincoln and other American presidents. Absentee and Internet live […]
![Serbian medal, diamond ring outshine all others at Michaan’s sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/25036_4-01-1.jpeg)
Serbian medal, diamond ring outshine all others at Michaan’s sale
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s monthly gallery auction, which took place September 17, comprised decorative arts spanning an array of cultures and styles, including painted Russian icons, African masks and figures, framed Disney celluloids, a variety of designer jewelry and many genres of Chinese pottery and carvings.
![Rough Riders archive leads charge at John Moran, Sept. 20](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PHOTO_1-1.jpeg)
Rough Riders archive leads charge at John Moran, Sept. 20
LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will hold a Traditional Collector auction on Tuesday, September 20, beginning at noon Pacific time. With more than 300 lots, the sale has everything from 18th-century English and Neoclassical fine and decorative art to French Country and Colonial antique furniture. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.