University Archives to sell Jefferson, Einstein, Adam Smith rarities April 14

Exquisite portrait miniature of Thomas Jefferson attributed to the British miniaturist Robert Field (1769-1819), along with two locks of hair (one of them Jefferson’s) ($60,000-$500,000).
Exquisite portrait miniature of Thomas Jefferson attributed to the British miniaturist Robert Field (1769-1819), along with two locks of hair (one of them Jefferson’s) ($60,000-$500,000).
Exquisite portrait miniature of Thomas Jefferson attributed to the British miniaturist Robert Field (1769-1819), along with two locks of hair (one of them Jefferson’s) ($60,000-$500,000).

WILTON, Conn. – An exquisite portrait miniature of Thomas Jefferson along with two locks of hair (one of them Jefferson’s), and a letter and photograph signed by Albert Einstein are just two of the superstar lots in University Archives’ online-only auction of rare manuscripts, autographs and books scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. Absentee and online bidding is provided by LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading

New York Yankees captain Roger Peckinpaugh collection nets $167K at RR Auction

Roger Peckinpaugh's game-used New York Yankees road uniform from the 1918 season, $44,569.
Roger Peckinpaugh’s game-used New York Yankees road uniform from the 1918 season, $44,569.

BOSTON — The collection of early Yankees captain and one-time American League MVP Roger Peckinpaugh sold for a combined total of $167,548, according to Boston-Based RR Auction. Absentee and online bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers. All prices include buyer’s premium.Continue reading