Virginia Woolf first edition in dust jacket may exceed $25K at Swann, March 2

First edition of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ in its unrestored dust jacket, estimated at $15,000-$20,000
First edition of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ in its unrestored dust jacket, estimated at $15,000-$20,000
First edition of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ in its unrestored dust jacket, estimated at $15,000-$20,000

NEW YORK — Swann Galleries will hold a Fine Books & Autographs sale on Thursday, March 2. The auction will feature autographs from political figures, pop culture icons, artists and authors, and will include first editions of key 19th- and 20th-century literary works. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Eisenhower letter to West Point grads earns $41K at RR Auction

Letter handwritten by Dwight Eisenhower to the 1953 graduating class of West Point, dated five days into his presidency, $41,250
Letter handwritten by Dwight Eisenhower to the 1953 graduating class of West Point, dated five days into his presidency, $41,250
Letter from Dwight Eisenhower to the 1953 graduating class of West Point, dated five days into his presidency, $41,250

BOSTON – An early presidential letter signed in full by Dwight D. Eisenhower, addressed to the graduating class of the United States Military Academy, sold for $41,250 at RR Auction on February 17.

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