Bach cantata fragment could achieve $750K at RR, May 11

Handwritten fragment of a church cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach, est. $500,000-$750,000
Handwritten fragment of a church cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach, est. $500,000-$750,000
Handwritten fragment of a church cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach, est. $500,000-$750,000

BOSTON – RR Auction‘s May 11 Fine Autograph and Artifact sale comprises nearly 1,000 unique items, including a handwritten musical manuscript by Johann Sebastian Bach estimated at $500,000-$750,000. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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Rare 1933 Lou Gehrig photo heads University Archives June 30 sale

Circa-1933 photo of Lou Gehrig, signed by him, and with Babe Ruth visible in the background, estimated at $3,000-$4,000
Circa-1933 photo of Lou Gehrig, signed by him, and with Babe Ruth visible in the background, estimated at $3,000-$4,000
Circa-1933 signed photo of Lou Gehrig, with Babe Ruth visible in the background, estimated at $3,000-$4,000

WILTON, Conn. – A letter handwritten and signed by Albert Einstein to President Herbert Hoover in 1929; a one-page letter penned and signed by future President George Washington in 1783; and a charming photograph of baseball legend Lou Gehrig posing with a young boy, signed, with Babe Ruth in the background, are just a few of the rare autographs, manuscripts, books and photos in University Archives’ online-only auction slated for June 30, starting at 10:30 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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JFK, Geo. Washington, Stephen Hawking lead RR Auction’s April 14 sale

John F. Kennedy-signed ‘History of Ireland' book set, estimated at $35,000-plus
John F. Kennedy-signed ‘History of Ireland’ book set, estimated at $35,000-plus

BOSTON–R.R. Auction‘s April Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale features something for every collector, with more than 800 items available for bidding online through April 14. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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