Washington, Lincoln, Einstein and more gather at University Archives, June 22

George Washington’s boldly signed March 1775 free frank to Rhode Island Governor Nicholas Cooke, est. $12,000-$14,000

 

George Washington’s boldly signed March 1775 free frank to Rhode Island Governor Nicholas Cooke, est. $12,000-$14,000
George Washington’s March 1775 free frank to Rhode Island Governor Nicholas Cooke, est. $12,000-$14,000

WILTON, Conn. – Extensive and historically significant archives pertaining to Civil War generals (one for the Union, one for the Confederacy), a George Washington-signed free frank document from March 1775, a typed letter signed by Albert Einstein concerning God and science and pertaining to one of his most famous quotes, and Bob Dylan’s handwritten lyrics for The Times They Are A-Changin’ are just a few of the highlights in University Archives’ next online-only auction, slated for Wednesday, June 22. The Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books auction, beginning at 10:30 am Eastern time, features 481 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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