Presidents’ signatures, Bell’s telephone patent docs in spotlight at Quinn’s, Feb. 20

Patriotic needlework, possibly of silk thread, depicting American Flags outlined in silver thread and eagle with ‘E Pluribus Unum’ pennant. Possibly made for 1836 Presidential election. Framed size: 25¼ x 23¾ in. Estimate $800-$1,200

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – This year marks the 150th anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell’s most famous invention: the telephone. While scientific history is mired in controversy over who actually devised the first electronic speech-transmitting device, with a number of contenders in the fray, it was Bell who received the US patent for the telephone, on March 7, 1876. In recognition of Bell’s world-changing invention, Quinn’s has included several significant early documents and other ephemera pertaining to the telephone patent dispute in its February 20 Presidential Autograph and Americana Auction. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Swann readies second Focus on Women sale for June 2

One from a lot containing two early 1970s Women’s Liberation Movement political posters protesting the Vietnam War, est. $300-$500

 

One from a lot containing two early 1970s Women’s Liberation Movement political posters protesting the Vietnam War, est. $300-$500
One from a lot of two 1970s Women’s Liberation Movement political posters protesting the Vietnam War, est. $300-$500

NEW YORK — Swann Galleries will present the second iteration of its Focus on Women auction Thursday, June 2. The sale emphasizes women’s experiences and contributions to literature, science, art, politics and thought. With published and manuscript material from the hand-press period, through the work of living artists, collectors will have a chance to bid on photographs, prints, books and archives. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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