RR Auction sets auction spotlight on Einstein and presidents, Oct. 13

Albert Einstein photo taken during his 1930 trip to Cuba, est. $20,000-$30,000
Albert Einstein photo taken during his 1930 trip to Cuba, est. $20,000-$30,000

BOSTON – RR Auction‘s Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction, ending October 13, brings more than 800 unique and unusual pieces to the auction block. This sale offers an unparalleled depth of diversity from presidential autographs to music memorabilia. Several hundred of these items have not seen the market in decades. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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Jefferson, Washington & Franklin lead RR’s July 14 sale

1805 letter from President Thomas Jefferson to Revolutionary War hero John Stark, estimated at $60,000-plus
1805 letter from President Thomas Jefferson to Revolutionary War hero John Stark, estimated at $60,000-plus
1805 letter from President Thomas Jefferson to Revolutionary War hero John Stark, estimated at $60,000-plus

BOSTON – More than 1,100 lots are on offer in RR Auction‘s July 14 sale. With a section featuring America’s patriot leaders to honor Independence Day, this sale boasts a wealth of historical documents and manuscripts. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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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