Barack Obama signed yearbook to sell
A 5th grade yearbook signed by a young Barack Obama is set to appear in PBA Galleries’ February 11 Rare Books and Manuscripts auction. Obama received a scholarship to Punahou, […]
2018-01-31
Horatio Nelson’s scandalous love letters to sell at Sotheby’s
A collection of love letters from Admiral Horatio Nelson to his mistress Emma Hamilton are heading for sale at Sotheby’s this month. The letters were written between October 1801 and […]
2018-01-10
Sir Francis Drake’s will offered for sale at $1.6 million
The last will and testament of Sir Francis Drake is up for sale in the U.S, with a price tag of $1.6 million. The historic document was signed on May […]
2018-01-05
Important General Custer document leads historic Americana sale
From Babe Ruth to the Battle of Little Bighorn – the current sale at One of a Kind Collectibles features a treasure trove of historic Americana. The online auction, which […]
2017-11-29
Elvis and Priscilla’s divorce papers to auction in the UK
Elvis Presley’s divorce papers are heading top auction in the UK later this month. The 12-page document includes two rare examples of Elvis’ autograph, which he signs in full "Elvis […]
2017-11-02
Einstein’s ‘Theory of Happiness’ note sells for $1.5 million
A simple handwritten note in which Albert Einstein describes his secret to happiness has sold for almost 200 times its estimate in Israel. Einstein originally wrote the note in November […]
2017-10-25
Marlene Dietrich’s short snorter to sell at Swann Auction Galleries
A ‘short snorter’ originally owned by the iconic screen star Marlene Dietrich will be offered for sale at Swann Auction galleries next month. The term ‘short snorter’ refers to a […]
2017-10-06
Original Munchkin’s Wizard of Oz autograph book up for auction
A remarkable Wizard of Oz autograph book owned by one of the original Munchkins is up for sale at RR Auctions next month. The vintage book includes the signatures of […]
2017-07-28
Original Munchkin’s Wizard of Oz autograph book up for auction
A remarkable Wizard of Oz autograph book owned by one of the original Munchkins is up for sale at RR Auctions next month. The vintage book includes the signatures of […]
The true story behind Einstein’s most famous photograph
A highly rare autographed copy of Albert Einstein’s most famous photograph could sell for more than $100,000 later this month. The photo of Einstein playfully poking out his tongue is […]
2017-07-19
Einstein’s personality revealed in remarkable new letter archive
A remarkable collection of letters written by Albert Einstein to his lifelong friend Michele Besso is heading for auction at Christie’s next month. The handwritten letters offer a rare insight […]
2017-06-23
Karate program signed by Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris could top $10,000
Martial arts fans will be fighting it out next month to own an exceptionally rare piece of memorabilia signed by Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. RR Auction will offer a […]
2017-03-22
Unseen Jackie Kennedy Letters Reveal Secret Marriage Proposal
A collection of previously unseen letter written by Jackie Kennedy is heading to auction at Bonhams, after being hidden away for more than 40 years. The former First Lady wrote […]
2017-02-09
Earliest-known Thomas Edison document to sell at RR Auction
An important document from the earliest days of Thomas Edison’s career is currently up for sale with Boston-based RR Auction. Dating from 1869, the handwritten document relates to the sale […]
2017-01-23
Judy Garland’s love letter to Frank Sinatra to sell at auction
A revealing love letter written by Judy Garland to Frank Sinatra is heading for sale in an online auction of entertainment memorabilia. The four page handwritten letter dates from 1949, […]
