Political & Historic Memorabilia
Photograph of the iceberg which sank the Titanic up for auction
A rare photograph of the iceberg which sank the Titanic could sell for $50,000 when it goes up for sale at RR Auction next week. The photograph is part of […]
2017-10-16
JFK’s speedboat sells for $75,000 at Guernsey’s
A vintage speedboat once owned by U.S President John F. Kennedy has sold at auction for $75,000. The boat was the star lot in a sale dedicated to JFK memorabilia, […]
2017-10-09
Letter which changed the U.S Civil War to sell at Heritage Auctions
One of the most important letters ever sent during the U.S Civil war is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions this month. The document was sent in October 1864 by […]
2017-10-03
Winston Churchill’s half-smoked cigar could fetch $10,000
One of Winston Churchill’s half-smoked cigars could sell for more than $10,000 when it goes up for auction this month. Churchill smoked the cigar during a trip to Paris in […]
2017-10-02
America’s greatest political memorabilia collection to sell at Heritage
The world’s greatest collection of American political memorabilia will be sold at Heritage Auctions, in a series of landmark sales beginning this fall. The collection of David and Janice Frent […]
2017-09-21
Was this sinister note written by Jack the Ripper?
A sinister note claiming to be from Jack the Ripper will be offered for auction next month. The handwritten postcard originates from the original Ripper case file and spent more […]
2017-09-07
The wooden gun that links two of the Old West’s greatest legends
A simple wooden gun linking two of the American Old West’s most legendary figures is heading for auction in Ohio. The gun was carved by notorious outlaw Frank James, and […]
2017-09-05
Guernsey’s to host major sale of John F. Kennedy memorabilia
New York auction house Guernsey’s is set to host its third major sale of JFK memorabilia, to commemorate the President’s 100th birthday. Leading the sale is a highly significant pair […]
2017-09-01
Golden age of ocean liners comes to life at the V&A
The V&A Museum in London is set to launch an exhibition remembering the golden age of ocean travel. ‘Ocean Liners: Speed & Style’ will explore the cultural and social impact […]
2017-07-28
Unique John Wilkes Booth wanted poster to star in Seattle auction
A wanted poster advertising a reward for the capture of Presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth will be offered for sale in Seattle this month. The remarkably rare poster is believed […]
2017-07-19
Donald Trump’s personalized golf clubs sell for $30,000
A set of engraved golf clubs once owned by Donald Trump has sold in an online auction for almost $30,000. The clubs were amongst the top lots in a sale […]
2017-07-13
Bugsy Siegel document reveals the story of the Las Vegas mob
A rare stock certificate which tells the story of the Las Vegas mob is heading for auction this month. The certificate is signed by the infamous gangster Benjamin ‘Bugsy’ Siegel, […]
2017-06-15
JFK’s personal US Senate ID card up for auction in Boston
John F. Kennedy’s personal ID card from his time in the US Senate could fetch up to $30,000 in an upcoming sale at RR Auction. The signed card is amongst […]
2017-05-09
Mystery copy of the Declaration of Independence discovered in Britain
A previously unknown copy of the Declaration of Independence has been discovered, in the local archives of a small British town. The handwritten copy is the only parchment copy in […]
2017-04-26
Fur coat worn aboard Titanic lifeboat leads Henry Aldridge auction
A fur coat worn by Titanic survivor Mabel Bennett as she was rescued from the sinking ship will lead an upcoming sale at Henry Aldridge & Son. Bennett served as […]