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Tag: Historical letters

Gracie letter from the Titanic.

Titanic victim’s tragically predictive letter makes £300,000 

The tragedy of the Titanic continues to fascinate us all and drive big auction prices. This letter sets a record, and it’s obvious why.

By Colin Ricketts

2025-04-29


Napoleon Papal denial letter 1809

Napoleon’s Papal kidnap denial goes over $30,000

Napoleon said he didn’t do it, but he very obviously did. Read the shameless denial by the Emperor in a letter that’s just been sold for $30,000.

By Colin Ricketts


Letter from the Titanic by Archibald Gracie.

“I shall await my journey’s end before I pass judgment on her.” Titanic message soars to pre-sale £60,000

The Titanic still fascinates collectors today, and a huge sale includes some incredible articles, like a card sent from on board the ship, and a used dining ticket.

By Colin Ricketts

2025-04-16


Albert Einstein's signature on a 1935 letter.

In German, full of equations and worth $30,000: Einstein letter at US auction

A signed Albert Einstein letter could be worth $30,000 if it hits its top estimate at auction in the US on April 10. The 2-page letter is typewritten and signed […]

By Colin Ricketts

2024-03-27


Abraham Lincoln’s lost Civil War letter set for $1 million auction

An Abraham Lincoln letter to a supporter during the U.S Civil War could sell for up to $1 million when it goes up for auction this month. The historic letter, […]

By Colin Ricketts

2020-10-01


Ronald Reagan Patti Davis

Victor Niederhoffer’s letter collection featured at RR Auction

New York hedge fund manager Victor Niederhoffer will consign his celebrated collection of historical letters at RR Auction on June 22-28. The collection spans centuries of world history, with key […]

By Tom Meyrick

2018-06-22


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