Washington letter goes over $1 million but books fail to sell
Fathers of a nation put their heads together to discuss French support in this historic George Washington letter. You can’t understand the birth of the US without this relationship.
2026-01-28
Washington-owned books likely to lead US 250 document sale
These books travelled with Washington as he fought the British. And a letter he wrote that links him to Ben Franklin and the Marquis of Lafayette is consequential and unique.
2026-01-21
Oscar Wilde sale to reveal major collection
This fascinating trove of documents, photographs and more is revealing of the triumph and tragedy of Oscar Wilde’s life and illustrates a literary and celebrity life collectors find fascinating.
Winston Churchill letter to his first love for sale
Imprisoned after some typically devil-may-care war reporting in South Africa, Churchill wrote to the woman who was probably his first love.
2025-11-05
Admiral Nelson note reveals the hand of history
Nelson had to learn to write left-handed after his arm was shot away in battle. It coloured his life and work evermore as this note, which you can buy now, shows.
2025-09-24
Napoleon’s 1799 letter from Gaza for sale
An extraordinary remnant from Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt will undoubtedly attract bidders this month. Will it make its £50,000 top estimate?
2025-09-03
A letter from Queen Elizabeth II: personal, revealing, moving, and for sale now
An extraordinary relic of a young Queen in mourning, this letter captures Elizabeth II as she remembers a friend from childhood. See the Miss Woggs letter.
2025-08-28
John Lennon’s frank love letter raises well over estimate at auction
John Lennon’s lustful letter from Hamburg has sold for nearly £70,000 sailing past its estimate.
2025-07-09
John Lennon’s funny, sexy, tragic letter to Cynthia Powell to be sold
A frank, personal 1962 letter from John Lennon to future first-wife Cynthia Powell will be auctioned in London in July. The young Beatle was in Hamburg, where in the bunk […]
2025-06-13
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.
2025-04-29
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.
“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.
2025-04-16
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 […]
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, […]
2020-10-01
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
