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JFK'S HARVARD ROOMMATE BENJAMIN A. SMITH II ESTATE ARCHIVE
For the first time, items from this remarkable archive are being offered publicly, having never before been exhibited in any capacity.
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Acquisitions: We are Actively Purchasing Collections and Seeking Consignments
Artist Portfolios • Prints & Multiples • Original Art
Autographs • Trading Cards • Game Used Items
Archives • Large Scale Collections • Dealer Inventory
NEWS
COLLECTING CAMELOT: THE JFK LEGACY | Auction Now Open For Bidding
Collecting Camelot: The Kennedy Legacy features a diverse selection of autographs, photographs, ephemera, and artifacts related to John F. Kennedy,...
SUBSTACK PREVIEW | Collecting Kennedy & The Edward Krohn JFK Postal Cover Collection
Inside one of the most extensive Kennedy philatelic archives we have encountered, featuring nearly 200 autographed covers tied to the...
SUBSTACK PREVIEW | Collecting Kennedy: Abraham Zapruder, George de Mohrenschildt & The Conspiracy Market
How obscure names, unanswered questions, and historical mystique drive the JFK collecting world At the JG HQ, for the last...
SUBSTACK PREVIEW | Elizabeth F. Ellet: A Forgotten Pioneer Who Documented the Lives of Women During the American Revolution
A rediscovered letter, an overlooked figure, and one of those full-circle moments that brings it all together.
COLLECTING CAMELOT: THE JFK LEGACY | Auction Now Open For Bidding
Collecting Camelot: The Kennedy Legacy features a diverse selection of autographs, photographs, ephemera, and artifacts related to John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, and members of the Kennedy family and their close associates.
SUBSTACK PREVIEW | Collecting Kennedy & The Edward Krohn JFK Postal Cover Collection
Inside one of the most extensive Kennedy philatelic archives we have encountered, featuring nearly 200 autographed covers tied to the...
SUBSTACK PREVIEW | Collecting Kennedy: Abraham Zapruder, George de Mohrenschildt & The Conspiracy Market
How obscure names, unanswered questions, and historical mystique drive the JFK collecting world At the JG HQ, for the last...
SUBSTACK PREVIEW | Elizabeth F. Ellet: A Forgotten Pioneer Who Documented the Lives of Women During the American Revolution
A rediscovered letter, an overlooked figure, and one of those full-circle moments that brings it all together.
A History of Autographs
Welcome to "A History of Autographs", a blog dedicated to exploring the rich history of autograph and historical artifact collecting. Here, we dive deep into the evolution of the hobby—from its 19th-century roots to its golden age in the mid-20th century—highlighting the pioneering dealers who shaped the marketplace, the landmark catalogs that guided early collectors, and the legendary collections that set the standard.
Through archival materials, vintage listings, collector profiles, and behind-the-scenes stories, we aim to preserve and celebrate the legacy of those who turned signatures and relics into treasured pieces of our shared cultural heritage.
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All items come with a full Letter of Authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc., backed by two decades of experience in the autograph industry. Additionally, many Items come graded and certified by industry-leading authentication firms including:
PSA/DNA • JSA • Beckett • CCG
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“I have worked on some very large scale autograph archive acquisitions over the years with Jared and the team at JG. I have sourced numerous archives, containing ten’s of thousands of autographs which JG has been the final destination for. JG is one of my top 'go to' sources when I am looking to sell archives of significant scope and size.”