October 26, 1972 | Charles Hamilton Offers a George Washington Library Book for $3,500 and a Signature for $250

October 26, 1972 | Charles Hamilton Offers a George Washington Library Book for $3,500 and a Signature for $250

October 26, 1972 | The Waldorf Astoria | Charles Hamilton Auction Number 62


Autograph Dealer Charles Hamilton offers autographs from all fields of collecting including a number of George Washington documents, autographs, and even a personally signed and owned Washington library book.

Lot #13 | George Washington | Personally Owned and Signed Book | Starting Bid $3,500 | Final Published Sell Price $2,900

On today's market, this piece surely could command in excess of $25,000

Charles Hamilton, Jr. (December 24, 1913 – December 11, 1996) was an American paleographer, handwriting expert, and author of historical works. He invented the term "philography" as another term for his profession. He is the author of a number of books on this topic. He was also an autograph dealer. He died in New York City at the age of 82.

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