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Few artifacts capture the clash of war, power, and history quite like this: a rare collection of WWII Japanese Invasion Currency, each note hand-signed by members of the legendary Enola Gay crew and other key figures from the Pacific Theater. The Enola Gay, a B-29 Superfortress, was the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb “Little Boy” on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945—an event that changed the course of world history. These notes not only reflect Japan’s wartime occupation across Asia but also bear the signatures of the men whose mission brought the Pacific conflict to its end. Collectors seeking artifacts with...

350-Lot Auction of Autographs & Artifacts: Featuring World History, American History, Space & Aviation, Art, Culture, Science, Classic Entertainment & Sports.

Our Frontiers of Flight auction took collectors on a journey from the earliest days of aviation to the great leaps of the space age, and the response was incredible. Bidders from around the world showed just how much passion there is for artifacts tied to exploration, innovation, and the dream of flight. The results say it all: the market for aviation and space history is alive and thriving. Collectors are eager to preserve and celebrate the stories that inspire us to look upward and push boundaries. If you have artifacts of your own, from autographs to historic memorabilia, now is...

Our August History & Culture auction showcased an incredible range of historic and cultural treasures that captured the attention of collectors across the globe. Highlights included a powerful autograph from Rosa Parks on a funeral program for civil rights leader Dr. Edgar Daniel Nixon, a signed memoir from Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and a fascinating early career archive from political figure Elliot Richardson. Rare documents like a 1799 land deed signed by John Tallmadge—connected to the famous Culper Spy Ring—and a legal summons signed by Revolutionary War General Arthur St. Clair added even more depth to the sale,...