At JG Autographs, strong results continue to underscore the demand for authentic history and culture. Our latest auction showcased a diverse range of standout pieces—from presidential documents and historic flight relics to classic Hollywood glamour and early American ephemera—each achieving impressive results and surpassing expectations. These recent sales demonstrate not only the strength of today’s collector market but also the reach and trust consignors experience when partnering with JG Autographs. Whether your collection features rare autographs, vintage photography, or culturally significant memorabilia, our global platform delivers record results and connects your pieces with passionate buyers worldwide.
Highlight Sales
Lot 1: John Quincy Adams - 6th U.S. President - Autographed As President 1825 Land Grant Document
Estimate: $600–$700
Sold: $1,750 (*Includes Buyers Premium)
John Quincy Adams autographed land grant document signed as President of the United States. The large vellum document, approximately 15.5 x 9.75”, is dated July 15, 1825, and grants a tract of land in Missouri to George Duden.
Lot 20: John F. Kennedy Presidential Assassination Limousine Driver William R. Greer – Autographed Slip
Estimate: $125–$150
Sold: $875 (*Includes Buyers Premium)
Autographed 5 x 3.5” off-white slip, inscribed in blue ink, “To Colonel Payne – William R. Greer.” Scarce signature of the Secret Service agent who drove the presidential limousine in Dallas.
Lot 45: John F. Kennedy – Assassination Day Motorcade Photo – 5 x 3.5” Period Kodachrome Print
Estimate: $250–$350
Sold: $337.75 (*Includes Buyers Premium)
Period 5 x 3.5” color photograph of the Dallas motorcade captured moments before the assassination; printed on Kodak Kodachrome paper and date-stamped “NOV. 64R” on the reverse.
Lot 77: Seth Bullock – American Lawman & Deadwood Sheriff – Autographed Stock Certificate, 1887 – 11 x 7.75"
Estimate: $600–$900
Sold: $906.25 (*Includes Buyers Premium)
U.S. Grant Mining Company certificate for 1000 shares, 11 x 7.75, Feb. 26, 1887, boldly signed by Bullock as president; ornate vignettes and border.
Lot 83: Two Guns White Calf – Blackfoot Chief – Autographed 3.5 x 5.5" Postcard, Glacier National Park, 1928
Estimate: $400–$500
Sold: $625 (*Includes Buyers Premium)
Vintage RPPC signed with his three-character pictogram (two rifles and a horned calf). Collector’s note indicates autograph obtained at Glacier Park in 1928.
Lot 92: Horace Greeley – New-York Tribune Editor – Autographed Letter Signed (ALS) Nov. 26, 1866
Estimate: $75–$100
Sold: $412.50 (*Includes Buyers Premium)
ALS on “Office of The Tribune” letterhead, New York, Nov. 26, 1866, declining a Dec. 15 lecture due to a Western tour; signed “Horace Greeley.” One page.
Lot 273: Transatlantic Fliers – First East-West Transatlantic Fliers – Autographed Card on 6.5 x 9" Page
Estimate: $125–$150
Sold: $262.50 (*Includes Buyers Premium)
Card signed by Hermann Köhl, James Fitzmaurice, and Ehrenfried von Hünefeld, affixed to a 6.5 x 9" album page with portraits. The Bremen crew completed the first successful East-to-West transatlantic flight in April 1928.
Lot 317: Lon Chaney Jr. – American Actor: The Wolf Man – Autographed 4.5 x 3" Slip of Paper
Estimate: $300–$400
Sold: $575 (*Includes Buyers Premium)
Bold blue-ink signature on a 4.5 x 3" slip. A fine example from the Universal horror icon best known for *The Wolf Man*.
Lot 331: Jayne Mansfield – Hollywood Actress & Model – Autographed 9.5 x 6.875" Photograph
Estimate: $300–$400
Sold: $512.50 (*Includes Buyers Premium)
Black-and-white photo of Mansfield in a sultry pose, inscribed “To Joe, Love, Jayne Mansfield” in bold black ink.
Lot 355: James J. Corbett – Heavyweight Champion – Autographed Card on 6.5 x 9" Album Page
Estimate: $75–$100
Sold: $250.00 (*Includes Buyers Premium)
Autographed card affixed to a 6.5 x 9" album page, signed “Jas. J. Corbett” with “With best wishes,” dated July 11, 1928; mounted beneath a printed portrait and caption noting his 1892 world title.