October ‘History & Culture’ Auction Results: Presidential Documents, Hollywood Icons & Historic Americana Shine

October ‘History & Culture’ Auction Results: Presidential Documents, Hollywood Icons & Historic Americana Shine

 

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

John Quincy Adams - Land Grant Document

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.

William R. Greer – Autographed Slip

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.

JFK – Assassination Day Motorcade Photo

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.

Seth Bullock – Stock Certificate

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.

Two Guns White Calf – Postcard

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.

Horace Greeley – ALS 1866

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.

Transatlantic Fliers – Autographed Card

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.

Lon Chaney Jr. – Autograph Slip

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*.

Jayne Mansfield – Photograph

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.

James J. Corbett – Album Page

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.


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