RESULTS: History & Culture Lots Exceed Pre-Auction Estimates
Our March History & Culture auction boasted an impressive number of lots that exceeded auction estimates this month. This auction showcased an extraordinary array of artifacts and memorabilia that resonated deeply with collectors and enthusiasts. With 550 lots encompassing pieces from among multiple centuries, the auction offered a captivating journey through time, featuring autographs, documents, and artifacts that provided unique insights into various aspects of human history and culture.
Notably, the final prices of the items below are just some of the highlights indicating strong interest and enthusiasm among bidders. Some of the autographs and pieces that captured attention this month belonged to a variety of figures, including American political icons such as John. F. Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Dwight Eisenhower, to pop-cultural legends such as Chris Hamlin, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, and Walter Koeni. This successful auction underscored the enduring allure of historical artifacts and served as a testament to the enduring fascination of relics of the past. Please enjoy a look at our top selling lots this month below!
John F. Kennedy autographed typed letter (TLS) on Senate letterhead, sent from Washington, D.C., dated January 27, 1954 with a final selling price of $2,000.00 (Including Buyers Premium).
James Polk autographed State of Tennessee document signed as Governor and dated January 12, 1841 with a final selling price of $1250.00 (Including Buyers Premium).
1885 page removed from Harry Wright's personal scorebook, fully handwritten and signed by Wright with his initials "H.W." in the scorer box and a final selling price of $1125.00 (Including Buyers Premium).
Star Trek collection of 3 autographed commemorative postal covers individually signed by William Shatner, DeForest Kelley and Walter Koeni with a final selling price of $362.50 (Including Buyers Premium).
James Joyce with Sylvia Beach at Shakespeare and Company, Paris, vintage 7 x 9.5" glossy silver gelatin press photograph with a final selling price of $250.00 (Including Buyers Premium).
Maria von Trapp autographed hardcover copy of "Maria - My Own Story" with a final selling price of $140.00 (Including Buyers Premium).
If you have a collection of U.S. Presidential, American History, or World History autographs or rare documents you'd like to consign or sell, please contact us today.
