Autographs

Upcoming Highlights: Fine Books & Autographs—At Auction October 28, 2021

Including autographs by Kurt Cobain, Pancho Villa, Mark Twain, as well as pristine first editions featuring Virginia…

Autographs

Part II: For Love of the King: the Wild Story of a Forged Wilde Story

Marco Tomaschett, Swann autographs specialist, explores the events and personalities surrounding For Love of th…

Autographs

Part I: For Love of the King: the Wild Story of a Forged Wilde Story

I The Unlikely Value of a Forgery The authenticity of an autograph is a critical aspect of its value. A letter signe…

Autographs

Important Autographs to Watch in the June 2021 Sale

The autographs portion of the June 17, 2021 auction includes uncommonly inspiring items in nearly every major catego…

Autographs

Fine Books & Autographs: June 17, 2021 Auction Highlights

Autographs Literature & Art Books What You Need to Know on Auction Day This auction will be held live and conduc…

New Auction Record for Frederick Douglass Autograph Set in Winter 2021 Sale of Fine Books & Autographs

The house closed out February 2021 with an exceptional sale of Fine Books & Autographs, which saw a 90% sell-thr…

Autographs

Ship’s Papers, Passports, and Privateers: Marco Tomaschett on Collectible Documents and U.S. Maritime History

Water vessels played a critical role in shaping the early history of America. That U.S. maritime history is brief re…

Autographs

Fine Books & Autographs: February 2021 Auction Highlights

Featuring fine autographs by Frederick Douglass, Albert Einstein, James Dean, John F. Kennedy, Lord Byron, Richard W…

19th & 20th Century Literature

2020: Year in Review

In a year that was unlike any in our lifetimes, Swann’s specialists and staff proved to be as resilient and in…

19th & 20th Century Literature

Autographs by Washington, Hamilton & Hancock Bring Top Prices in November 2020 Sale of Fine Books & Manuscripts

Jane Austen Leads Fine Books & Manuscripts at Swann Our Tuesday, November 17, 2020, sale of Fine Books & Man…

Autographs

The Voice & Hand of Frederick Douglass

One’s handwriting is unique unto oneself. For some, the style can remain consistent throughout the years. For …

Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations Leads July 30, 2020 Fine Books & Manuscripts Sale at $125k

Our sale of Fine Books & Manuscripts on Thursday, July 30, 2020 boasted high prices across categories with earl…