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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fine Books & Autographs: February 2021 Auction Highlights
Featuring fine autographs by Frederick Douglass, Albert Einstein, James Dean, John F. Kennedy, Lord Byron, Richard W…
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…
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…
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…