Printed & Manuscript African Americana

30 Years of Printed & Manuscript African Americana at Swann Galleries

A look at some of the lots that have been purchased by institutions over the years

Vintage Posters

Auction Highlights | New York Sale — September 25, 2025

The highlights include desirable and sought-after works by print makers, photographers, designers and cartographers.…

Books & Manuscripts

Auction Highlights: Focus on Women — May 15, 2025

This year’s Focus on Women gathers together important archives, first edition books, fine art, craft art, vern…

Records & Results: Printed & Manuscript African Americana — March 2025

Swann’s Thursday, March 20 auction of Printed & Manuscript African Americana finished at $1,116,969, one of the …

Rosa Parks Material At Auction March 20, 2025

“I was amazed & astonished at the youthful appearance and the profound and eloquent speech. . . . I knew I…

Auction Highlights: Printed & Manuscript African Americana — March 20, 2025

A distinguished collection of historical treasures, encompassing liberation movement manuscripts, cultural artifacts…

Auctions 101

What Is Subculture?

Punks, goths, mods, beatniks, club kids, and hippies: a shortlist of an endless supply of social factions that make …

2024: Year in Review

2024 was an eventful year for Swann that brought about exciting changes, including the reorganization of our Fine Ar…

This Season’s Successes: Winter-Spring 2024 Auctions in Review

In the 2024 Winter-Spring season, Swann Galleries continued to provide high-quality auctions of unusual and rare mat…

Books & Manuscripts

Records & Results: Printed & Manuscript African Americana — March 21, 2024

Swann’s March 21, 2024 sale of Printed & Manuscript African Americana proved once again to be a success am…

Listen to Jackie Robinson Speaking at an Ohio Civil Rights Rally in 1964

This civil rights rally was held in Columbus, OH, a few months after the March on Washington and just as the congres…