Items Signed by History's Brightest Luminaries will be in University Archives' August 27th Auction

The catalog in its entirety is up for viewing and bidding now on the University Archives website, www.UniversityArchives.com, plus Invaluable.com, Auctionzip.com and LiveAuctioneers.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted. “Our last auction of the summer will provide collectors with the opportunity to show off their latest acquisitions around Labor Day barbecue pits and swimming pools,” said John Reznikoff, the president and owner of University Archives.

Lot 127 is a George Washington signed letter dated February 20, 1790, addressed to a state governor, possibly North Carolina state governor Alexander Martin. In it, President Washington transmitted an Act of Congress regarding import laws, shipping procedure, and tax collection districts in the state. It’s one of only two such letters known to exist in which Washington notified a state governor of a Congressional Act during the first year after ratifying the U.S. Constitution. Estimate: $24,000-$35,000.

Lot 233 is a Benjamin Franklin signed autograph document dated April 23, [1755]. This ledger recorded expenses in paper money, silver coins, and Spanish and Brazilian-minted gold coins, which Franklin had accrued while undertaking General Edward Braddock’s commission to collect forage, horses, and wagons during the French & Indian War. Braddock’s subsequent Pittsburgh expedition was disastrous and resulted in his death. Estimate: $16,000-$24,000.

Here is a link to the catalog on the University Archives website: www.universityarchives.com/auction-catalog/rare-autographs-manuscripts-books_T6Q7RXKMZT

University Archives has become world-renowned as a go-to source for rare items of this kind. It is actively seeking quality material for future auctions, presenting a rare opportunity for sellers. Anyone who has a single item or a collection that may be a fit for a future University Archives auction may call John Reznikoff at 203-454-0111; or email him at john@universityarchives.com.

For more information about University Archives and the online-only Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books auction scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th, please visit www.universityarchives.com.