Archive of Lincoln memorabilia coming to auction
CLEARWATER, Fla. – A family-operated, multi-generational business, Blackwell Auctions has earned a position of respect within the antiques and fine-art trade, not only in Florida, but also worldwide. Co-founders Edwin Bailey and John McNeal, together with auctioneer John Noble, are known for their curated sales of high-quality estate merchandise and fascinating...
Archive of Kennedy photos and artifacts open to bidding through May 18
Among items featured in RR Auction's current auction of artifacts of the Kennedy family, is a maternity dress worn by Jackie Kennedy while pregnant with John Jr. The auction closes to bids May 18.
Ask the Experts: Inscribed Berryman political cartoon could fetch $1,000
The subject of a recent Ask the Experts inquiry, a political cartoon of President Johnson by Jim Berryman, prompts an intriguing response from evaluator Dr. Anthony Cavo.
4 most popular types of political memorabilia
Long after the current election season is in the record books, political memorabilia including posters, buttons and flags, will join a rich legacy of political artifacts.
Uncommon Washington portraits coming to auction Oct. 27
Portraits of President George Washington and First Lady Martha Washington are among the headlining lots in Shannon's Oct. 27 auction.
Antique presidential campaign textiles focus of exhibition
Antique presidential campaign textile art is the focus of a new exhibition, "Your Next President . . . !" at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum.
Political item collectors to open convention show to public
The American Political Items Collectors (APIC) will host its annual convention July 6-10, and for the first time, will open the show portion of the convention to the public.
Civil War photographer’s chair seats $449,000, tripling estimate
A historic 19th century oak chair wherein five U.S presidents and others sat for a photography session with iconic photographer Matthew Brady sold for a staggering $449,000, during an auction offered by Bonhams.
Impressive Lincoln campaign hat badge may fetch $13,000
More than 350 items of political memorabilia, including an 1860 Abraham Lincoln campaign hat badge, will come before bidders Sept. 26 through Heritage Auctions.