Benjamin Franklin signed this receipt (top right) in 1756 for his Pennsylvania Gazette, the newspaper he created in the late 1720s. (University Archives / Fox News) Rare items signed by historical figures, including some of American’s Founding Fathers and presidents, are hitting the auction block next week.
On Aug. 17, University Archives is holding an online auction titled "Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books" with 537 lots for sale, including documents signed by George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and John F.
Kennedy. The auction has at least 12 categories ranging from "Presidential" and "Early American," to "Entertainment," "Civil Rights," "Science" and "World Leaders," according to a press release.RARE GEORGE WASHINGTON US POSTAGE STAMP SOLD FOR $19K AT AUCTIONItems from figures such as Benedict Arnold, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali and Helen Keller will be up for auction.
Rare items signed by historical figures, including some of American’s Founding Fathers and presidents, are hitting the auction block next week.