Robert E Lee was the commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and symbol of the Confederacy. His sharp military strategy was very notable and helped his army defeat the Union in battles where they were outnumbered such as Chancellorsville and Second Bull Run. Today Lee’s military strategies are studied in academies across the…
Space-flown memorabilia serve as tangible evidence that celebrate some groundbreaking milestones that space missions have accomplished. These items serve as badges of achievement for humankind as well as inspire future generations. Memorabilia can range from practical items used during missions, such as food rations or a toothbrush, to cultural symbols, like national flags. We’ve sold…
Founding Father George Washington has deep significance in American history. His leadership as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War was vital in helping the U.S. gain independence. Especially pivotal were the victories of the Battle of Yorktown and the Battle of Trenton. As the first President of a nascent nation he created…
American author J.D. Salinger is best remembered for his 1951 novel, The Catcher in the Rye. The novel contains themes of alienation and loss of innocence which widely resonates with readers and helped make him a literary icon. Salinger became reclusive once he attained fame which further added to his appeal and mystique. We’ve sold…
Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission and famously said, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” Following the mission Armstrong achieved a celebrity and global icon, but lived a humble life and tried to stay…
The American Civil War was one of the most transformative and divisive eras in U.S. history. Personal diaries and letters from soldiers provide an unfiltered and honest account of the emotional impact and hardships of daily life that they endured. Our collectors have interest in multi-letter lots and diaries that include battle content. Texas and…
Malcolm X was a central figure in the American Civil Rights movement. As a leader in the Nation of Islam during the late 1950s and early 1960s he confronted the more moderate approaches of other civil rights figures of this era. He’s remembered for advocating for justice “by any means necessary” and for forming the…
Celuloids, more commonly known as cels, were necessary for creating animated films during Disney’s Golden Age before digital processes dominated. Each cel was meticulously created by hand to capture a character’s movement frame by frame. Cels have become highly collectible since the animation field began transitioning to digital animation in the 1990s. We’ve sold a…
Animation cels were originally trashed once filming concluded until Disney realized their potential and sold them at studio gift shops during the 1930s and 1940s. The shift from traditional animation techniques using cels to digital animation has greatly increased their value among collectors. Each Disney cel is a carefully hand-painted piece of animation history and…
Walt Disney signed books are among the most popular Disney collectibles. Some books include behind-the-scenes access to Disney favorites, like Fantasia and The Art of Animation, while others are adaptations of animated films geared towards children readers. Please feel free to reach out to us if you would like to sell your Walt Disney autograph…
Hal Foster got his start in the comic strip industry in the early 1930s when he adapted the book Tarzan into a comic strip. The Tarzan comic art stood out among the other strips at the time for its realism and detail. Foster created the Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur comic strip,…
Lou Gehrig played for the New York Yankees between 1923 to 1939 and is one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He was nicknamed “The Iron Horse” for playing 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood until Cal Ripkin Jr. broke it in 1995. Gehrig had to retire from baseball in 1939, shortly…