RR Auction's February auction showcases presidential treasures and historical memorabilia
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RR Auction's February auction showcases presidential treasures and historical memorabilia
Abraham Lincoln swatch of bloodstained bandage from the Petersen House, obtained by War Department employee Henry S. Safford.



BOSTON, MA.- RR Auction, a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts, will feature an extraordinary collection of 600 unique items in its upcoming February Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction. The event pays homage to Presidents' Day with a special section featuring remarkable presidential autographs, artifacts, and memorabilia.

One of the highlights of this auction includes rare original timbers and wood relics from the White House. Noteworthy items feature well-documented White House doorway moldings with multi-layered paint, providing a glimpse into the Executive Mansion's decades of decoration. Additionally, a doorway corner rosette molding from the White House interior, removed during Truman's renovation by Knipp & Co.

Among the standout pieces is a bloodstained head bandage from Abraham Lincoln's assassination. This swatch from President Lincoln's head bandage was obtained by Henry S. Safford, a War Department employee and tenant at William Petersen's boardinghouse, where Lincoln was transported and ultimately passed away on April 14, 1865.

The auction also features important signed documents, rare political ephemera, and significant autographs. Notable among them is a one-page John Adams letter from September 24, 1812, written amidst the War of 1812. Additionally, a rare 1808 presidential autograph letter by Thomas Jefferson seeks to unite the nation with "the Western road," marking a key accomplishment of his administration.

A Civil War-dated two-page signed letter by U.S. Grant, addressed to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, provides a detailed casualty report just two months before Lee's surrender. Also, a 1961 edition of "Why England Slept," presented by President John F. Kennedy to his former press secretary, is part of the auction.

Additionally, the auction will feature the American Presidents Signature Collection. This meticulous signature collection spans the first 35 Presidents of the United States of America, beginning with George Washington and concluding with John F. Kennedy.

Other notable items in the sale include checks signed by Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe, an autographed Beatles program, and a document signed by Babe Ruth.










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