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400+ Rare Books & Presidential
Autographs — Online Auction

A closed college's rare book collection, spanning four centuries of history, brought to market through a curated online auction on Invaluable.com.

400+
Lots Offered
1600s–1900s
Date Range
Online
Auction Platform
The Engagement

The Engagement

Eaton Hudson was engaged to manage the disposition of a closed college's rare book and collectibles collection. The sale featured over 400 books and collectibles dating from the 1600s through the 1900s, including numerous first editions and historically significant items.

Notable Assets

Notable Assets

  • First edition volumes from the 1600s, 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s
  • Signed letters from President John F. Kennedy
  • Signed letters from President Richard Nixon
  • Signed letters from President Lyndon B. Johnson
  • Signed correspondence from J. Edgar Hoover
  • 25 handmade stained glass windows
The Eaton Hudson Advantage

The Eaton Hudson Advantage

Specialty collections require specialized market access. Eaton Hudson leveraged the Invaluable.com platform to reach qualified collectors and institutional buyers globally, maximizing realized value for each lot. The online auction format enabled broad participation while maintaining the integrity of the collection's provenance documentation.

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