Above: Signature detail on a correspondence written by George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton on May 22, 1779. Part of the Victor Niederhoffer Collection, offered by RR Auction. 5 intriguing insights into Victor Niederhoffer and his enviable letter collection Victor Niederhoffer is more than a well-known hedge fund manager, champion squash player, bestselling author […]
RR’s inaugural Sports auction (June 14-21) features more than 150 items of Olympics memorabilia. Here are just a few highlights. Lot 9527: Dorando Pietri Signature An original elaborate artist’s sketch commemorating the “Marathon Race” held at the London Olympics on July 24, 1908, autographed by Italian runner Dorando Pietri. Pietri finished first in the marathon, […]
Lot 9407: 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series Championship Ring This astounding 14K white gold 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series Championship ring features a genuine diamond (possibly a replacement) set into a dark Dodger-blue stone. In fine condition, with light wear to the maker’s mark inside the band. The Brooklyn Dodgers’ championship victory over their crosstown […]
Lot 9018: 1895 N300 Mayo’s Cut Plug Ed Delahanty, PSA EX-MT 6 This high-grade Delahanty is arguably the nicest N300 Mayo’s Cut Plug example featuring the Hall of Famer that the auction house has ever seen. It is stellar with very mild wear at the upper right corner, barely noticeable on a card which contains […]
