Friday, January 25, 2008

Autograph Prices Wow Antique Appraisers at Auction

President Abraham Lincoln, our Nation’s sixteenth president, and his widow, Mary’s habit of writing letters has benefited antique collectors today. Letters written and signed by the pair sold for nearly $30,000 at an auction in Manhattan.

In the same auction, a Norman Rockwell autograph sold for over $5000 when it had only been appraised for $650. Just goes to show you that gems like these can show up in any collection. If you find yourself asking “How do I value antiques?” don’t worry. iTaggit.com has many reliable services that can help you find an accurate value.

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