March Historical & Pop Culture
March 18th, 2026 — Historical Autographs & Pop Culture
Auction Summary
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Top Auction Results
Selected highlights from March 18th, 2026
Namiki Emperor Nightline Raden Fountain Pen
Estimate: $8,000–$12,000
Wilbur Wright Signed Portrait Photograph (JSA)
Estimate: $8,000–$12,000
Rare Leica Cameras Including 1925 Model I, M4, M2-R & More
A strong Leica collection drew competitive bidding across eight lots. Highlights included a 1925 Leica Model I A with Elmax lens realizing $8,555, a Leica M4 Black in Box at $7,670, a Leica M2-R in Box at $6,765, and a Leica M4 50 Year commemorative edition at $3,894. The collection totaled over $40,000 across all camera lots.
Signed Celebrity Photographs and Autograph Collections
Several large autograph and celebrity photograph collections generated strong results. A group of approximately 400–500 signed celebrity photographs realized $9,533, while additional autograph collection lots brought $6,785, $6,195, and $5,605 respectively. Individual estate autograph lots covering entertainers, Western actors, and Hollywood stills added significantly to the category total, which exceeded $65,000 across all lots.
John F. Kennedy Signed Book — Why England Slept
Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Frank Sinatra Signed Baseball (Beckett Authenticated)
Estimate: $2,000–$4,000
Napoleon Bonaparte Signed Letter to Eugene, 1806
Estimate: $1,000–$3,000
Namiki, Montegrappa, Montblanc & Pelikan Limited Editions
Luxury writing instruments performed exceptionally well throughout the sale. Beyond the top-lot Namiki Emperor, highlights included a Namiki Yukari Nightline Raden at $5,015, a Namiki Yukari Maki-e at $3,068, a Montegrappa Luxor Blue Nile Sterling at $2,276, and Montblanc and Pelikan limited editions ranging from $891 to $1,593. The fountain pen category was among the strongest performers of the sale.
Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, The Doors & More
Vintage rock concert posters drew strong collector interest. A Rolling Stones 1973 Cardiff Wales poster led at $3,068, followed by a Grateful Dead Trip & Ski 1968 Concert Poster at $2,832, a 1968 Doors concert 8mm film with rights at $1,476, a Grateful Dead Europe 72 Limited Edition CD Box Set at $1,092, and a 1966 Yardbirds BG-33 Fillmore poster at $1,046.
Neil Armstrong Signed 1971 Boy Scouts Program (JSA)
Estimate: $1,000–$2,000
Masonic Accessories Collection including Dudley Watch
Plus gold Masonic badges realizing $2,832 and $1,534
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March 2026 Historical & Pop Culture Auction
What were the top results from the March 18th auction?
The top lot was a Namiki Emperor Nightline Raden Fountain Pen which realized $31,980, far exceeding its $8,000–$12,000 estimate. A Wilbur Wright signed portrait photograph brought $11,210, and a 1925 Leica Model I A camera with Elmax lens realized $8,555.
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