Weiss Auctions October Event: Rare Signed Books
The upcoming auction by Weiss Auctions is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th at 10am, with pre-bidding now open. The event showcases over 500 lots, prominently highlighted by the Otto Penzler Collection, which features an expansive selection of rare detective and mystery fiction, including first, signed, and proof editions.
Auction Lots
Highlighted items include:
- The Otto Penzler Collection – over 200 lots of rare detective and mystery fiction.
- Signed First Editions & Literary Highlights – featuring works by George R.R. Martin, Robert Frost, Ernest Hemingway, Walt Disney, Arthur Conan Doyle, and more.
- Scarce Sports Autographs – including signed rookie cards, a Babe Ruth signed calling card, Ernie Davis payroll check and school notes, and various Hall of Fame plaque postcards.
- Music & Entertainment Autographs – featuring signatures from Bob Marley, The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Jeff Buckley, and other cultural icons.
- Presidential & Historical Autographs – documents featuring signatures from James Madison to Donald Trump, including Neil Armstrong signed stamp block and more.
- Signed Scripts from TV & Film – including notable titles like Star Trek.
- Postcards – featuring a sampling from the Joel Streich collection.
Auction Details
Location: Lynbrook, NY