University Archives is excited to announce its upcoming auction scheduled to close on February 18, 2026 (Bidding to open next week). February will include outstanding items from highlighted collections, like the Yousuf & Estrellita Karsh Estate, and the Presidential Collection of a Midwestern Gentleman. Register for the auction at universityarchives.com.
Part I of the Yousuf & Estrellita Karsh Estate includes pristine photographic prints retained in Yousuf Karsh’s personal collection, as well as items related to Karsh’s photography subjects and fellow photographers. This collection – monumental in quality as well as scope – will be offered over the course of several sales.
Part I of the Presidential Collection of a Midwestern Gentleman includes presidential autographs from John Quincy Adams through Ronald Reagan. As always, collectors will be able to find rare and superb historical memorabilia from other collecting categories as well.
Other Highlights Include:
- The Book of Mormon, 1st Edition, Palmyra, 1830, With Exciting Ownership Record & Notes: “The coming of Christ… Plates”
- Albert Einstein Formalizing Final Approach To Unified Field Theory, With 13 Mathematical Equations! PSA Slabbed
- Winston Churchill “Roaring Lion” Iconic Portrait, Yousuf Karsh Signed, Ex. Karsh Estate
- Unique Set of 5 CDVs of the Execution of the Conspirators by Alexander Gardner
- John Lennon 8pp Signed & Annotated TDS re: Paul, Linda, Yoko, Brian Epstein & Allen Klein
- Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins Signed Yousuf Karsh Crew Portrait, “With the Best Wishes of Apollo 11” – Ex. Karsh Estate. With Zarelli Pre-Cert!
- George Washington & Hamilton Direct Major Who Fought Under Arnold to Send Clothing for Cold Troops In Winter 1778
- Abraham Lincoln Writes to Future Biographer & Nominator, Appoints Illinois Supporter Who Later Worked in West. A Superb Example as President!
- Millard Fillmore Signed Carte de Visite with PSA COA – Exceptionally Rare!
- Alexander Calder Signed “Untitled (Pinwheel and Circles)” Ltd. Ed. Lithograph, Ex. Karsh Estate
