In The Presence of History: The Authoritative Guide to Historical Autographs For Collectors History Enthusiasts and Investors

About this book

In the Presence of History is a large format full color book with important advice interesting facts and stories and beautiful illustrations for those fascinated by historical autographs whether collectors history buffs or investors. It offers a topical behind-the-scenes look at history through the world of historical documents and autographs. Readers learn how to determine quality and value what to seek out and buy how to sell what to avoid and which types of autographs are the wisest investments. The book provides the tools people need to begin authenticating autographs for themselves. It also contains a thorough color study of the letters and documents of U.S. Presidents with hundreds of color illustrations. Book Summary: The authoritative guide to autographs including how to buy sell authenticate and appreciate autographs. The most comprehensive color study of the letters and documents of U.S. Presidents ever published. Topical treatment of autographs on the Internet and autographs as investments. Hundreds of full color illustrations dynamically presented and all from the Raab archives.