In the Presence of History
In the Presence of History.
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ORDER YOUR COPY: IN THE PRESENCE OF HISTORY
How to: email questions@raabcollection.com or call 800.977.8333
On Presidents Day, February 16, we released our long- anticipated guide to historical documents and autographs, In the Presence of History. This 178-page book instructs the reader how to determine quality and value, what to seek...
ORDER YOUR COPY: IN THE PRESENCE OF HISTORY
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How to: email questions@raabcollection.com or call 800.977.8333
On Presidents Day, February 16, we released our long- anticipated guide to historical documents and autographs, In the Presence of History. This 178-page book instructs the reader how to determine quality and value, what to seek out and buy, and methods to authenticate autographs. It also contains the most comprehensive full color study of the documents of the U.S. Presidents ever published, with hundreds of illustrations. We have poured into this work a passion that extends back more than three decades and the experience that comes with having handled some of our nation’s more important documents.
Summary of Book Contents:
* The 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 our archives.
TWO EDITIONS: STANDARD AND MANUSCRIPT
The Manuscript Edition of this publication comes with an early 14th century vellum manuscript, a multi-color leaf from a French religious text circa 1325. These were some of the first documents ever to be collected. This Edition comes with an original tipped in.
Price:
In the Presence of History $33.50
In the Presence of History, Manuscript Edition
Includes original 1300s manuscript (pictured ) $95.00
*Shipping and handling additional.
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Frame, Display, Preserve
Each frame is custom constructed, using only proper museum archival materials. This includes:The finest frames, tailored to match the document you have chosen. These can period style, antiqued, gilded, wood, etc. Fabric mats, including silk and satin, as well as museum mat board with hand painted bevels. Attachment of the document to the matting to ensure its protection. This "hinging" is done according to archival standards. Protective "glass," or Tru Vue Optium Acrylic glazing, which is shatter resistant, 99% UV protective, and anti-reflective. You benefit from our decades of experience in designing and creating beautiful, compelling, and protective framed historical documents.
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