Assembling a collection that spans the test of time requires an eye for the significant. This means knowledge of the history and an ability to spot the more uncommon documents. This post contains a sampling of new pieces for sale on www.raabcollection.com which all came from one collection. This is diverse material that shows the scope of an important collection and is a good guide for today’s collector. We felt it would be helpful to our clients putting together similar collections to showcase the product of this decades long effort.
The collection contains some great letters, including:
This reinforces a message we continually pass on. Look for the interesting, the important, the compelling, and pieces with a story to tell, and focus on things that speak to you. Not only then will you be buying material you love; but it will speak to future generations.