George and Martha Washington-signed books that once sold for under $10 now bring thousands; Washington autographed book sold by relatives for $9 at 1876 public auction now valued at well over $25,000; the rarer Martha signature in a book received at Mount Vernon immediately following the President's death estimated at $12,500.
George and Martha Washington-signed books that once sold for under $10 now bring thousands; Washington autographed book sold by relatives for $9 at 1876 public auction now valued at well over $25,000; the rarer Martha signature in a book received at Mount Vernon immediately following the President's death estimated at $12,500.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 1996--Two rare books, one signed by George Washington and one by his widow Martha, along with important documents of every U.S. President, are ...