Lincoln, JFK assassination ‘relics’ head to auction
- RR Auction in Boston will auction historical artifacts related to the assassinations of Lincoln and JFK on September 28.
- The auction includes an 8 mm film of JFK's motorcade post-assassination, expected to fetch at least $100,000, and a wanted poster for Lincoln's assassin.
- The sale reflects ongoing interest in political history and the significance of these events in American culture.
On September 28, RR Auction in Boston is set to auction significant historical artifacts related to the assassinations of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Among the items is an 8 mm film, the only known footage of JFK's motorcade after his assassination on November 22, 1963, which is expected to sell for at least $100,000. Early online bids have already surpassed $17,000, highlighting the film's historical value. Additionally, the auction features relics from Lincoln's assassination, including an original wanted poster for conspirators John Wilkes Booth, John Surratt, and David Herold, with an estimated value of $80,000. Early bidding for this poster has approached $50,000, indicating strong interest from collectors and historians alike. A playbill from the performance of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theater on the night of Lincoln's assassination is also included in the auction, alongside Booth family jewelry and sterling silver chalices. These items provide a glimpse into the personal lives of those involved in the tragic events surrounding both presidents. The auction was organized prior to a recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, which adds a layer of contemporary relevance to the historical artifacts being sold. The juxtaposition of past and present highlights the ongoing fascination with political violence and its impact on American history.