Items signed by notables from Bob Dylan to Thomas Jefferson are in University Archives Jan. 29 sale

WILTON, Conn. - Jan. 13, 2025 - PRLog -- A wrought-iron architectural artifact salvaged in 1983 from the Eiffel Tower in Paris; Bob Dylan's signed and handwritten lyrics to the timeless 1963 anthem Blowing in the Wind; and an autograph letter signed by Thomas Jefferson as President from 1801 are just a few of the expected highlights in University Archives' online-only Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Memorabilia auction scheduled for Wednesday, January 29^th, at 10am Eastern time.

All 459 lots in the catalog are up for viewing and bidding now on the newly redesigned University Archives website – UniversityArchives.com – as well as LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and Auctionzip.com. Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted.

"University Archives is ushering in the New Year with a new sale featuring over 450 lots of outstanding historical materials," said John Reznikoff, the president and owner of University Archives. "The offerings represent the very best of U.S. Presidential, Aviation/Space, Art, Music, Science, Sports, and so much more."

Lot #358 is the circa 1889 wrought-iron architectural artifact salvaged from Paris's Eiffel Tower. Stairway Section #6, comprised of twelve steps, originally connected the third floor to the tower and was dismantled in 1983 when elevators were installed. The fragment, with provenance, is about 13.5 feet by 6.5 feet, and is housed in a special cradle and trailer (est. $50,000-$75,000).

Lot #273 is Bob Dylan's lyrics to Blowing in the Wind, handwritten and signed by him at New York's St. Regis Hotel in 2011. They are accompanied by a COA from Jeff Rosen, Dylan's manager. The song is featured prominently in the movie A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet as the folk singer (est. $60,000-$70,000).

Lot #51 is an autograph letter signed by Thomas Jefferson as President (as "Th. Jefferson"), dated October 14, 1801, appointing Connecticut congressman Gideon Granger as Postmaster General. Granger would serve in this role through the Madison administration, making him the longest-serving Postmaster General to date. (est. $8,000-$10,000).

Notably, lot #50 is an exquisite miniature of Jefferson attributed to Robert Field, with an intricate hairwork jewelry locket. On one side is a superbly rendered watercolor portrait of Jefferson, and on the other side is a braided design of two-toned white and auburn hair (est. $30,000-$40,000).

Here is a link to the catalog on the University Archives website: https://www.universityarchives.com/auction-catalog/rare-autographs-manuscripts-books-memorabilia_57SMMUXB7A

For more information, visit www.universityarchives.com.