Rare documents signed by presidents, historic figures hit auction block

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Documents signed by George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and John F. Kennedy are included in the auction

Benjamin Franklin signed this receipt in 1756 for his Pennsylvania Gazette, the newspaper he created in the late 1720s. including some of American’s Founding Fathers and presidents, are hitting the auction block next week.

On Aug. 17, University Archives is holding an online auction titled "Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books" with 537 lots for sale, including documents signed by George Washington, Benjamin Franklin andThe auction has at least 12 categories ranging from "Presidential" and "Early American," to "Entertainment," "Civil Rights," "Science" and "World Leaders," according to a press release.

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