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Auction Highlights: The Enola Gay & The Dawn of the Atomic Age Our current History & Culture Auction presents a powerful selection of WWII artifacts connected to one of the most consequential moments in human history: the atomic bomb mission carried out by the Enola Gay. This B-29 Superfortress and its crew forever changed the course of the war in the Pacific when, on August 6, 1945, it dropped the first atomic bomb, “Little Boy,” on Hiroshima. Items tied to the men who flew that mission stand as rare and poignant collectibles, offering today’s collectors an opportunity to hold pieces...

Few artifacts capture the clash of war, power, and history quite like this: a rare collection of WWII Japanese Invasion Currency, each note hand-signed by members of the legendary Enola Gay crew and other key figures from the Pacific Theater. The Enola Gay, a B-29 Superfortress, was the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb “Little Boy” on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945—an event that changed the course of world history. These notes not only reflect Japan’s wartime occupation across Asia but also bear the signatures of the men whose mission brought the Pacific conflict to its end. Collectors seeking artifacts with...

350-Lot Auction of Autographs & Artifacts: Featuring World History, American History, Space & Aviation, Art, Culture, Science, Classic Entertainment & Sports.

Our Frontiers of Flight auction took collectors on a journey from the earliest days of aviation to the great leaps of the space age, and the response was incredible. Bidders from around the world showed just how much passion there is for artifacts tied to exploration, innovation, and the dream of flight. The results say it all: the market for aviation and space history is alive and thriving. Collectors are eager to preserve and celebrate the stories that inspire us to look upward and push boundaries. If you have artifacts of your own, from autographs to historic memorabilia, now is...