University Archives to Auction Ayn Rand, Francis Crick, and Lenin Manuscripts

So, on Wednesday, June 17, at 10 AM Eastern Time, University Archives is hosting a special online auction. They’re showcasing 428 items, which include some really rare autographs, manuscripts, books, and photos. Among the standout pieces are a signed page from Ayn Rand’s "Atlas Shrugged," a first offprint of Nature from 1953 signed by Francis Crick, and a document written and signed by Vladimir Lenin from 1919 at the Kremlin. You can start bidding now on their website or on platforms like Invaluable.com, Auctionzip.com, and LiveAuctioneers.com, and they even have options for phone and absentee bids. It’s a great chance for collectors and institutions alike!