Benjamin Franklin Collection to be Auctioned at Sotheby's
A significant collection of Benjamin Franklin artifacts, amassed by Jay Snider, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York. The collection includes over 150 items, such as letters, books, and manuscripts, tracing Franklin's multifaceted career from his early days as a printer to his roles as a diplomat and statesman. Highlights include a 1758 letter from Franklin to Joseph Galloway and a series of promissory notes related to the founding of the Pennsylvania Hospital. The auction, scheduled for June 24, is expected to attract considerable interest from collectors and historians, with estimates ranging from $3 million to $4.5 million.