From Hamilton to Star Trek: 6 Books and Manuscripts with Unbelievable Price Tags

A look at rare tomes, letters, and scripts penned by history’s greatest minds, from Alexander Hamilton to Gene Roddenberry.

By Carolyn Meers, Justin Mastine-Frost, Sheila Gibson Stoodley, Jackie Caradonio

Timothy C. Ely’s Bones of the Book: An Oblong Identity

The pen is mightier than the sword—especially when that pen belongs to Alexander Hamilton, Booker T. Washington, or Gene Roddenberry. This fall, book dealers and auction houses are offering a truly exceptional collection of rare tomes, letters, and scripts by some of history’s greatest statesmen, activists, and screenwriters. Whether you’re a die-hard Hamilton fan or a bona fide Trekkie, these six books and manuscripts are sure to capture your imagination.