Steven Raab

Steven Raab is founder of the Raab Collection, a Philadelphia-based firm buying and selling historical letters and manuscripts.

Steven chose an early Civil War-era eagle to form the inspiration for the Raab Eagle, which remains the firm’s logo today.
Steven Raab on the Great Autograph Dealers
I entered the autograph field in 1985, a complete novice. The lay of the land was much different than it is today.
An early Raab ad
Steven Raab on Founding a Historical Documents Business 35 Years Ago
In 1985 my wife bought me a check signed by Orville Wright. I had no idea there was a market for autographs like that, and I was excited and began to look into it.