
Titanic artifacts hit the auction block —
Lady Lucy Duff-Gordon, a prominent fashion designer, became tabloid fodder after surviving the sinking of the Titanic.

Titanic artifacts hit the auction block —
Her letter to a friend, dated May 27, 1912, complains of "disgraceful" treatment.

Titanic artifacts hit the auction block —
This scarce Titanic cup and saucer were, "destined for the bottom of the Atlantic," RR Auction house said.

Titanic artifacts hit the auction block —
Grateful Dead front man Jerry Garcia drew this sketch of Berkeley's Greek Theatre after the band played the venue for the first time.

Titanic artifacts hit the auction block —
Johnny Ramone's Mosrite guitar is signed on the body in black felt tip, "Best Always, Johnny Ramone, 5/22/90."

Titanic artifacts hit the auction block —
Malcolm X wrote this letter to a friend while serving time in Norfolk, Virginia. He discusses the temptation of the Boston jazz music scene.