Nathan Raab
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Nathan Raab is an American historian, rare books seller and author,[1] best known for his work with rare historical documents.[2] He is the president of The Raab Collection,[3] a firm that specializes in the acquisition and sale of significant historical manuscripts.[4]
Nathan Raab | |
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| Education | The Haverford School, University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupations | Historian, Author |
| Known for | President of The Raab Collection, Author of The Hunt for History |
| Notable work | The Hunt for History |
| Website | www.raabcollection.com |
Early life and education
Raab graduated from The Haverford School in 1996.[5] He later received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Career
Raab joined The Raab Collection, which was founded by his parents,[6] and eventually became its president. In this role, he has worked with major institutions and private collectors to authenticate and sell documents associated with figures such as Abraham Lincoln,[7][8] Thomas Jefferson, George Washington,[9] John F. Kennedy,[10] Albert Einstein, Ronald Reagan,[11] and more.
He has written articles for publications including Forbes and The New York Times, and has appeared in media segments on networks such as CNN[12] and CBS.[13]