Emma Bailey (née Parascandola; March 6, 1910 – September 3, 1999) was an American auctioneer and author, credited with being the first American woman auctioneer. She held her first auction in Brattleboro, Vermont, on May 12, 1950, as a way to supplement her...
In 1952, Emma Bailey became the first woman auctioneer admitted to the National Auction Association. She held her first auction in Brattleboro, Vermont, on May 12, 1950, as a way to supplement her family’s income. She continued auctioneering for nearly 20 years...