Author: Colin Ricketts
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Contact the author of these articles at simon@justcollecting.com
The typewriter used by Ernest Hemingway to write his autobiography is up for auction at University Archives in Connecticut. Hemingway used the vintage Royal typewriter in the late 1950s whilst […]
One of Albert Einstein’s most treasured childhood puzzle toys is going up for auction at Bonhams in New York next month. The antique pegboard puzzle game dates from the 1880s, […]
Samuel Colt’s original patents for his revolver, which helped change the course of U.S history, are set to auction at University Archives this month. The sale on February 26 will […]
Jack Kerouac’s last typewriter could sell for up to $20,000 when it goes up for auction later this month with University Archives. The typewriter comes directly from Jack Kerouac’s estate […]
A set of Noel Gallagher’s handwritten lyrics from the Oasis album ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’ could fetch up to £10,000 at auction later this month. The collection features Noel […]
A pair of ultra-rare Apple sneakers could sell thousands of dollars when they come up for sale at Heritage Auctions next month. The Apple sneakers were created as prototypes in […]
An original NBA score sheet from Kobe Bryant’s historic 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors is heading for the auction block later this month. The autographed sheet has been consigned […]
A Brexit-themed Banksy artwork could fetch more than half a million pounds at auction next week, after being rejected from an exhibition at the Royal Academy. The 2018 piece entitled […]
A highly important first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone could be about to set a new world record price at Bonhams next month. The rare signed […]
Some of Lady Gaga’s most outrageous outfits are up for grabs this week, as pieces from her wardrobe hit the auction block on February 7. The online sale by pop […]
Whitney Houston’s wedding dress from her turbulent marriage to Bobby Brown is going up for sale at Heritage Auctions in April. Houston wore the one-of-a-kind Marc Bouwer dress when she […]
A remarkable manuscript by Sir Isaac Newton discussing his theories on the existence of God is heading for auction at Bonhams next month. Written in 1710, the manuscript explores Newton’s […]
A surreal masterpiece by Salvador Dalí could sell for up to £10 million at Bonhams this March, when it goes up for auction for the first time in its history. […]