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A copy of Marvel Comics #1, which launched the entire Marvel brand back in August 1939, has sold for a new world record price at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. The […]
The original handwritten lyrics to some of Elton John’s most famous songs are heading for auction at Bonhams next month. The working manuscripts for hits such as Your Song, Candle […]
An archive of love letters charting the romance of James Bond author Ian Flemming and his wife Ann will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s next month. The collection of […]
Iconic props from the TV sitcom Friends will be offered for sale for the first time next month, in a charity auction celebrating 25 years of the hit show. Hundreds […]
A wand made for Glinda the Good Witch in the classic film The Wizard of Oz will lead a movie memorabilia auction at Bonhams next month. The wand will cross […]
The watch owned by Charles Lightoller, the Second Officer who miraculously survived the sinking of the Titanic, is up for sale at Goldin Auctions. The Swiss silver pocket watch bears […]
Princess Diana’s ‘Travolta’ dress could fetch more than $450,000 when it goes up for sale at Kerry Taylor Auctions in December. The dress was worn by Diana during a state […]
A gold medal awarded to Jesse Owens during the 1936 Berlin Olympics could sell for more than $1 million at Goldin Auctions next month. The historically significant medal is currently […]
The original Emu and Orville puppets used by Rod Hull and Keith Harris are heading for the auction block at Bonhams next month. The two iconic puppets are expected to […]
A Chinese teapot described as “an Imperial masterpiece” has sold for £1 million in the U.K, after it was discovered by accident during a routine valuation. Auctioneers at Duke’s in […]
Two locks of hair from King Charles I’s beard are up for auction in the U.K this week, 370 years after he was beheaded for treason. The grisly royal mementoes […]
A vase bought in a U.K charity shop for just £1 has sold for almost £500,000, after it was discovered to have been made for a Chinese Emperor. The remarkable […]
One of the world’s rarest Beatles concert posters from their final tour is up for sale at Heritage Auctions in Dallas this week. The poster is one of only a […]
