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Harry Potter book kept in a locked briefcase for 20 years sells for $70,000

A rare Harry Potter book kept inside a locked briefcase for 20 years has sold for more than $70,000 at auction in the U.K. The first edition copy of Harry […]

By Simon Lindley

2019-10-11


harry potter first edition sells at hansons auctions

Rare Harry Potter first edition bought for £1 sells for over £30,000

A rare Harry Potter book bought for just £1 sold for more than £30,000 during a sale at Hanson’s Auctions in the U.K this week. The first edition copy of […]

By Simon Lindley

2019-08-01


A rare uncorrected proof copy smashed its auction estimate at Sotheby's today (June 9)

Rare Harry Potter proof copy sells at Sotheby’s for over $30,000

The world’s earliest copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone smashed its estimate during an auction at Sotheby’s this week – but it might not be the version you’d […]

By Simon Lindley

2019-07-12


Harry Potter first edition book bought for £1 to auction at Hanson's for £30,000

Harry Potter book bought for £1 could sell at auction for £30,000

A highly rare first edition Harry Potter book could sell auction for £30,000 later this month, after it was bought in a sale of ex-library books for just £1. The […]

By Simon Lindley

2019-07-04


John Lennon’s handwritten nonsense poems to auction at Bonhams

A collection of John Lennon’s handwritten poems from his book A Spaniard In The Works will be offered for sale at Bonhams in London next month. The auction in London […]

By Simon Lindley

2019-05-24


A rare presentation copy of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species

Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’ could bring $300,000 at Bonhams

A highly rare copy of Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking book ‘On the Origin of Species’ could fetch up to $300,000 when it goes up for auction at Bonhams next month. The […]

By Simon Lindley

2019-05-23


Edgar Allen Poe's pocket watch up for auction at Christies on June 4

Edgar Allan Poe’s pocket watch to auction at Christie’s

A pocket watch owned by the celebrated macabre mystery writer Edgar Allan Poe is heading for auction at Christie’s next month. The 18k gold engraved pocket watch will be offered […]

By Simon Lindley

2019-05-16


Bonnie and Clyde’s poetry book to sell at Heritage Auctions

A book of poems believed to have been written by the notorious outlaws Bonnie and Clyde will be offered for sale at heritage in Dallas next month. The handwritten journal […]

By Simon Lindley

2019-02-14


Walt Whitman's personal copy of his seminal poetry book Leaves of Grass is expected to sell for $200,000 - $300,000

Walt Whitman’s personal copy of Leaves of Grass heads for auction

Walt Whitman’s personal copy of his seminal poetry book Leaves of Grass will be offered for auction at Bonhams next month. The unique first edition copy bears Whitman’s signature, and […]

By Simon Lindley

2019-02-06


The menu printed by the crew of the 1907-09 Nimrod Antarctic expedition

1908 Antarctic Expedition menu featuring ‘penguin patties’ up for auction

A rare menu from Ernest Shackleton’s 1907-1909 Nimrod Antarctic Expedition featuring ‘penguin patties’ and ‘roast reindeer’ is heading for auction in the UK this week. The printed menu is part […]

By Simon Lindley

2019-01-02


Einstein's famous 1954 letter to philosopher Eric Gutkind sold at Christie's for $2.89 million

Albert Einstein’s God letter sold for almost $3 million at Christie’s

An Albert Einstein letter on his religious beliefs, known as the “God letter”, has sold for almost $3 million during an auction at Christie’s in New York. Offered with a […]

By Simon Lindley

2018-12-05


This rare Steve Jobs handwritten description of the Apple-1 is expected to sell for $40,000 - $60,000

Steve Jobs handwritten Apple-1 document to sell at Bonhams

A Steve Jobs handwritten description of the Apple-1 computer is amongst the highlights of an upcoming Bonhams science and technology auction. The auction in New York on December 5 will […]

By Simon Lindley

2018-12-03


The only Bible known to have been signed by Albert Einstein is expected to sell for up to $300,000

Unique Bible signed by Albert Einstein heading for auction at Sotheby’s

A copy of The Bible signed by Albert Einstein could fetch up to $300,000 when it goes up for auction in New York later this month. The book is the […]

By Simon Lindley

2018-11-20


The original printing blocks for Alice in Wonderland were engraved more than 150 years ago

Original Alice in Wonderland printing blocks to auction at Christie’s

The original engraved printing blocks used to print Alice in Wonderland will be offered for sale by Christie’s in New York next month. Having survived intact for more than 150 […]

By Simon Lindley

2018-11-09


The paperback copy was the original used by the judge during the book's famous 1960 obscenity trial

Obscenity trial copy of Lady Chatterley’s Lover sets auction record

A copy of Lady Chatterley’s Lover used during a famous 1960 obscenity trial has sold for more than five times its estimate at Sotheby’s. The Penguin paperback copy of the […]

By Simon Lindley

2018-10-31


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