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 […]
2019-07-12
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 […]
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 […]
2019-05-24
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 […]
2019-05-23
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 […]
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 […]
2019-02-14
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 […]
2019-02-06
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 […]
2019-01-02
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 […]
2018-12-05
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 […]
2018-12-03
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 […]
2018-11-20
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 […]
2018-11-09
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 […]
2018-10-31
Stephen Hawking’s wheelchair and PHD thesis to auction at Christie’s
Stephen Hawking’s wheelchair and a rare copy of his original PHD thesis are amongst the highlights of a special Christie’s online sale next month. The auction, entitled ‘On The Shoulders […]
2018-10-23
Historic first book published in Antarctica to sell at Bonhams
A highly rare copy of the Aurora Australis, the first book ever published in Antarctica will lead Bonhams Exploration and Travel sale in New York later this month. The book […]
