Jackie Robinson’s historic baseball contracts that broke the color barrier up for sale
The original contracts Jackie Robinson signed to make him the first black player in Major League Baseball are up for sale at Goldin Auctions. When Robinson signed in October 1945, […]
2019-01-18
Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s honeymoon photo album up for auction
A rare photo album capturing Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s honeymoon to Japan will be offered for sale at Heritage next month. The album offers a glimpse behind the scenes […]
2019-01-17
Newly-discovered John Bartlam porcelain to auction at Woolley & Wallis
An 18th century teabowl and saucer by John Bartlam, America’s first porcelain manufacturer, are heading for auction in the UK next month. The rare and historic pieces are amongst just […]
Supreme skateboard collection could fetch more than $1 million at Sotheby’s
A unique collection of Supreme skateboards valued at more than $1 million is heading for auction at Sotheby’s later this month. The collection includes an example of every skateboard created […]
2019-01-16
1885 US Trade dollar sold for record $3.96 million at Heritage Auctions
An incredibly rare 1885 US Trade dollar has sold for almost $4 million during a Heritage Auctions sale at the FUN Convention in Orlando, Florida. The coin achieved a record […]
2019-01-14
Bob Dylan’s handwritten ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ lyrics up for auction
A set of handwritten lyrics for Bob Dylan’s seminal song ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ will lead an auction of historic memorabilia at University Archives this month. The online sale, which […]
2019-01-10
African-Americana collection to sell at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions will offer one of the finest collections of African-Americana ever assembled. Titled “Say It Loud: The John Silverstein Collection of African American Social History”, the January 15 sale […]
By Tom Meyrick
2019-01-09
US flag rescued during the D-Day landings to auction at Sotheby’s
A U.S flag flown during the D-Day landings and rescued from a sinking battleship could fetch up to $500,000 when it goes up for auction at Sotheby’s this month. The […]
2019-01-08
Billy the Kid’s knife set for $1.2 million auction in Arizona
A knife owned by Billy the Kid could sell for over $1 million when it goes up for auction in Arizona later this month at Brian Lebel’s annual Old West […]
Legendary 1943 copper Lincoln penny heads for auction at Heritage
A legendary 1943 copper Lincoln penny described as “the most famous error coin in American numismatics” will be offered for sale at Heritage next week. The much-storied coin, known as […]
2019-01-04
Ferrari fit for a Princess leads RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction
RM Sotheby’s forthcoming Arizona sale on January 17-18 will feature a one-of-a-kind Ferrari with a genuinely royal provenance. Leading the auction is a unique, custom-built 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe […]
2019-01-03
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
Graceland to host Elvis Presley birthday auction
Elvis fans will have the chance to celebrate his birthday in style next month, with a major auction of memorabilia at his former Graceland mansion. The sale on January 8 […]
2018-12-20
Historic Monte Carlo Rally Ferrari prototype to auction in Arizona
A unique Ferrari prototype which took part in the Monte Carlo Rally is expected to sell for millions when it hits the auction block in Arizona next month. The 1964 […]
