Albert Einstein letter on God’s existence to auction at Bonhams
An Albert Einstein letter on the existence of God will lead a Bonhams auction of historic documents in New York next month. The letter is expected to sell for $100,000 […]
2019-02-21
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
Original JFK assassination newspaper printing plate up for auction
The original printing plate from the Dallas Morning News announcing the death of John F. Kennedy is heading for auction at Guernsey’s next week. The unique metal plate, dated Saturday […]
2019-02-13
Shackleton Antarctic expedition sledge sells for $185,000 at Bonhams
A sledge used during Ernest Shackleton’s historic expedition to the Antarctic has smashed its estimate during an auction at Bonhams in London. The sledge had originally belonged to Eric Marshall, […]
2019-02-07
Lock of George Washington’s hair sold at auction for $35,000
A lock of U.S President George Washington’s hair once owned by the family of Alexander Hamilton has sold at Lelands Auctions for $35,000. The historic hair was attached to a […]
2019-02-05
Original sections of the Berlin Wall to sell at Summers Place Auctions
Summers Place Auctions will give collectors to own a piece of 20th century history next month, with the sale of two rare original sections of the Berlin Wall. The U.K […]
2019-01-21
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
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
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 […]
2019-01-08
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
The Ten Weirdest Auctions Stories of 2018
Here at JustCollecting News we love a weird piece of history, and some of the auction stories we’ve covered this year have been truly bizarre! From naked presidents and haunted […]
2018-12-12
Original Eiffel Tower staircase brings almost $200,000 at auction
A staircase from the iconic Eiffel Tower has sold for almost $200,000 at auction in Paris. The 25-step spiral staircase measured four meters tall, and was originally part of the […]
2018-11-28
Handcuffs used to arrest Lee Harvey Oswald set for auction
The pair of handcuffs used to arrest JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald are currently up for sale at Goldin Auctions. The handcuffs belonged to Dallas Police officer Ray Hawkins, who […]
2018-11-26
Stephen Hawking’s original PHD thesis tops $750,000 at Christie’s
A rare copy of Professor Stephen Hawking’s original PHD thesis has sold for more than $750,000 during a special Christie’s auction in London. The sale ‘On The Shoulders Of Giants’ […]
2018-11-08
Historic Women’s Suffrage document leads One of a Kind Collectibles auction
A historic document which helped changed the course of women’s rights in the U.S is amongst the top lots in the latest auction by One of a Kind Collectibles. The […]
