Rare Chicago map shows the city before the Great Fire
A remarkably rare map of Chicago as it stood before the Great Fire of 1871 is heading for sale next week. The hand-colored map by J.T. Palmatary was printed in […]
2017-09-05
The wooden gun that links two of the Old West’s greatest legends
A simple wooden gun linking two of the American Old West’s most legendary figures is heading for auction in Ohio. The gun was carved by notorious outlaw Frank James, and […]
George Harrison’s first sitar up for auction
The first sitar ever owned by George Harrison is expected to sell for more than $50,000 when it comes up for auction later this month. It’s believed to be the […]
Rare Star Wars memorabilia up for auction in London
A selection of rare Star Wars props and costumes will lead a major sale of movie memorabilia in London this month. The Prop Store auction takes place at the BFI […]
2017-09-04
Unknown George Harrison song could auction for £20,000
Beatles fans are in for a treat this month, as a previously unknown song by George Harrison heads to auction in the U.K. Harrison wrote and recorded the track ‘Song […]
Jimi Hendrix’s seductive note to a fan set for auction
A seductive note written by Jimi Hendrix is up for auction in the U.K, 50 years after he passed it to a young female fan. Hendrix wrote the note on […]
2017-09-01
Guernsey’s to host major sale of John F. Kennedy memorabilia
New York auction house Guernsey’s is set to host its third major sale of JFK memorabilia, to commemorate the President’s 100th birthday. Leading the sale is a highly significant pair […]
Legendary lost Ferrari discovered in Japanese barn after 40 years
A one-of-a-kind vintage Ferrari will be offered for sale at RM Sotheby’s next week, after being lost for almost 40 years. The 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta was recently […]
Important post-war Mercedes to sell at Silverstone Auctions
A vintage Mercedes regarded as one of the company’s most important cars of the post-WWII era will be offered for sale at Silverstone Auctions this weekend. The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 […]
2017-08-31
Major Bonhams aviation sale traces the history of flight
A forthcoming sale of aviation memorabilia at Bonhams will trace mankind’s history of flight, from the 19th century to the present day. The Air and Space sale takes place in […]
Oldest photograph of a U.S President discovered after 150 years
The oldest-known surviving photograph of a U.S president will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s in October. The portrait of John Quincy Adams was taken back in March 1843, and […]
World’s finest pre-war racers to sell from the Bothwell Collection
Rare pre-war cars from one of the world’s finest collections will be offered for sale at Bonhams later this year. The auction house will present a special sale featuring 50 […]
2017-08-30
How did a bee keeper become the world’s first aviation journalist?
The first eyewitness report of the Wright brothers’ pioneering flight is heading for auction next month – although it appears in a truly unlikely source. Despite being one of the […]
RR Auction sale celebrates the life of Prince
The life and career of pop genius Prince will be celebrated in a special RR Auction sale next month. The sale will offer a treasure trove of memorabilia, including hand-written […]
2017-08-29
The pocket watch for Space Travellers which could bring $2m
A unique pocket watch inspired by space exploration could fetch more than $2 million when it crosses the auction block in London next month. The Space Travellers’ Watch is a […]
