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“One of history’s greatest autographs.” museum-worthy Henry VIII document on the market
A 1544 Latin parchment containing a historically significant document signed by Henry VIII is on the market with a British collectibles dealer. Paul Fraser Collectibles are selling the large document, […]
2025-11-06
Letter from the most famous outlaw brothers in history is for sale
The James gang left a trail of broken safes and bodies in their wake, but a letter for sale with a British collectibles company suggests they may have a more […]
2025-10-24
Admiral Nelson note reveals the hand of history
Nelson had to learn to write left-handed after his arm was shot away in battle. It coloured his life and work evermore as this note, which you can buy now, shows.
2025-09-24
Signed Gandhi photograph is major autograph trophy
There are probably just two copies of this signed photograph of Gandhi. The Father of India and an inspiration globally to this day, any signed picture of Gandhi is gold dust.
2025-09-17
Penny Black with last example of unique hand-stamp is “philatelic trophy”
A letter stamped with a Penny Black and cancelled with the latest-dated known example of a rare, handmade hand-stamp is for sale at a British collectibles company. The latest known […]
2025-09-04
A letter from Queen Elizabeth II: personal, revealing, moving, and for sale now
An extraordinary relic of a young Queen in mourning, this letter captures Elizabeth II as she remembers a friend from childhood. See the Miss Woggs letter.
2025-08-28
Buy and fly a unique Stars and Stripes from the Spanish American war
A banner that flew over the United States’ ascent to global superpower is for sale at a British collectibles company. Paul Fraser Collectibles are selling a flag from the turn […]
2025-08-22
A fragment of Tudor naval treasure from the Mary Rose
An extraordinary piece of one of British history’s most famous warships, Henry VIII’s Mary Rose, is for sale at a British collectibles dealer. The Mary Rose sank during the Battle […]
2025-08-15
Unique documents from Hiroshima, Nagasaki A-bomb crews for sale
A brief flash. A towering cloud. The world was changed forever by the atom bomb attacks on Japan at the end of World War II. These extraordinary relics bring you close to the men who made it happen.
2025-07-24
Napoleon’s snuff box is for sale
Direct from St Helena to you, Napoleon’s snuff habit was well-known, and items linked to the Emperor remain a must have for collectors.
2025-07-18
For sale: Queen Victoria’s signed invite to her own coronation
Personally signed invitations to coronations aren’t easy to find. But you could own your own invitation to Queen Victoria’s coronation via a British collectibles dealer. Paul Fraser Collectibles are selling […]
2025-07-02
Duke of Wellington funeral banner, a genuine national treasure, for sale now
A British collectibles company is selling a banner carried in the enormous state funeral of the Duke of Wellington, one of the greatest ever British state occasions. Arthur Wellesley, the […]
2025-06-27
Kubrick’s Shining knife shows chilling genius
A knife signed by the child star of the Shining and that features on screen in the legendary horror movie is for sale at a British collectibles firm. The knife […]
2025-06-13
Is Trump-signed inauguration programme unique?
On January 14, 2024 in the fever pitch of campaigning for the Iowa Caucuses, Donald Trump signed a piece of paper for a fan and donor. That paper was a […]
2025-06-05
Beatle-linked watch is tied to band’s earliest days
Everyone wanted a piece of The Beatles, and this watch contains a tantalising link to the most valuable recording ever made. Find out how here.
