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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.
2025-05-21
One day 185 years ago two stamps became Penny Black history
On the first day of the world’s first universal national postal service, a single letter was sent with two of the pioneering Penny Blacks affixed to the envelope. Now, the […]
2025-05-15
“Virtually unobtainable” £30,000 Hermès Kelly bag is only one in Europe
Collectors and investors are setting high prices for classic handbags. This incredible, rare, beautiful bag is yours for £30,000,
2025-05-07
Upside down stamp from Down Under is Australia’s best error
Invert errors are always a big hit with stamp collectors and this is one of the most attractive in philatelic history. Meet the Australian Jenny.
2025-04-29
Hair from US Founding Father John Adams on sale today
John Adams is one of the most significant of the US Founding Fathers and one of the most collectible. This seems a great price for a piece of the man himself.
2025-04-24
Pre-Beatlemania signatures are investment piece says collectibles dealer
A set of autographs signed as the Beatles were on the cusp of their global fame will be valuable for decades to come says a British collectibles dealer. Paul Fraser […]
2025-04-17
Buy this super-rare signature of the shy Prince who will be king
One of what may be just six examples of Prince William’s signature is for sale with a British collectibles company. Paul Fraser Collectibles say that only five signatures from the […]
2025-04-11
You could buy a Beatle’s typewriter
Imagine owning a machine on which John Lennon may have written some of his immortal words. You can do that thanks to a British collectibles dealer.
2025-04-03
NASA suit is unique Moon mission memento
This flight suit is intimately associated with the most momentous achievement in human history. No wonder collectors can’t get enough of these items.
