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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.
2025-03-27
First-edition Winnie-the-Pooh for sale is super-rare copy
A British collectibles dealer is selling a copy of Winnie-the-Pooh that it says is the rarest and most desirable first edition of the book. Paul Fraser Collectibles is offering a […]
2025-03-20
King’s personal, poetic tribute to the fallen for sale
The King, as the leader of a Welsh regiment, pays a deeply personal tribute to military casualties. And you can own it.
2025-03-13
Elusive Garbo signature: the star who wanted to be alone
Hollywood’s mysterious star, Greta Garbo, was so successful in her wish to be alone that her autograph is now a treasured rarity. A rare copy of her signature on a […]
2025-03-06
The Beatle and the Penguin: rare George Harrison signed photo for sale
George was the quiet one, and he wanted to be alone. That makes his autograph rarer than the other Beatles and this picture may be unique.
2025-02-26
Stamp from the shortest British reign reveals worst Royal scandal
As a king he didn’t last long, and as a stamp designer he had strong opinions. Read all about this valuable rarity from the short reign of King Edward VIII.
2025-02-20
60 years ago Paul McCartney was attacked on the street. Now you can own the result
A lock of hair cut from the head of an unwitting Paul McCartney outside a BBC studio is for sale at a British collectibles company. Paul Fraser Collectibles are listing […]
2025-01-30
Royal Pardon from Queen Elizabeth II goes up for sale
As US Presidents hand over the White House with a slew of pardons, a British collectibles company is selling an unusual example of a British Royal Pardon signed by Queen […]
2025-01-22
Nelson hair could be death lock for mistress
A lock of hair that may have been cut from Lord Nelson’s head as he lay dying is being sold by a British collectibles company. Nelson’s reported last words – […]
2025-01-17
Is this England’s first coin? Alfred the Great penny for sale
Can you believe it’s possible to own a coin from over 1,100 years ago? This Alfred the Great silver penny is a trailblazer and an extraordinary survivor in this condition.
2024-12-19
Rare chance to buy Henry VIII autograph in public sale
A rare Tudor document signed in 1544 by King Henry VIII is for sale at a British collectibles company. Paul Fraser Collectibles (PFC) are selling a large parchment of an […]
2024-10-25
Should you invest in the Queen’s last stamp – The Flying Scotsman?
The Royal Mail will launch the last stamp to bear the late Queen’s head next month. The collection of 12 stamps celebrates the 100th anniversary of steam locomotive The Flying […]
2023-02-28
Kanye West’s Air Yeezy 1 sneakers sell for $1.8 million
Kanye West’s prototype Nike Air Yeezy 1 sneakers worn at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards have sold for a world-record $1.8 million. The shoes sold privately through Sotheby’s this week, […]
2021-04-28
T206 Honus Wagner card sells for world-record $3.25 million
A legendary T206 Honus Wagner card has sold for $3.25 million in the U.S, setting a new world record price for a vintage baseball card. Produced in 1909-1911, the card […]
