Signed Turing maths problem letter makes $88,000
Alan Turing is one of the unsung heroes of the WWII war effort. And collectors are still willing to pay high prices for artefacts from his too-short life.
2024-06-28
Diana dresses head towards $1 million in “truly remarkable” auction
A dress worn by Princess Diana came close to realising $1 million at auction. It’s still not the most expensive of her clothes though.
Harry Potter illustration auctions for wizarding record
A watercolour illustration from the first Harry Potter book set a new record for the character when it was auctioned in New York on Wednesday, June 26 for $1.9 million. […]
2024-06-27
Chinese Kilo coins top $10 million money sale
These relatively recent Chinese coins went for very big money recently. Their excellent condition was key to their high sale price.
2024-06-26
Einstein atomic bomb letter stars in Microsoft founder auction
Albert Einstein’s signed 1939 letter to President Franklin D Roosevelt urging the US leader to start a nuclear bomb programme will be sold at auction. The letter is the star […]
$8 million estimate for US Declaration, Constitution and Bill of Rights
Early printings of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence are up for sale.
2024-06-20
Over $300,000 for Apollo 11 Moon memorabilia
There is no dip in demand for Moon memorabilia. A recent sale saw good returns for the best items.
Olympic torches light up major Games auction
A $500,000 torch and the first Paris 2024 Olympics torches to be auctioned will test the appetite of sports collectors this July. Only 2,000 torches have been made for the […]
$200,000 Enigma Machine breaks estimate
Enigma machines can raise high prices if they’re in good condition. This example must be one of the best of only around 120 survivors from WWII.
$4.4 million Z Grill sets US stamp record
Is it the rarest stamp in America? It’s certainly the most valuable now.
2024-06-19
£100 note set for £20,000 sale
A £100 bank note from 1855 could sell for as much as £20,000. Its age and high face value make it highly desirable.
2024-06-13
Bill Gross sale will be major stamp event
This may be the greatest stamp sale ever. The top item is likely to set a new record for an American stamp.
Two Milles combine to surpass $4 million at top watches auction
Richard Mille watches were the biggest hit at Christie’s Important Watches sale this week.
2024-06-12
Original Peanuts drawings for LA’s “Snoopy Bridge” up for sale
A set of sketches featuring the Peanuts characters of Charles M Schulz is up for sale this month.
$700,000 sale expected for ultra rare Chinese coins
Chinese gold coins from the 1992 Inventions and Discoveries series are predicted to realise $680,000 to $700,000 at auction in Hong Kong next week. Buyers will need to meet a […]
