Three pages, three names and the birth of the multi-trillion-dollar Apple empire on a $4-million paper
Ronald Wayne signed this deal with two men who wrote their names in computer history. Wayne soon left Apple, passing on his copy of the deal for just $500. Now it’s worth as much as $4 million.
2026-01-07
Most-valuable-ever Pokemon card back on sale
The perfect 21st-century sale sees YouTuber and wrestler Logan Paul listing his legendary Pikachu Illustrator card for sale online. It’s already over $2 million.
$1 million on the way for the 1804 dollar that’s the “king of US coins”
A nation looking for favour struck some very special coins. Now, the 1804 dollar, issued from the 1830s, is the most prized coin in US coin collecting.
The $6-million dollar: 1804 silver coin sets huge auction price
One of the best stories in all of numismatics has a new chapter this week as a super-rare coin was revealed and quickly sold for $6 million.
2025-12-12
Six times estimate for £300,000+ Tolkien desk
He may well have written some of his masterwork, The Lord of the Rings, here and one Tolkien fan went well over expectations to pay over £300,000 for this lovely desk.
Star Wars painting takes franchise record
Star Wars collectibles keep setting new records, and this week a painting became the latest piece to be named the most valuable item from the franchise when it sold for […]
Jack Nicholson’s Shining axe cuts through estimates in £176,400 auction
Who would want this terrifying item in their home? Someone wanted it enough that they paid £176,000 for it. Find out why it’s so rare here.
2025-12-10
A Birkin Birkin sets another handbag high water mark in Abu Dhabi auction
The design was requested by actor Jane Birkin and named for her. Now a second Birkin bag has hit a multimillion dollar sale.
Rolling Stones guitar sells for $150,000 at Dallas auction
Brian Jones’ first guitar has been sold at auction in a big sale of Rolling Stones memorabilia. Buyers picked up nearly 200 prized lots.
2025-12-05
Sequel for ground-breaking British Commonwealth, Empire and Chinese stamp auction
After a £200,000 debut sale, new auctioneers JC Auctions are holding a second stamp sale promising some high-quality bargains for sharp-eye philatelic buyers.
2025-12-04
Designer’s work-in-progress Tube map could be £100,000 London guide
A unique proof copy of the first London Underground map annotated by its designer will be sold at auction this month when it is expected to make up to £100,000. […]
2025-12-03
Masquerade hare treasure hunt prize makes over £82,000 in auction
The Masquerade treasure hunt was one of the great publishing stories of the late 20th century. Kit Williams’ hare had people hard on its tale, and now it is still a treasured piece of art.
Faberge egg breaks record for Imperial jeweller with £22.9 million sale
Created for an Empress and then lots in the chaos of revolution and war, the Winter Egg is perhaps the greatest Faberge Egg of all and now it has a price-tag to match that claim.
Legendary Titanic watch sets £1.78-million record at auction
Is this the most moving and compelling story from the tragic night of April 15, 1912? A watch that tells the love story of Isi and Ida Strauss has set a new Titanic record.
Superman takes top spot with world record $9 million comic sale
Another Superman record as the Man of Steel becomes the most expensive ever comic book in his own title toppling Action Comics #1, his debut.
