Washington-owned books likely to lead US 250 document sale
These books travelled with Washington as he fought the British. And a letter he wrote that links him to Ben Franklin and the Marquis of Lafayette is consequential and unique.
2026-01-21
Bids of hundreds of thousands come in before significant coin sales
The sale of one of the great American coin collections will close next month and buyers are already getting busy.
London bookshop held significant movie collections, now for sale
One of London’s best-known cinema bookshops was packed with original documents and pictures and posters, many of which will now be sold in a landmark Dallas sale.
Nazi-looted Jewish prayer book expected to make millions
This volume was hidden in a state library for decades before being returned to its rightful owners. This beautiful book is likely to make up to $7 million.
Oscar Wilde sale to reveal major collection
This fascinating trove of documents, photographs and more is revealing of the triumph and tragedy of Oscar Wilde’s life and illustrates a literary and celebrity life collectors find fascinating.
Jim Isray Collection sale is “unparalleled” pop culture opportunity over four massive sales
This might be the most significant sale in pop culture for decades: Cobain, The Beatles, Ali, they’re all there. Come and see the Isray Collection.
Rare chance to hook Jaws memorabilia in LA spring sale
The story of a killer shark became one of the greatest ever summer movie hits. Now a “hero” rifle from the film will be sold and is already attracting interest.
2026-01-08
Witch trial-linked furniture gets priceless auction listing
A cabinet linked to the Salem Witch Trials is a significant historical artefact. It will be sold in New York later this month. The price? Don’t ask.
2026-01-07
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.
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.
