World’s earliest Hebrew Bible to auction at Sotheby’s
The world’s earliest and most complete Hebrew Bible, known as the Codex Sassoon, is heading for auction at Sotheby’s. The ancient text, which has been described as “one of the […]
2023-02-16
Isaac Newton’s rare handwritten notes valued at more than $1 million
An incredibly rare scientific manuscript by Isaac Newton is expected to sell for over $1 million when it goes up for auction next month. The document, which dates from 1694, […]
2021-06-07
Lost Emily Brontë manuscript could sell for over £1 million at Sotheby’s
An incredible manuscript of Emily Brontë’s poetry could sell for over £1 million at Sotheby’s, after being lost for almost 100 years. The highly rare handwritten copy of Emily’s poems […]
2021-05-27
Famous forgery ‘The Oath of a Freeman’ to sell at Heritage Auctions
One of the most notorious forgeries in U.S history, The Oath of a Freeman, is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions. The famously fake document will be offered in Dallas […]
2021-05-26
Handwritten Sherlock Holmes manuscript could fetch $450,000 at Sotheby’s
A handwritten Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle could fetch up to $450,000 when it goes up for sale at Sotheby’s next week. The 34-page manuscript is Doyle’s original […]
2020-07-16
J.K Rowling’s handwritten Harry Potter book could sell for up to £150,000
A one-of-a-kind miniature Harry Potter book, handwritten by J.K Rowling herself, could sell for more than £100,000 when it goes up for auction this month. The tiny manuscript, which measures […]
2020-03-10
Isaac Newton’s notes on the existence of God up for auction at Bonhams
A remarkable manuscript by Sir Isaac Newton discussing his theories on the existence of God is heading for auction at Bonhams next month. Written in 1710, the manuscript explores Newton’s […]
2020-02-03
John Hancock’s Declaration of Independence letter set for Sotheby’s auction
A letter by John Hancock announcing the Declaration of Independence will lead an auction of manuscripts and Americana at Sotheby’s this month. The historic letter, dated July 6, 1776, was […]
