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Survey reveals the Top 10 Celebrity Autograph Signers of 2010
From Tom Cruise to Taylor Swift, here are the celebrities who have the most time for their fans...
Posted: 9 December 2010
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Russia's 'forgotten last Tsar' - Michael II's letters star in $400,000 Geneva sale
Tsar Nicholas II's brother has often been overlooked since his murder in 1918... Until now
Posted: 8 December 2010
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On his 136th birthday, Sir Winston Churchill's still 'fighting them' at auction
To mark the birthday of Britain's greatest-ever prime minister, here are a few of his finest collectibles
Posted: 30 November 2010
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Princess Diana, John Lennon... 'An icon's final signature is worth looking out for'
Here's a question: what do Princess Diana, John F Kennedy and John Lennon all have in common?
Posted: 24 November 2010
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The Story of... How the mysteries of JFK fuel the collectibles markets
We examine how President Kennedy's life, loves and death have led to big money sales at auction
Posted: 24 November 2010
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Video of the week...The extraordinary life of Amelia Earhart
This week we turn our attention to a pioneering aviator and feminist icon
Posted: 24 November 2010
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John Lennon's I'm Only Sleeping lyrics should wake up bidders at Bonhams
Estimated at $559,700, Lennon's paean to drug use and sleeping is the star lot at the December auction
Posted: 23 November 2010
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Lyrics of a genius: rare handwritten poetry by Albert Einstein sells tomorrow
In an auction boasting works by Austen, Darwin and Galileo, the great physicist still leads the way
Posted: 23 November 2010
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Mark Twain's handwritten views on Switzerland bring $79,300 in Chicago
The Huckleberry Finn author was also a travel writer whose works included this, from A Tramp Abroad
Posted: 22 November 2010
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The Story of... Royal Queens and Princesses on the auction block
What will Kate Middleton's collectibles be worth in the future? Here are a couple of comparisons...
Posted: 17 November 2010
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'Will & Kate's Royal engagement - great news for Royal memorabilia collectors'
As a new chapter in Royal history opens, it could spell a bright future for Royal alternative investments
Posted: 17 November 2010
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Classical composers are making beautiful sounds on the collectors' markets...
From Wagner to Verdi, here is some memorabilia of the Lennons and McCartneys from past centuries
Posted: 16 November 2010
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£2,000 for an apology from Snooker's 'People's Champion' Alex Higgins
A unique opportunity for collectors: the letter written by Higgins after an attack on a match official
Posted: 15 November 2010
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JK Rowling / Harry Potter
A sought after signed copy of the very first Harry Potter escapade.
Posted: 15 November 2010
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Apollo 11 autograph shows space is definitely the place for Neil Armstrong fans
Neil Armstrong's sought-after autograph has once again proved a hit with collectors and investors
Posted: 12 November 2010
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One President to another... John Adams's thoughts on his son lead NY sale
Personal revelations in old letters can boost their value, as with this note from a political dynasty...
Posted: 12 November 2010
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Has Hitler met his match in The Beatles at this New Zealand autographs sale?
A signature signed by all four Beatles is going up against an autographed copy of Hitler's Mein Kampf...
Posted: 9 November 2010
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Collection of French rulers' letters, from Louis XIII to Napoleon III, is up for sale
Compiled by a French collector, seven albums of museum-quality correspondence will sell in Germany
Posted: 2 November 2010
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‘Steps had been taken by Marcy, Scott & Co to break me down’ - Zachary Taylor
A dramatic letter by the short-serving President is one of several pieces of great Americana at Swann
Posted: 22 October 2010
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A time to sign: autograph investment goes mainstream
Investors are increasingly looking to stars' signatures for profit, says the Financial Times newspaper
Posted: 8 October 2010
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Diaries are a girl's best friend as new Monroe writings are published
From big ambition to mental illness, readers can now uncover the mysteries of Marilyn Monroe
Posted: 8 October 2010
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The Story of... Jimi Hendrix and his memorabilia
With two exhibitions and world record prices at auction, Hendrix continues to rock collectibles
Posted: 15 September 2010
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Judy Garland, Stan Laurel and other 'Golden era' icons star in autographs sale
Autographs by Hollywood's best-loved icons will feature in this memorabilia, music and books sale
Posted: 5 September 2010
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Our Top Five... Wills left behind by legendary historical figures
Some died millionaires, others in poverty - but how do their wills compare to today's memorabilia values?
Posted: 25 August 2010
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John Hancock's signed lottery ticket could win a $16,000 jackpot
The rare autograph will head an Americana sale ahead of an Abraham Lincoln signature
Posted: 22 August 2010
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The Top Five... Steps for successful investing, applied to collectibles
The other day, Paul Fraser Collectibles received an interesting email in our company inbox...
Posted: 4 August 2010
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Unpublished JK Rowling horoscope for a newborn baby is priced £25,000
'He will perhaps be accident-prone, like all Pisces...' wrote the future Harry Potter author
Posted: 3 August 2010
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Why Lisa Simpson's Twitter 'buzz' shows that she's a great investment
A 1995 Simpsons episode is causing an internet sensation - which is great news for collectors
Posted: 2 August 2010
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India's thriving rich are set to invade the collectibles markets
The number of India's millionaires is up 51% in 12 months - and they're investing in art, stamps and even ancient swords
Posted: 29 July 2010
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Why Fidel Castro and Che Guevara dictate that you should invest in Cuban collectibles
Collectables from Castro are starting to see thousands at auction - and rivalling the iconic Che Guevara
Posted: 27 July 2010
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Historic NY Yankees document could strike out at over $10,000
One of the most important documents in the Yankee's early history is going to auction, next month
Posted: 26 July 2010
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'Previously unknown' Oscar Wilde Salomé first edition dances to £34,000
With a written dedication to painter Gustave Moreau, this 1893 copy of Wilde's play sold in the UK
Posted: 22 July 2010
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Churchill and Lord Nelson autographs command high prices at Sotheby's
The auction of literature, history & illustration offered a number of treasures for fans of British history
Posted: 19 July 2010
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Bought for just $500, this rare Batman #1 comic could sell for tens of thousands...
Holy value, Batman! The incredible story of a comic that was found hidden in an old antique dresser
Posted: 18 July 2010
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Muhammad Ali autographed photograph and valuable Civil War letters auction in the UK
Muhammad Ali's autographed photo will sell alongside the fascinating letters of a merchant family
Posted: 15 July 2010
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Stalin, Castro and Kennedy could be the new Superpowers of autographs
Signatures by Stalin, Fidel Castro, JFK and Ho Chi Minh are going under the hammer in the US
Posted: 12 July 2010
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Today in History... McCartney makes his live debut with Wings
July 9, 1972: Paul McCartney begins touring with new band Wings, signalling the end of the Beatles
Posted: 9 July 2010
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Jimi Hendrix is still rocking the autograph markets
Three must-see signatures by one of the 20th century's most influential musicians are for sale
Posted: 3 July 2010
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Beatles autographs from 'Liverpool's momentous day' sell for £19,800
On July 10, 1964, The Beatles returned to Liverpool - greeted by 3,000 fans outside Speke Airport
Posted: 27 June 2010
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Important and very revealing Einstein notes sell for $578,500
Notes from Einstein's The Origin of the General Theory of Relativity lecture auctioned at Christie's
Posted: 24 June 2010
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Video of the Week... Revealing Michael Jackson’s '$1bn' memorabilia
Following news that Jackson is now the top earning Dead Celebrity, we look at his collectibles...
Posted: 23 June 2010
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Historic manuscript of 'the introduction of hypertext' to sell in New York
The handwritten form of Jorge Luis Borges's highly influential work will head Bloomsbury's auction
Posted: 22 June 2010
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'One of American literature's most memorable endings' sells for $98,500
The final passages of the Great Gatsby, penned by F Scott Fitzgerald, appeared at Sotheby's
Posted: 20 June 2010
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Important collection of Salinger letters could deliver $150,000
Rare correspondence from the Catcher in the Rye author is certain to excite bidders at Sotheby's
Posted: 17 June 2010
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Sotheby's auctions the US Declaration of Independence, priced $800,000
A 1776 printing of the document that helped establish the free world is going under the hammer
Posted: 16 June 2010
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George Washington's call for advice to solve a crisis sells for $95,600
In 1782, war seemed close again when an American was hanged by the British, as this signed letter shows
Posted: 10 June 2010
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Letter signed by Mary, Queen of Scots delivers $25,725
Sent to Henri III of France, the autographed message excited bidders in Connecticut
Posted: 8 June 2010
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Einstein: 'My Relativity manuscript was not burned by Nazis - I threw it in the waste-basket!'
Fresh revelations about Einstein's Theory of Relativity will appear in a rare manuscripts auction
Posted: 7 June 2010
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Tintin's adventures at Paris auction could bring €25,000
A first edition Tintin adventure, #1 and signed by artist Hergé himself, is for sale at Artcurial
Posted: 1 June 2010
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Abraham Lincoln's Civil War autograph sells online, priced $12,000
Scribed on a document promoting a war hero to Brigadier General, the signature will auction later today
Posted: 27 May 2010
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Today in History... Michael Jackson marries Lisa-Marie Presley
May 26, 1994: the world's most eccentric pop star marries the daughter of Elvis 'The King' Presley
Posted: 26 May 2010
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Lewis Carroll's favourite model could sell for £15,000 in London
The Alice in Wonderland author's photos of Alexandra Kitchin will auction at Bonhams, next month
Posted: 25 May 2010
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Parchment signed by Sir Francis Drake could sell for $70,000
An agreement bearing the autograph of the second man to circle the globe will excite bidders
Posted: 20 May 2010
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René Magritte’s autographed letters could bring $400,000 at Sotheby's
Over 40 letters signed by one of the greatest surrealist artists will sell in London
Posted: 18 May 2010
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Neil Armstrong’s signed First Day stamp cover rockets to $13,000
RR Auction has sold a very rare signed letter autographed by Apollo 11’s first-ever Moonwalker
Posted: 16 May 2010
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Legendary US lawman's signature could bring $10,000
Heritage is offering collectors a chance to own a piece of 'Bats' Masterson's amazing life story
Posted: 11 May 2010
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Paul McCartney gives up signing autographs for fans
The Beatles star says he wants privacy - which could send his signature values through the roof
Posted: 10 May 2010
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$722,500 Marc Chagall stars alongside Picasso's World Record
The Russian-born painter sold at Christie's, while Picasso once again became the world's #1 artist
Posted: 6 May 2010
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Benjamin Franklin autograph is surprise $10,500 star at auction
A rare signed cover to a former president of Yale University appeared in Siegel's stamp sale
Posted: 5 May 2010
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John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for A Day in the Life go under the hammer
A track that marked a turning point for the Beatles goes up for sale in New York
Posted: 30 April 2010
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George Washington autograph appears in rare coins auction
Estimated at $10,000, this old document will feature in Spink Smythe's Texas sale, next month
Posted: 29 April 2010
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Teddy Roosevelt portrait stands tall at $15,600
The signed photograph was the top lot at an autograph sale, ahead of an Abe Lincoln autograph
Posted: 27 April 2010
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Winston Churchill (1874–1965) autographed photograph (PF8)
A stunning autographed photograph of Winston Churchill in his most recognizable pose, complete with bow-tie.
Posted: 23 April 2010
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Signed Apollo 11 'insurance' stamp cover could net $8,000
So dangerous was man's first mission to the Moon, the crew left behind their valuable autographs...
Posted: 20 April 2010
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Roosevelt's denunciation of German-Americans is priced $4,000
The US president's outlines his fear of 'hyphenated Americanism' in this exceptional letter from 1916
Posted: 18 April 2010
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Autograph of the Week... Frank Sinatra's signed Israeli program
Forget Whitney Houston and Snoop Dogg, as a true singing icon appears on the collectors’ markets
Posted: 15 April 2010
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First US census counts up to $122,500
Signed by Thomas Jefferson, the document was the star of the James Copley sale at Sotheby's
Posted: 15 April 2010
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George Washington letter could sell for $30,000 in Potomack
Written and signed in the first US President's own hand, this document could make waves in Virginia
Posted: 14 April 2010
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Video of the Week
To mark martial arts legend Bruce Lee's 70th birthday, his daughter Shannon shows us his memorabilia
Posted: 14 April 2010
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Artworks by Adolf Hitler could bring £100,000
A sketch of Hitler playing Lenin at chess will also appear in the Shropshire auction
Posted: 12 April 2010
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Eric Clapton, Les Paul and other rock guitars auction in New York
Signed axes by the crème de la crème of the rock 'n' roll establishment will sell at Weiss Auctions
Posted: 12 April 2010
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William Ellery letter could sell for $20,000 at Heritage
A historic piece of correspondence by the US Declaration of Independence signer auctions in June
Posted: 8 April 2010
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The world's 10 most valuable autographs
They're all famous celebrities, but who is the world's most valuable living signature?
Posted: 2 April 2010
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Queen Elizabeth II
A superb signed photo - one of the best we've seen
Posted: 25 March 2010
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Elvis's signed contract to buy Graceland goes up for sale
The autographed document which brought the King his home will go under the hammer next month
Posted: 24 March 2010
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The Story of... Titanic survivor Millvina Dean and her memorabilia
Here's a look at an auction of items from the RMS Titanic, one of mankind's most notorious disasters
Posted: 24 March 2010
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Today in History... Love 'em Do, The Beatles' debut LP is released
And a rare, signed McCartney letter written during the landmark album's recording sessions is for sale...
Posted: 22 March 2010
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Unknown poem of Gabriele d'Annunzio to sell
The noted writer and controversial Italian politician's work will sell next week
Posted: 19 March 2010
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$121k for George Washington's marital advice
A letter from America's first President doubled its highest estimate in a Maine auction
Posted: 16 March 2010
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Today in History... Sir Paul McCartney is knighted
March 11, 1997: Arise Sir Paul... The ex-Beatle gets his Knights Bachelor at Buckingham Palace
Posted: 11 March 2010
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The Story of... Albert Einstein's final days
Today, Einstein's is among the world's most valuable autographs. This video shows why...
Posted: 9 March 2010
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Art critic's handwritten letter triples expectations
The influential Victorian writer John Ruskin charmed New Yorkers at a recent sale
Posted: 4 March 2010
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Rare snapshots of the Cuban Revolution
Signed works by Fidel Castro's personal photographer will auction in the UK, on Thursday
Posted: 1 March 2010
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$37.5k signed Beatles collage auctions online
A memorabilia item featuring all four Beatles' autographs is for sale - will it meet its higher estimate?
Posted: 26 February 2010
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Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962) signed magazine photograph (PF19)
A scarce 1950s magazine page signed by a young Marilyn Monroe...
Posted: 26 February 2010
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Today in History... Britain announces its atomic bomb
February 26, 1952: Winston Churchill reveals that Britain has constructed a controversial weapon
Posted: 26 February 2010
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Alfred Hitchcock autographs for sale
A rare signed letter and a photo signed by the director of The Birds have swooped onto the market
Posted: 24 February 2010
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George Washington's estate hosts $38m library
A vital new library dedicated to the first US President will preserve his legacy for future generations
Posted: 24 February 2010
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Today in History... Charles & Diana's engagement is announced
February 24, 1981: a modern fairytale begins as Lady Diana Spencer prepares to marry her Prince
Posted: 24 February 2010
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Buzz Aldrin signed Apollo 11 training suit (PT249)
Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 training suit, signed by the man himself
Posted: 23 February 2010
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David Bailey's '60s photos swing into Bonhams
Autographed iconic images featuring Mick Jagger, Michael Caine and the Beatles will sell in London
Posted: 23 February 2010
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US Golfing wonder stars at Heritage
The finest signed photograph of Bobby Jones ever to reach public auction will sell tomorrow
Posted: 20 February 2010
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Businessman 'saves' Mandela flag for South Africa
The historic flag will no longer be auctioned, and instead given to the South African Government
Posted: 19 February 2010
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The 'finest signed baseball on Earth' sells this weekend
Boasting 24 signatures from the Brooklyn Dodgers', this treasure will auction alongside Babe Ruth
Posted: 19 February 2010
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Today in History... Winston Churchill makes his first speech
February 18, 1901: Britain's great WW2 leader stands up in Parliament for the first time
Posted: 18 February 2010
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Hermann Historica joins Dreweatts and Bloomsbury
The German militaria specialists will give them a hand in arms and armoury
Posted: 17 February 2010
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Henry VII (1457-1509) (PT42)
A superb 518 year-old document signed by Henry VII - the father of Henry VIII
Posted: 16 February 2010
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Rare Oliver Cromwell autograph achieves £5.8k
The British Civil War leader defeated expectations at International Autograph Auctions' sale
Posted: 16 February 2010
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Today in History... The last original Peanuts cartoon is printed
February 13, 2000: A day after Charles M Schulz dies his world famous creation decorates its last newspaper
Posted: 13 February 2010
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Sports memorabilia hits a home run in Detroit
An NBA Championship ring and the man who 'tamed the Detroit Tigers' will star at auction
Posted: 11 February 2010
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'I did not write a book about quantum theory, but...'
Albert Einstein letter reappears at auction giving the vendor an 11% return in just 16 weeks
Posted: 9 February 2010
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Tiger Woods (1975-) original autographed golf sun visor (PF86)
A golf sun visor autographed by Tiger Woods
Posted: 9 February 2010
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Today in history... The Beatles’ first live US TV appearance
February 9, 1964: Beatlemania sweeps Stateside as 73m people watch them on The Ed Sullivan Show
Posted: 9 February 2010
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Doctor Who props regenerate at auction
Memorabilia from the world's longest-running sci-fi programme will avoid extermination, this month
Posted: 7 February 2010
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Muhammad Ali (1942 - ) signed photograph (PF45)
A superb signed photograph of Muhammad Ali in the boxing ring
Posted: 5 February 2010
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$160k for the reminiscences of John Adams
The second US President's thoughts on Revolutionary France, Britain and Thomas Jefferson have sold
Posted: 4 February 2010
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Bids on a letter from a Founding Father reach $20k
A letter written by John Adams, later to be the second US President, heads a manuscripts auction
Posted: 3 February 2010
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Moonwalkers (PF70) a complete set of al 12 Moonwalker signatures
Nine photos and one document bearing the complete signatures of all 12 Moonwalkers
Posted: 3 February 2010
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Video of the Week
Here's a look at Heritage's forthcoming manuscripts sale, featuring George Washington and others
Posted: 3 February 2010
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Kit Carson signed photo sells for $57k
The portrait of the great American Civil War soldier and guide has doubled its estimate
Posted: 2 February 2010
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Today in history... the Beatles' last public performance
January 30, 1969: far hairier than when the public last saw them, the Beatles play on a rooftop
Posted: 30 January 2010
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J.D. Salinger (1919-2010) superb signed letter (PF53)
J.D. Salinger, one of the world's rarest signatures - available at Paul Fraser Collectibles
Posted: 29 January 2010
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Jackson-Presley marriage certificate brings $70k
The pop legend is officially among the most valuable signatures, as proved at auction last weekend
Posted: 29 January 2010
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Cromwell's Civil War letters head to auction
A number of historical documents written and signed by Oliver Cromwell are selling at Bonhams
Posted: 28 January 2010
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Today in History... Henry VIII dies
January 28 1547: The King who broke with the Catholic Church goes to meet his maker
Posted: 28 January 2010
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$60k for a portrait of Lincoln 'in very good spirits'
A signed photograph of the US President, reportedly in a good mood, will auction in New York
Posted: 25 January 2010
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Muhammad Ali autograph photograph (PF100)
Superb 14 x 11 photograph autographed by Muhammad Ali
Posted: 24 January 2010
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Signed 'Fab Four' postcard for sale
A rare fanclub postcard boasting signatures of all four Beatles should prove a hit at auction
Posted: 24 January 2010
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Moonwalkers (PF37) a photo featuring signatures of a representative of each of the Six Apollo lunar-landing missions
A stunning lunar surface photo signed by a member of each Apollo lunar-landing mission
Posted: 22 January 2010
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Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) signed letter to his wife Gala (PF38)
"Each day I find it more difficult to understand how other people can live without being Gala or Salvador Dali"
Posted: 22 January 2010
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Einstein's gift to his mentor estimated at $8k
An inscribed 1934 copy of the genius' book, Mein Welt, for friend Max Talmey will sell at Heritage
Posted: 21 January 2010
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Today in history... the greatest golfer Jack Nicklaus was born
January 21, 1940: We look at how Nicklaus's legendary career helped an artist to auction success
Posted: 21 January 2010
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Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985) original signed print (PF44)
A superb signed print from 'the quintessential Jewish artist of the twentieth century', Marc Chagall
Posted: 20 January 2010
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Today in history... John F Kennedy becomes US President
20 January, 1961: ‘Ask not what your country can do for you...’ begins JFK, as a political icon is born
Posted: 20 January 2010
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Apollo 11 (1969) (PT19)
A superb set of three 8 x 10 inch official NASA photographs, each signed by the Apollo crew
Posted: 19 January 2010
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Charles Schulz (Charlie Brown & Charlie Schulz) signed copy (PF49)
A signed copy of Charlie Brown and Charlie Schulz with dust-jacket
Posted: 19 January 2010
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Charles Schulz (Snoopy's Philosophy) signed copy (PF47)
A signed copy with a hand drawing of Snoopy
Posted: 19 January 2010
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Interview: Bobby Livingston, RR Auction - a life spent in autographs
'The most rewarding part is items with historical significance,' say sautograph expert Bobby Livingston
Posted: 19 January 2010
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Lance Armstrong (1971 - ) an autographed copy of Every Second Counts (PF41)
A beautifully autographed copy of his Autobiography, Every Second Counts
Posted: 19 January 2010
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Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002) signed copy of Karsh a Fifty-Year Retrospective (PF61)
A signed copy of one of the greatest photographic books
Posted: 19 January 2010
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Andy Warhol (Marilyn Monroe)
When two icons combine it makes for a superb piece...
Posted: 18 January 2010
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Einstein's 'Zionist' signature could bring $15k
An inscribed photo, to the then-president of the World Zionist Organisation, will auction online
Posted: 18 January 2010
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Rare signed photo of Honest Abe fetches $103k
A high quality signed image of President Abraham Lincoln has sold for 10 times its estimate
Posted: 17 January 2010
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Letter from George Washington to Thomas Jefferson fetches $25k
A cheque signed by the first president of the United States also sells and doubles its estimate
Posted: 16 January 2010
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Today in history... Martin Luther King Jr was born
January 15, 1929: the human rights icon whose legacy lives on is born in Atlanta, US
Posted: 15 January 2010
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Cheque signed by the Father of America to auction
A cheque signed by first President George Washington is to sell today for up to $10k
Posted: 14 January 2010
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Today in history... Lewis Carroll dies
January 14, 1898: The eminent children’s author passes away aged 65 in Guildford, England
Posted: 14 January 2010
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Portrait of a friendship valued at €400k
Ingres's drawings of Marcotte d'Argenteuil, among his most important, are up for sale
Posted: 13 January 2010
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Henry VIII personal divorce plea (1491-1547) (PT248)
Henry VIII's personal divorce plea - the letter that changed the course of history
Posted: 12 January 2010
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Washington's letter to Jefferson to auction at $25k
A note by the first US President will sell with Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman manuscripts
Posted: 12 January 2010
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It could be you - $10,000 Prize Draw
Free entry. One lucky subscriber will win a £5,000 ($7,500) Autograph portfolio. Two runners up will receive prizes valued at £1,000 ($1,500)
Posted: 10 January 2010
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Adolf Hitler's knife for sale
A U-boat captain's autograph and a propaganda book also go under the hammer
Posted: 8 January 2010
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Elvis Presley (1935–1977) signed photograph (PF26)
A superb signed photograph with a smiling Elvis Presley
Posted: 8 January 2010
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Elvis Presley (1935–1977) autographed vintage photograph (PF22)
A signed vintage postcard photograph showing a handsome head and shoulders shot of a brooding Elvis...
Posted: 8 January 2010
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Today in History... Parliament votes to put Charles I on trial
January 6 1649: for the first time, a king stands accused of treason
Posted: 6 January 2010
Last updated: 8 January 2013
