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David Kohler, SCP Auctions interview: ‘Great pieces bring great prices’
Following SCP's recent sale of Muhammad Ali’s fight trunks, founder David Kohler chats with us
Posted: 31 December 2011
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Eddie Van Halen guitar auctions at Charitybuzz - with bids already at $12,500
Described as 'second only to Jimi Hendrix,' Van Halen's 1999 Wolfgang guitar is selling for charity
Posted: 29 December 2011
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'From fine wines to Peanuts comic art - choose rare collectibles in the New Year'
Paul offers tips to help your 2012 collecting - including what you can learn from wine and comics
Posted: 28 December 2011
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HA.com sells baseball collection of Dr Mark W Cooper – ‘history’s best-known’
HA.com says Dr Mark W Cooper’s collection is ‘the best-known documentation’ of baseball’s history
Posted: 28 December 2011
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Top Five: Collectibles types you should consider buying in 2012
We pick our Top Five best performing areas in 2011 - with an eye on where the action will be in 2012
Posted: 28 December 2011
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Buzz Aldrin autographs and space memorabilia are 'ones to watch' in 2012
In the latest in our series of 'favourite festive collectibles', we look at astronaut Buzz Aldrin's autograph
Posted: 26 December 2011
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John F Kennedy's autographed Christmas card... From beyond the grave
Ever received an Xmas gift from somebody famous? How about from the deceased John F Kennedy...?
Posted: 25 December 2011
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Paul McCartney autographs offer you a Wonderful Christmas – and stunning returns
Are you ready for Christmas? Paul Fraser Collectibles looks at its favourite festive collectibles for sale
Posted: 24 December 2011
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‘Want last-minute Christmas gifts or advice? Then look no further...’
In the run-up to Xmas, Paul shows you some of his favourite potential collectible Christmas gifts...
Posted: 21 December 2011
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Captain Scott's farewell letter to his financier could deliver $233,000
Captain Scott of the Antarctic wrote a few farewell letters whilst waiting to die in the Polar ice
Posted: 20 December 2011
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Profiles In History memorabilia auction makes stars of McQueen and Monroe
Steve's racing overalls and Marilyn's invite to JFK's birthday bash fared well at Profiles In History
Posted: 19 December 2011
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Elizabeth Taylor Christian Dior gown sells for $362,500 at Christie's New York
Elizabeth Taylor's Christian Dior gown with brocade and matching purse starred in Christie's NY sale
Posted: 18 December 2011
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Charlotte Bronte miniature manuscript sells for over $1m at Sotheby's auction
A miniature manuscript by Charlotte Bronte, author of Jane Eyre, excited bidders at Sotheby's auction
Posted: 16 December 2011
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Sotheby’s auctions Steve Jobs-signed Apple founding document for $1.6m in NY
Signed by Steve Jobs and his two partners, this document founded Apple – and changed the world
Posted: 14 December 2011
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Bruce Springsteen auction: signed ‘Born to Run’ photograph sells at Charitybuzz
Charitybuzz’s autographed image of Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons is one-of-a-kind
Posted: 13 December 2011
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eBay auctions Lady Gaga nude signed sketch by crooner Tony Bennett
Showing Lady Gaga as she was born, eBay is auctioning a sketch by Tony Bennett for good causes
Posted: 13 December 2011
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Julien's auctions Michael Jackson belongings from final Los Angeles home
Items from Michael Jackson's final resting place are auctioning at Julien's high profile sale this week
Posted: 13 December 2011
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Charlie Chaplin's ‘first’ hat auctions with $24,000 estimate at Sotheby’s New York
The first bowler hat worn by English silent star Charlie Chaplin is auctioning at Sotheby’s in New York
Posted: 12 December 2011
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Da Vinci, Bill Gates and Codex Leicester: why it pays to invest in genius
Sold for $5.12m in 1980, and for $30.8m in 1994, Da Vinci's Codex Leicester is a truly great investment
Posted: 12 December 2011
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Manchester United football memorabilia plate found to be 'fake' in UK auction
Estimated at £100,000, this plate brought bids of £40,000 before the winner deemed it a 'reproduction'
Posted: 12 December 2011
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John Hancock signed lottery ticket set to be the biggest winner at Americana auction
With free franks and rare currency on offer, the John Hancock signed lottery ticket is still the prize
Posted: 9 December 2011
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Lady GaGa memorabilia: it's a 'Fame Monster' for collectors at Julien's auction
Is she the next Madonna? Lady GaGa's memorabilia seemed to be gaining on Madonna at Julien's auction
Posted: 8 December 2011
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Clyde Tombaugh: the autographs and life of the man who discovered Pluto
The late Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto and remains a legend whose autograph is highly collectible
Posted: 7 December 2011
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'Lawrence of Arabia' pocket knife is withdrawn from Charterhouse UK auction
Charterhouse's auction will no longer offer a pocket knife possibly owned by 'Lawrence of Arabia'...
Posted: 7 December 2011
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'Rare Beatles memorabilia: how to buy it for less than other collectors are paying'
HA.com's auction of a rare signed Meet the Beatles LP could bring $100,000+, so here's an alternative
Posted: 7 December 2011
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Top Five Rediscovered Collectibles - gems which should never have been lost
After intriguing claims of a rediscovered portrait of Jane Austen, here are our top five re-found collectibles
Posted: 7 December 2011
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Video: Michael Jackson's Memorabilia Collection at Julien's Auctions
Unique pieces from the Michael Jackson Memorabilia Collection starred at Julien's weekend sale
Posted: 7 December 2011
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Alternative investments provide diversity amid S&P uncertainty
Alternative investments are increasingly attractive as S&P warns of debt ratings fall in Eurozone
Posted: 6 December 2011
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Signed Meet the Beatles LP - one of five known - could bring $75,000 at HA.com
Signed Meet the Beatles LPs are famously scarce, but how about owning a signed Hard Day's Night...?
Posted: 6 December 2011
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Autograph investment opportunities can offset falling house prices
Falling house prices have sparked an increased interest in alternative investment opportunities
Posted: 5 December 2011
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Marilyn Monroe photographs auction for $300,000 at Julien's sale
Early 1946 photographs of Marilyn Monroe starred in Julien's Icons & Idols memorabilia auction
Posted: 5 December 2011
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Apollo 13 checklist brings $388,375 World Record price at HA.com space sale
The checklist marked with calculations to get the Apollo 13 crew home has exceeded all expectations
Posted: 3 December 2011
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Bonhams auctions rare Monroe photographs 'in 3D' with $90,000 estimate
Rare unseen 3D photographs of Marilyn Monroe at a 1952 party are auctioning at Bonhams, this month
Posted: 2 December 2011
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Safe haven investments hold key to your financial security
Safe haven investments: the holy grail for investors tired of fluctuating stocks
Posted: 2 December 2011
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The alternative asset that can rescue the 'lost decade'
Household net incomes are plummeting. Discover how to recoup your losses with this alternative asset
Posted: 1 December 2011
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Amy Winehouse dress auctions 'at four times estimate' for $67,208 in London
Amy Winehouse's dress from her Back to Black LP starred at Kerry Taylor's dress auction in London
Posted: 30 November 2011
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Mark Twain books and autographs still entice collectors after all these years
The US author Mark Twain was born today in history – but his history is very much alive for collectors
Posted: 30 November 2011
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Richard Jurek's space-flown $2 bills - the story of the Jefferson Space Museum
Intrigued by astronauts' habit of carrying $2 bills into space, Richard Jurek owns a full flown collection
Posted: 30 November 2011
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Bonhams auctions George Harrison amp from Beatles 'Revolver' and 'Sgt. Pepper'
George Harrison's Vox amp from The Beatles 'Revolver' and 'Sgt. Pepper' is selling at Bonhams
Posted: 29 November 2011
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Jefferson Space Museum displays a world-class collection of space-flown $2 bills
A new online museum has shown the surprising space-flight career of President Thomas Jefferson
Posted: 29 November 2011
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Steve Jobs signed Apple founding contract auctions 'for $150,000' at Sotheby's
A 1976 manuscript signed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs could bring $150,000 in Sotheby's auction
Posted: 29 November 2011
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Tintin cartoons signed by moonwalkers float to $132,400 at Artcurial auction
Artcurial's highly successful Tintin auction starred a book signed by moonwalkers including Buzz Aldrin
Posted: 28 November 2011
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Winston Churchill documents sell at three-figure sums - including from his funeral
A Churchill wartime letter could auction for a low price - and we have our own rare documents in stock
Posted: 28 November 2011
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HA.com auctions Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers uniform for $358,500 in US
Plus '2011 is the year of the signed baseball' says HA.com following this Ty Cobb Tigers uniform
Posted: 27 November 2011
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John Lennon's handwritten note-to-self is worth remembering at Gotta Have It
The 'to-do list' note, handwritten by John Lennon, mentions marmalade, cats and a cursed diamond
Posted: 27 November 2011
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Julien Green's Leviathan manuscript expected to make a monstrous $239,000
A handwritten manuscript of Julien Green's 'a terrible and hopeless romance' Leviathan is to sell
Posted: 26 November 2011
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Sotheby's auctions Raymond Chandler classic 'Big Sleep' and other books
This December, Sotheby's Fine Books sale will include rare editions of Raymond Chandler's Big Sleep
Posted: 26 November 2011
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'Real Deal' - HISTORY Channel's new auction TV series debuts this weekend
The HISTORY Channel's 'Real Deal' show is billed as 'the most authentic auction-based TV series yet'
Posted: 25 November 2011
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Apollo 12 crew autograph set offers £895 bargain for space collectors
Want an Apollo autograph set for Xmas - without spending thousands? Look no further than Apollo 12
Posted: 24 November 2011
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Christie’s Harry Houdini straightjacket brings $46,980 – 50% over estimate
Harry Houdini’s $46,980 straightjacket went for twice as much as a similar piece, three years ago
Posted: 24 November 2011
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Top Five Collectible Magazines - from Life to Playboy
With striking images and groundbreaking stories, here are our top five collectible magazines
Posted: 23 November 2011
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Video: Monroe memorabilia auction stars ‘never seen’ Some Like It Hot video
Julien’s Auctions upcoming sale stars an unseen Monroe video from the set of 1959’s Some Like It Hot
Posted: 23 November 2011
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'Why stock market gambles pale compared to the booming collectibles markets'
Paul looks at how Thomas Cook's falling stock price starkly contrasts the booming collectibles markets
Posted: 23 November 2011
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'Rolling Stones drugs bust art' by Richard Hamilton auctions at Bonhams
This Rolling Stones artwork by legendary Pop Artist Hamilton will auction at Bonhams, next Tuesday
Posted: 22 November 2011
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Taylor Swift memorabilia auctions alongside Katy Perry and Coldplay for charity
Taylor Swift's signed guitar, Katy Perry's tour jacket and a memorabilia piece from Coldplay are for sale
Posted: 22 November 2011
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Abraham Lincoln 'white rabbits' letter is worth following to this California sale
A letter to a kind benefactor who gifted white rabbits to Abraham Lincoln's bereaved son is auctioning
Posted: 21 November 2011
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'Lost Dauphin' Louis Charles's rare autograph finds its way to $30,000 at sale
This autograph is by the last of the French Royal line, Louis Charles, known as the 'Lost Dauphin'
Posted: 20 November 2011
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John F Kennedy ‘posthumous autograph’ – one of just 30 – appears for sale
President JFK’s ‘final autograph’ sold for $39,000 – but how about a signature from ‘after’ his death?
Posted: 18 November 2011
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Liberace jewellery, memorabilia and photographs auction at Mid-Hudson Galleries
Mid-Hudson Galleries' auction shows that before Elton John, Madonna or Lady Gaga, there was Liberace...
Posted: 18 November 2011
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Original Tintin artwork showcased at Artcurial's 'Universe of Hergé' auction
Books, toys, original artwork, a statue of Tintin and even moonwalkers' autographs are on offer
Posted: 18 November 2011
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Oscar Bluemner's Illusion of a Prairie leads American art sale alongside Frederic Church
Two O'Keeffe masterpieces and a 'pivotal' Milton Avery will appear with Bluemner and Church...
Posted: 18 November 2011
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Elizabeth I's historical significance - a look at the Elizabethan Age and its collectibles
Remembered as a Golden Age, Elizabeth I's reign offers some valuable items of historical significance
Posted: 17 November 2011
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George Washington's Inaugural Address manuscript stirs collectors to $182,000
The handwritten piece by George Washington from his undelivered inaugural address sold at Christie's
Posted: 17 November 2011
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Paul McCartney handwritten letter to ‘wannabe drummer’ hits $54,994
A signed, handwritten McCartney letter ‘altered the knowledge in my specialist field’ said Christie’s expert
Posted: 17 November 2011
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Rabindranath Tagore poems manuscripts auction at Sotheby's New York
Manuscripts by Rabindranath Tagore, who reshaped Bengal's literature, poems and music, are up for sale
Posted: 17 November 2011
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John Lennon signed 'Bed Peace' art sells for $154,000 at Christie's auction
Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Bed Peace' art sign proved its 1960s icon status at Christie's in London
Posted: 16 November 2011
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Thomas Jefferson signed letter brings a message from history to Spink Smythe
From the time of the American Revolution, the letter is signed by Virginia's governor Thomas Jefferson
Posted: 14 November 2011
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Muhammad Ali leads boxer Joe Frazier tributes - with collectors set to follow
Following legend Joe Frazier's sad passing this week, collectors will be looking to honour his legacy
Posted: 8 November 2011
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Radiohead 'Kid A' signed eBay guitar could rock to $12,945-plus for charity
This guitar was used to record revered Oxfordshire quintent Radiohead's Kid A and Amnesiac LPs...
Posted: 8 November 2011
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Edward Elgar Third Symphony sketch leaves for sale at Bonhams
Part of the collection of Edward Elgar's beloved Vera Hockman, they're from his unfinished Third Symphony
Posted: 7 November 2011
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'Lost Dauphin' Louis Charles's autograph spells a once in a lifetime opportunity
Calligraphy exercises of the 'Lost Dauphin' who died after the French Revolution could bring $50,000
Posted: 2 November 2011
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Reggie Kray’s prison manuscript letters appear for sale at Gary Don, UK
Kray’s letters and ephemera date to 1988, written while in a ‘relationship’ with a Bradford woman
Posted: 25 October 2011
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Sir Bobby Robson scores $239,151 auction victory for cancer charities
The legendary international manager's foundation's sale included a Jose Mourinho award among its lots
Posted: 24 October 2011
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Mahatma Gandhi signed letter has peaceful victory at Nate D Sanders
A letter signed by the Indian pacifist and leader Mahatma Gandhi achieved $20,572 this week
Posted: 13 October 2011
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Mahatma Gandhi 'non violence' letter's '$7,000-plus' bids close tomorrow
'My doctrine of non-violence is making slow headway,' writes Gandhi in this handwritten note
Posted: 10 October 2011
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John Lennon signed letter to a fan enthusing about meditation is for sale
Addressed to 'Jean' in 1967, this letter is written in an easygoing style by the then-Beatle John Lennon
Posted: 6 October 2011
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Signed Churchill portrait photo by Yousuf Karsh could be victorious this week
Sometimes called the 'roaring lion', this belligerent pose of Churchill is known around the world
Posted: 3 October 2011
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Birth of the US Navy: President John Adams's letter confirms America's first ships
Written in 1776, the missive marks a crucial stage in preparations for the War of Independence
Posted: 28 September 2011
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Signed LP for doctor who 'saved The Beatles' Ed Sullivan show' sells at Case
'Thanks for the JABS from George Harrison,' writes this note from a crucial moment in rock history
Posted: 26 September 2011
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'Holy Grail of space autograph collecting' featuring all 12 moonwalkers up for sale
From Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt, every one has signed
Posted: 25 September 2011
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Bow to the Boss... Bruce Springsteen $3,000 Fender guitar is for sale
Personally autographed by the Born in the USA singer, this rock 'n' roll axe is sure to attract bids...
Posted: 23 September 2011
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Hank Marvin's signed guitar rocks auction for Cancer Research UK
Other highlights include an acoustic guitar donated by Free and Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers
Posted: 20 September 2011
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The Story of... The 'James Dean Effect' and when the good die young
The "James Dean Effect" is recognised everywhere, from top science journals to the offices of Forbes
Posted: 14 September 2011
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'The nicest, sweetest letters in the world'... James Dean's love notes are for sale
Love letters sent by the tragic movie star to his girlfriend will be offered at Christie's in London
Posted: 12 September 2011
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'Failed' space mission Apollo 13 could win at Astronaut Scholarship Fund sale
A triple-signed lunar map from the team that never reached the Moon is doing well at this auction
Posted: 31 August 2011
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James Dean, Marilyn Monroe: 'the former Hollywood legend has a lot to answer for...'
James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and even a devoted Forbes list... Death plays a big part in collectibles
Posted: 31 August 2011
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John Hancock's signature from just before Declaration of Independence is for sale
This autograph on a document about British prisoners will go under the hammer on September 13
Posted: 30 August 2011
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This collector is Please Pleased with their $14,740 rare Beatles record
Signed not once but twice by each of the Fab Four, this 7" could now be the world's 10th most valuable
Posted: 30 August 2011
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'Please, Please give it to me...' Rare double-signed Beatles single heads auction
The sale will also offer John Lennon's cap and even a piece of the legendary Cavern Club's stage
Posted: 24 August 2011
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Jerry Leiber writer of Elvis's Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock dies aged 78
With co-writer Mike Stoller, Leiber changed music forever - and his legacy will live on in collectibles
Posted: 23 August 2011
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Orville Wright's collectibles are flying sky-high 140 years after his birth
The Wright brother was born today, August 19, in 1871 and changed the world of travel forever...
Posted: 19 August 2011
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Record $8,652 figure set for Barack Obama signed letter
A 2009 handwritten letter from the US president to a disgruntled citizen has sold in the US
Posted: 18 August 2011
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Lindbergh first flight signed cover floats high at Raritan's rare stamp auction
A signed cover from another pioneering aviator, Wiley Post, is also going under the hammer
Posted: 17 August 2011
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Question of signatures... Have you tried the BBC's new autographs quiz?
Put your skills to the test in this fun quiz, featuring a cameo appearance by Paul Fraser Collectibles
Posted: 10 August 2011
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Gibson guitar signed by Taj Mahal and Elvis sells to keep the blues alive
Elvis Costello, that is... The New Wave legend is among the legendary signers of this Les Paul
Posted: 9 August 2011
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'Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks... For top collectibles, follow the pioneers...'
They made a big difference during their lifetimes - and are still influencing collectors' lives to this day
Posted: 3 August 2011
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RAF 'Book of Heroes' which impressed Churchill soars to $55,000
Described as 'part of Britain's historical DNA', the book far surpassed expectations at Bonhams
Posted: 3 August 2011
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Collectors set to scrap over $38,000 Bruce Lee handwritten signed letter
A 1966 letter written by the great martial artist could star at Dynasty Auctions in Hong Kong on August 6
Posted: 2 August 2011
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Composer Bach died today... But still makes sweet music for collectors
Since his death in 1750, the German composer's collectibles have become increasing sought-after...
Posted: 28 July 2011
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Aerosmith legend Steve Tyler auctions signed Guitar Hero axe for charity
As the US rockers make their first LP in a decade, American Idol judge Tyler is helping a good cause
Posted: 26 July 2011
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Charles Dickens, Aldous Huxley and others star at National Book Auctions
Signed works by a number of legendary authors are set to draw collectors from far and wide
Posted: 25 July 2011
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Playing for high stakes... $1m Tetris game is offered on eBay
An extremely rare version of the iconic game is being offered by an optimistic owner
Posted: 22 July 2011
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Your chance to own $15,000 Jerry Garcia stage-used guitar strap
Deadheads are fighting over Grateful Dead collectibles at the Gotta Have It! Rock & Roll Auction
Posted: 21 July 2011
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Neil Armstrong rare autographs: 'A small step offers you a large profit'
Before Neil Armstrong jetted to the moon in 1969, NASA collected his autograph. A clever idea...
Posted: 20 July 2011
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The Story of… How Neil Armstrong became the world's most valuable living signature
With an average price of $9,600, Neil Armstrong's autograph remains the world's most desirable
Posted: 20 July 2011
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Collectors 'all shook up' by $20,000 Elvis Presley set list auction
A set list for the King's 1961 Pearl Harbour performance will star at an online auction this week
Posted: 19 July 2011
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The $400,000 journals of the 'Angel of Death' Josef Mengele
Extensive handwritten texts penned by the infamous Nazi war criminal are to sell this week
Posted: 19 July 2011
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Harry Potter collectibles to star in collection offered for charity on eBay
A range of memorabilia from celebrities as diverse as Alan Shearer and Danii Minogue is on offer
Posted: 18 July 2011
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Your chance to own a unique World War II 'book of heroes'
The signatures of 107 RAF flying officers are coming to Bonhams in August with a $13,000 estimate
Posted: 15 July 2011
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'Earliest' and only privately-owned Jane Austen manuscript brings $1.6m
The Watsons, written in 1804, has tripled its estimate at a Sotheby's auction in London
Posted: 14 July 2011
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Revealed: the fight for Jackie Kennedy's $25,000 signed condolence letter
The latest instalment in the 'Curse of the Kennedys' is being played out in a US court legal battle...
Posted: 14 July 2011
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The Story of… Live Aid on the collectibles markets
Many of the artists who made Live Aid such a success are today valuable on the collectibles market
Posted: 13 July 2011
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Tiger Woods to Profumo: 'Scandal kills traditional investments - but collectibles prosper'
The News International phone hacking allegations have become one of our era's biggest scandals...
Posted: 13 July 2011
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Declaration of Independence signer's autograph claims $24,800
An indenture, signed by the elusive Thomas Nelson Jr, excited bidders at Ira and Larry Goldberg
Posted: 11 July 2011
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As Ringo turns 71 today, he's still helping to carry The Beatles' flame
While the Fab Four's legendary drummer celebrates a Happy Birthday, we look at his memorabilia...
Posted: 7 July 2011
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Bid Me Baby One More Time... Britney's wedding memorabilia sells on eBay
This unique collection includes special invitations, unseen photographs and even a signed K-Fed hat...
Posted: 5 July 2011
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All American hero Ronald Reagan honoured in London
Now recognised as one of the finest Presidents in recent years, his stock is set to rise...
Posted: 4 July 2011
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All collectibles are not created equal - the value of the Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, the document which founded the United States of America was signed
Posted: 4 July 2011
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Napoleon Bonaparte memorabilia conquering the collectibles markets
One of the most famous generals in history, his items are still sought after by investors...
Posted: 1 July 2011
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Rare vintage signed photograph of the Beatles sells for $25,000
Featuring bold, felt tip signatures from 1965, the photograph will make a fantastic investment
Posted: 1 July 2011
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'One of the most striking pieces of Gemini memorabilia we've seen in years'
Following an extraordinary Apollo 11 piece, an space memorabilia auction has a gem from Gemini
Posted: 30 June 2011
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How to reduce your $1.7m debt with collectibles (if you're an NFL legend)
After running into bother with the taxman, legend 'Fuzzy' Thurston is selling his Superbowl ring...
Posted: 27 June 2011
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Paul Fraser Collectibles' Top Five… Henry VIII collectibles
Henry VIII took the throne on June 24 1509. The next 37 years were a wild ride, as this list shows
Posted: 24 June 2011
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Why George V's 100th Anniversary could be your time to profit from autographs
We examine the effect landmark anniversaries can have on the values of historic Royal autographs...
Posted: 22 June 2011
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A smashing future lies ahead for Wimbledon's tennis memorabilia...
Historically less valuable than other sports collectibles, tennis now has more interest from China
Posted: 20 June 2011
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Set of Albert Einstein letters could deliver $100,000 in Florida sale, next week
These historic pages chart Einstein's correspondence exchanging his scientific thoughts with a colleague
Posted: 20 June 2011
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'Always Yvonne my mind...' Rediscovered Elvis fan letter auctions in the UK
A personal letter from the King is up for sale, after 40-odd years stashed in a fan's handbag
Posted: 14 June 2011
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Surrealist of the Surrealists... Modigliani, Picasso and Miró art sells in London
As the Miró retrospective continues to the Tate Modern, collectors can get even closer to his works...
Posted: 14 June 2011
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Button and Hamilton's 'hell of a race' could spell victory for F1 collectors
How do you tell if a sportsman's signature will be worth more years into the future? Here's a key tip...
Posted: 13 June 2011
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Revealing one of the few single items signed by every Apollo astronaut...
This extraordinary stamp sheet, including Armstrong and Aldrin's signatures, could float above $10,000
Posted: 9 June 2011
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Beat rising hedge fund charges by investing in a Moonwalker's signature
Does your hedge fund charge you performance fees? Here's an alternative investment idea...
Posted: 5 June 2011
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Oasis collectibles go Supersonic as collectors keep 'Cool Britannia' alive
Noel Gallagher and his former band are enjoying growing popularity among memorabilia collectors
Posted: 29 May 2011
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Sweet music: Guitar signed by Jagger & Richards leads charity auction
The axe, autographed by The Rolling Stones frontmen, is already poised to break its estimate...
Posted: 27 May 2011
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Signed Hitler letter could make $8,000 at Mullock's sale
A 1932 letter that enabled Hitler to run for president comes to auction in June
Posted: 25 May 2011
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Apollo assets: leave your inflation worries behind with space autographs
Inflation is hitting Britain's biggest tax payers hard, but there is an alternative solution...
Posted: 23 May 2011
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Signed Obama letter guns for $10,000 at Goldberg auction
Political collectors and autograph investors will fight over Obama's signed letter later this month
Posted: 23 May 2011
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The ongoing legacy of Queen Catherine of Aragon's divorce from Henry VIII
On May 23 in 1533, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer ruled Henry VIII's first marriage illegal
Posted: 23 May 2011
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'Trials must come because of some great wickedness' - Eisenhower letters are to sell
The General and President's letters are up for sale, alongside a John C Fremont archive, today
Posted: 20 May 2011
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Collecting tip of the day: Turn your autograph investment on its head
Looking for the edge over the competition? Here's a hint from Paul Fraser Collectibles to help…
Posted: 19 May 2011
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The mysterious signature of non-existent political staffer Mrs E Adams
The value of political autographs can vary wildly, but what if no one answers to the written name?
Posted: 12 May 2011
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Murderer! The notorious collectibles of Lincoln's assassin: John Wilkes Booth
Born today in 1838, the Confederate sympathiser shot his victim in a Washington DC theatre
Posted: 10 May 2011
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18% growth for Britain's richest could spark collectibles market surge
The latest Sunday Times Rich List figures may be even better news for rare collectibles
Posted: 9 May 2011
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Amelia Earhart and Orville Wright could ride high at James T McCusker's auction
Signed covers by the different pioneers of aviation are set to go under the hammer this month
Posted: 9 May 2011
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Our Top Five... Elusive autographs
Autographs have been sort after throughout history and some have become like the Holy Grail
Posted: 4 May 2011
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Will & Kate Royal collectibles: 'It's a Royal wedding for Will & Kate - and a royal time for collectors'
How the sheer popularity of the Royal wedding could have a big impact on the collectors' markets...
Posted: 27 April 2011
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Hitchcock's '$49,000' Stage Fright storyboard has collectors in suspense
A revealing pre-production storyboard for Alfred Hitchcock's 1950 film is selling at Bonhams in June
Posted: 26 April 2011
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Death row pardons signed by Queen Elizabeth II come to auction
Three death row pardons signed by the Queen are being sold by Unique Auctions in May
Posted: 22 April 2011
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From General to President: Eisenhower archive commands $56,800 at Heritage
Dwight Eisenhower's letters to his brother will make an excellent investment for their new owner
Posted: 15 April 2011
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Ancient accumulation: The autograph manuscript collections of the Library of Alexandria
Including handwritten texts from Plato, Euclid and Sophocles, it shows how old the tradition is
Posted: 13 April 2011
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Space memorabilia, Apollo autographs... 'You can benefit by looking to the stars'
The 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's mission met with celebrations and a World Record sale this week
Posted: 13 April 2011
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Astute investors can beat inflation by collecting space autographs
As inflation stays high, alternative investments such as astronauts' autographs look increasingly attractive
Posted: 12 April 2011
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A fight to the finish as Jesse James signed photo sells for $51,240
A signed photograph of the notorious outlaw Jesse James almost doubled its estimate in Chicago
Posted: 11 April 2011
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First Beatles contract expected to be an $81,000 smash hit
A 1961 contract signed by a Beatles line-up including Pete Best is at auction in London on April 14
Posted: 11 April 2011
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'I really have a baby of my own!' Queen's signed letters make $7,600 at sale
Two letters written more than half a century ago show the motherly side to the Queen
Posted: 8 April 2011
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'Speak softly and carry a big stick' - Roosevelt's proverb could bring $80,000
A letter containing the first known use of the much-quoted aphorism will sell in New York tomorrow
Posted: 7 April 2011
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Reassuring Reagan letters set for '$9,000' sale at Swann Auction Galleries
Two signed letters from US President Ronald Reagan are coming to auction in April
Posted: 4 April 2011
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The legacy of Martin Luther King continues to enthral the masses
Martin Luther King was assassinated 44 years ago today - we look at his collectible heritage
Posted: 4 April 2011
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"I'll never love anyone else" - Elizabeth Taylor's first love letters come to auction
The movie star's letters to her first love are expected to make more than $25,000 in April
Posted: 29 March 2011
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Flying high: Charles Lindbergh-themed airmail could be worth a packet
The Spooner collection of material related to the aviator will auction at Daniel F Kelleher
Posted: 29 March 2011
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Chess legends and the Beatles: something for everyone at Philip Weiss Auctions
The auction will include music memorabilia and the board Bobby Fischer became chess champion on
Posted: 23 March 2011
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Presidential power: '$10,000' Obama handwritten letter heads to auction
A handwritten letter signed by the US president is the leading lot at a Miami auction tonight
Posted: 23 March 2011
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'Saviour of Europe' Pitt the Younger's most important State Papers are for sale
A selection of highly important British manuscripts are to sell - they would be worth millions if American
Posted: 23 March 2011
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Rediscovered manuscript from Abraham Lincoln's legal career sold at Bloomington's
The valuable document was acquired by the seller for free in a box which was given away
Posted: 21 March 2011
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A 'relentless pursuit of truth' - a letter from Gandhi in 1919 could bring $16,000
India's great social reformer and political leader Mohandas Gandhi will be strong draw at Bonhams
Posted: 14 March 2011
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Wanted: Dead or Alive - signed Jesse James photo could be a steal at $30,000
The feared leader of a gang of bank robbers and outlaws will ride into Chicago next month
Posted: 14 March 2011
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Louis Bleriot is the first again as Dominic Winter warms up for an aviation sale
The first man to fly across the English Channel could rise once more at the UK auctioneer
Posted: 11 March 2011
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'Glimpses of a better world' - unpublished Churchill speech set for auction
An unpublished address by the great war leader from 1959 sells at Bonhams later this month
Posted: 6 March 2011
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'Keep writing in...' - letter from Elvis to please his fans could bring $20,000
Always generous, The King of Rock 'n' Roll wrote this long message for his fan club back in 1956
Posted: 3 March 2011
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Almost definitely Defoe - rediscovered papers may be by the Robinson Crusoe author
The handwritten, historic documents have turned up under floorboards in the UK
Posted: 1 March 2011
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Thomas Jefferson’s signed commission leads William Bunch’s US sale
The third US President will star at this Pennsylvania sale, alongside a classic Karmann Ghia car
Posted: 1 March 2011
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Could fluctuating property prices boost the appeal of collectible investments?
A London street has been named the UK's priciest, but might autographs be a better investment?
Posted: 28 February 2011
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The Oscars are over, but you can still ‘go forth’ for Colin Firth's collectibles
As Academy Awards stars nurse their hangovers, alternative investors should still be celebrating
Posted: 28 February 2011
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George Washington leads the way once more at Maryland manuscripts sale
Among the stamps and other collectibles in the sale are some very exciting Presidential writings...
Posted: 24 February 2011
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Charles II's own 'King's Speech' goes under the hammer at Bonhams
With his place on the throne uncertain, Charles was forced to apologise for a strange escape attempt
Posted: 20 February 2011
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Savers turn to collectibles as Bank of England 'downplays' rate hike
As the era of financial uncertainty continues, alternative investments look increasingly attractive
Posted: 17 February 2011
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Don't have a cow man - have some Simpsons collectibles instead
Today in 1997 the Simpsons' 167th episode aired making it the longest-running cartoon series ever
Posted: 9 February 2011
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A 'sign' of the times . . . Beatles and Disney autographs go up for sale
And many more are available for very investible prices later this month
Posted: 8 February 2011
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The Great Seal and signature of Good Queen Bess brings $22,500 in California
Collectors who ignored the Superbowl saw the Elizabeth I manuscript sold alongside a silver saddle
Posted: 7 February 2011
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The 1,000% Bonus: Churchill cheat knew the value of autographs
The arrest of a swindler in the UK offers a timely reminder of the worth of historic signatures
Posted: 4 February 2011
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Queen Elizabeth I signed manuscript could rule at Clars' auction
The document, including the Greal Seal, is sellling alongside letters by Presidents and Napoleon
Posted: 1 February 2011
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Neil Armstrong's ‘rarest living’ signature takes giant leaps in US auction
Three photographs bearing the autograph of the first moonwalker outdid expectations this weekend
Posted: 31 January 2011
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Does a 'Fab Fourology' degree confirm the value of Beatles memorabilia?
Here's why a Canadian student's new Beatles Master's Degree could be great news for collectors...
Posted: 28 January 2011
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The Royal and Noble manuscript collections of 'People's Poet' Edgar Guest
When not penning some of the USA's most popular poems, Guest appreciated the writings of others
Posted: 26 January 2011
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A collection fit for a King: Charles II letter could rule manuscripts sale
Over 100 handwritten documents from the great and the good of English history go under the hammer
Posted: 24 January 2011
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Space-flown Stars, Stripes 'n' Signatures: Apollo 11 signed flag brings $40,000
Carried to the Moon, this piece carries a personal inscription from Neil Armstrong to the collector
Posted: 23 January 2011
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On the Button... Church finds 'six figure' US Declaration signer's autograph
This rare autograph by Declaration of Independence signer Button Gwinnett has been found in the UK
Posted: 18 January 2011
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‘Collectibles give investment strength and predictability that other assets sorely lack’
From growing diamond prices to booming fine wines - the future of 2011's markets is plain to see...
Posted: 12 January 2011
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Video of the Week... Led Zeppelin's debut LP soars into rock history
Today in history, 1968, the first Led Zeppelin LP was released - and its power would defy the critics
Posted: 12 January 2011
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Your chance to own Neil Armstrong's 'rarest living signature' in California
The first Moonwalker's autograph is appearing with space memorabilia flown on all the Apollo missions
Posted: 6 January 2011
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Video of the Week... From Abbey Road to auction success
This week we look at the making of The Beatle's 'farewell' album, 1960's iconic Abbey Road LP
Posted: 5 January 2011
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'Buyer beware': fake Elvis and Babe Ruth autographs appear for sale
We advise you to do your research and only buy from reputable dealers - and here's why...
Posted: 4 January 2011
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Sure sign: how to make sure your autographs are the 'real deal'
As news reports warn of fake signatures on the collectibles markets, here we offer a few expert tips
Posted: 1 January 2011
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