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This area of collecting is often valued on the basis of its connection to an event or memory that is historical, sporting, cultural, or entertainment-related, but still touches on nearly every area of collectibles.

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Alan McGee music memorabilia collection auctions in Stockport, UK

'The man who discovered Oasis' is again auctioning his rock 'n' roll memorabilia, autographs and more

Posted: 22 February 2012
Gone with the Wind original painting could bring '$7,000' in online auction

Collectors will certainly give a damn when this rare original Gone with the Wind artwork sells in the US

Posted: 22 February 2012
Oscar award trophy auction offers 'more than a dozen statuettes'

The largest collection of Oscar trophies for sale, including an award for Citizen Kane, is for sale in LA

Posted: 22 February 2012
Steve Vai rare guitar auctions online - but why not get yourself a signed guitar?

As a Steve Vai guitar auctions in the US, we look at some autographed alternatives on the market

Posted: 22 February 2012
Titanic first class menu saved in a handbag speeds into British auction

Two great pieces of Titanic memorabilia - a first class menu and some keys - are going up for sale

Posted: 22 February 2012
Video: Warhol 'Apple' screenprint auctions in US - bringing two icons together

Andy Warhol's Apple art screenprint dates to 1985, and brought $30,000 at a US auction this week

Posted: 22 February 2012
Why Bruce Lee memorabilia should not be ignored

Bruce Lee memorabilia is experiencing a major surge in demand, and savvy investors can capitalise

Posted: 22 February 2012
Beatles/Roy Orbison autographed programme is for sale in Cheshire, UK

This 1963 programme is autographed by each of the Fab Four and will auction in Cheshire on Saturday

Posted: 20 February 2012
Whitney Houston memorabilia auction includes '$1,000' black dress

Memorabilia Collectors will gather to celebrate tragic 'Bodyguard' star Whitney Houston's life, next month

Posted: 20 February 2012
RMS Titanic radio Marconigrams from day of sinking auction in New York

Three Marconigrams, or radio telegrams, from RMS Titanic's rescue ships are going up for sale

Posted: 19 February 2012
Michael Jackson dressing gown from star's 1980s 'Bad' heyday auctions in UK

Gifted to a fan by Michael Jackson during a tour performance in Liverpool, this gown is now for sale

Posted: 17 February 2012
Stone Roses rare art by guitarist John Squire auctions in Manchester, UK

Can't wait for the Stone Roses reunion gigs? This artwork by guitarist/painter John Squire is up for sale

Posted: 17 February 2012
Captain Scott polar expedition book won't be left out in the cold at auction

Cherry Garrard's famous The Worst Journey in the World book described Captain Scott's polar expedition

Posted: 16 February 2012
Milhous Collection virtual tour - classic cars, musical instruments and more

Video: the Milhous brothers amassed their collection over 50 years. Now it's for sale - see more here

Posted: 16 February 2012
Ottoman Empire collectibles: the story of their auction success

Expect to hear much more about Ottoman Empire collectibles in coming years, as demand grows

Posted: 15 February 2012
Antique Texas map by Jacob de Cordova could find $50,000 at Texana auction

A whole auction is being devoted to Texana in two weeks' time, starring a Jacob de Cordova Texas map

Posted: 14 February 2012
Elvis Presley 'King's Crown' tooth auctions in UK memorabilia sale

A crown tooth for Elvis Presley is auctioning with a mould of the King's mouth in a UK memorabilia sale

Posted: 14 February 2012
A rare Declaration of Independence! Thomas Lynch Jr's autograph is for sale

Autographs by Declaration of Independence signers Thomas Lynch Jr and George Taylor are for sale

Posted: 13 February 2012
Gil Elvgren illustrative art 'Pin-Ups' will catch the eye of collectors in California

Another item involving Charlies Martignette's illustrative art collection is led by Gil Elvgren's Pin-Ups

Posted: 13 February 2012
Princess Diana 'Valentine's Day' card for Royal footman could bring $12,600

Lucky footman George received this autographed Valentine's Day card from Princess Diana herself

Posted: 13 February 2012
Titanic passengers' signed manuscripts sell in Oceanside memorabilia auction

Manuscript letters written in 1912 by a survivor and casualty of RMS Titanic are up for sale in New York

Posted: 13 February 2012
David Worrall, James Bond 'Most Famous Car' author talks '007' and cars

In this exclusive interview, David Worrall chats about the National Motor Museum's Bond In Motion expo

Posted: 12 February 2012
Diego Maradona’s last Argentina football shirt auctions in Chester, UK

Diego Maradona’s last match Argentina shirt worn for the 1994 World Cup is auctioning in a UK sale

Posted: 11 February 2012
Babe Ruth/Lou Gehrig baseball memorabilia goes under the hammer in Florida

A Florida auction house is offering bats and balls associated with legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig

Posted: 10 February 2012
Charles Dickens memorabilia: Why investors are acting now

The author's 200th birthday offers investors in Charles Dickens memorabilia great profit potential

Posted: 10 February 2012
Christie's April 'Green Auction' stars Salma Hayek and other celebrities

Christie's third Green Auction: BID to Save the Earth is happening in New York, with special guests

Posted: 10 February 2012
Daredevil #1 comic book - 9.6 quality with 'white pages' - auctions in Dallas

The first adventure of Stan Lee's Daredevil, with white pages and incredible 9.6 quality, is for sale

Posted: 9 February 2012
Jose Reyes's dreadlock hair snags $10,200 price in eBay charity auction

Baseball star Jose Reyes's transfer to the Miami Marlins came at the cost of his dreadlock hair

Posted: 9 February 2012
Madonna memorabilia up 8.82% pa since 2000

Madonna memorabilia is getting investors hot under the collar thanks to its alluring potential returns

Posted: 9 February 2012
'Pawn Kings' buy rare Les Paul guitar for $90,000 - then sell it for $110,000

Les Paul helped invent rock music as we know it - here's his ex-wife's Gibson SG Les Paul guitar

Posted: 9 February 2012
Tommy Smith Liverpool FC memorabilia could score $190,500 at auction

Liverpool FC footballer Tommy Smith is auctioning memorabilia and medals from his legendary career

Posted: 9 February 2012
Toulouse-Lautrec rare 1893 poster auctions in London sale, next week

Toulouse-Lautrec is held in the same esteem as Cézanne and Van Gogh; this poster by him is up for sale

Posted: 9 February 2012
'Online auction bidding boom means more global liquidity for collectibles'

More people are bidding online in the world's top auctions, throwing the doors open to fresh markets

Posted: 8 February 2012
Christie's online auction bids rise by 23% - get your mouse at the ready!

Online bidding is emerging as collectors' 'first choice' after Christie's web bids rose by 23% in 2011

Posted: 7 February 2012
JFK assassination books lead eclectic text and ephemera auction in New York

Amongst books relating to Dickens, Darwin and Civil War, volumes on JFK's assassination are for sale

Posted: 6 February 2012
Milhous Collection carousel and Wurlitzer Band Organ could spin to $1.5m

A 46-foot custom carousel and Wurlitzer is among the Milhous Collection highlights auctioning this month

Posted: 6 February 2012
Walt Disney rare collectibles: some great memorabilia buys for sale

A Mickey Mouse watch yesterday sold for $2,400; but you can buy authentic Disney collectibles for less

Posted: 6 February 2012
Colonel Gaddafi's wedding ring and bloodied shirt offered for sale for $2m

Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi's wedding ring and the bloodied shirt worn when captured are for sale

Posted: 3 February 2012
Princess Diana memorabilia: the pinnacle of royal collectibles?

Princess Diana memorabilia is up 19.60% pa since 2000, offering investors exciting profit potential

Posted: 3 February 2012
Amazing Spider-man #1 comic set to scale great heights at Morphy's auction

Among antique toys and banks, Morphy's comics sale will star an 8.5 graded Amazing Spider-man #1

Posted: 2 February 2012
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry's memorabilia goes under the hammer

A wealth of memorabilia, some of it related to Star Trek is being offered from Gene Roddenberry's estate

Posted: 2 February 2012
Superman Action Comics #1, rare '3.0' graded copy, auctions in online sale

Action Comics #1, Superman's first adventure and the 'most important comic book', is selling online

Posted: 2 February 2012
‘Two bright investment futures: and both offer rewards to savvy collectors’

Paul looks at the week’s news, and two countries which are having a greater influence in collectibles

Posted: 1 February 2012
Demuth Punch cigar figure appears for sale - could it bring $200,000?

Rare Demuth Punch cigar antiques regularly sell for six figures, and this example is auctioning next month

Posted: 1 February 2012
Pancho Villa's silver saddle rides to $718,000 World Record price at auction

Mexican renegade and revolutionary Pancho Villa's saddle was crafted with amazing silver details

Posted: 1 February 2012
The Story of... Charles Dickens and the fascination with the man and his collectibles

Charles Dickens is sometimes seen as the start of modern celebrity, and his memorabilia is valuable

Posted: 1 February 2012
Top Five: collectible icons from history with big anniversaries in 2012

Anniversaries are a big deal for collectors, with large sales and even bigger worldwide auction results

Posted: 1 February 2012
Video: Alan Wilder/Depeche Mode Collection exclusive footage

From rare synthesizers to stage costumes, here’s a new video of the Alan Wilder/Depeche Mode Collection

Posted: 1 February 2012
Australian Open tennis final coin sold for $3,051 in eBay auction

The coin tossed before the men's final of the Australian Tennis Open prompted 55 bids on eBay

Posted: 31 January 2012
David Kohler, SCP Auctions interview: 'Authenticity is very important' (Part Two)

Here is Part Two of our interview with SCP's David Kohler, who recently sold Muhammad Ali's fight trunks

Posted: 31 January 2012
Happy Birthday Johnny Rotten! Rare Sex Pistols memorabilia rocks at auction

Johnny Rotten, aka Lydon, turns 56 today, while the Sex Pistols' rare collectibles enjoy auction success

Posted: 31 January 2012
RMS Titanic collectibles action marks Centenary of doomed ship's launch

'Unusual' silver plated cutlery will star in this auction marking the Centenary of RMS Titanic's launch

Posted: 31 January 2012
Roger Vadim’s classic Ferrari: ridden in by the 'world's most beautiful women'

Vadim was married to Bridget Bardot and Annette Strøyberg, and drove them around in this Ferrari...

Posted: 31 January 2012
Cole Porter memorabilia set to go under the hammer at Chicago auction

Memorabilia from the estate of one of the greatest names in showbusiness, Cole Porter, is to sell

Posted: 30 January 2012
Einstein's rare autograph values rise by 15.83% in 12 months – these are for sale

Thanks to his influence and iconic appeal, Albert Einstein is an ‘autograph blue chip’ for collectors

Posted: 30 January 2012
‘Little Caesar’ movie poster – ‘holy grail’ of gangster films – auctions in Texas

One of two extant, this ‘Little Caesar’ gangster movie poster could whack out a huge auction sum

Posted: 29 January 2012
Australian tennis toss coins could fly high in eBay auction on men's singles centenary

The coins used for the toss at the finals of the Australian Open tennis championships are for sale

Posted: 27 January 2012
Collectible Thomas Edison memorabilia: rare manuscripts to Stock Tickers

Edison, inventor of the light bulb and this unique Stock Ticker, has a fantastic legacy and great memorabilia

Posted: 27 January 2012
Is Tiger Woods memorabilia the most undervalued in sport?

Despite his private life troubles, Tiger Woods memorabilia prices could be set to soar

Posted: 27 January 2012
Rare Leica M4 camera ‘used in Swedish film industry’ could bring $10,000

This rare camera is up for sale, a Leica M4, first delivered to the makers of films by Ingmar Bergman

Posted: 27 January 2012
1950s Tonka fire truck auction shows toy collectibles are 'on fire'

How much would you spend for a single toy? This auctioned 1950s Tonka fire truck may surprise you...

Posted: 26 January 2012
Antique William and Mary cabinet brings $112,575 in Pennsylvania sale

From the 18th century, this English-style US antique William and Mary cabinet was a big hit at auction

Posted: 26 January 2012
Elizabeth Taylor's Frans Hals painting doubles estimate with $2.1m Christie's sale

Elizabeth Taylor had a large art collection, but only one Old Master: a portrait painting by Frans Hals

Posted: 26 January 2012
Michael Jackson memorabilia values up 60% per annum

A growing number of investors are appreciating the returns offered by Michael Jackson memorabilia

Posted: 26 January 2012
Christie's Americana Week auctions net $24.8m - highest total since 2007

The Americana collectibles markets are going from strength-to-strength, say Christie's leading experts

Posted: 25 January 2012
John Lennon memorabilia offers rising values to savvy investors

The market for John Lennon memorabilia is booming, even his toilet is hot property

Posted: 25 January 2012
Johnny Ramone Mosrite guitar from his final tour could win $120,00 at auction

The white Mosrite guitar is signed by Johnny Ramone and he was even filmed playing it in 1996

Posted: 25 January 2012
Stalin rare death mask - one of two in the West - commands $8,711 at auction

Whether it's Stalin or Lenin, death masks are coveted among collectors, like this auctioned example

Posted: 25 January 2012
Fidel Castro memorabilia brings potential riches to investors' portfolios

The demographics behind the Fidel Castro memorabilia sector make exciting reading for investors

Posted: 24 January 2012
Marlene Dietrich's Rolls Royce speeds to $524,000 at Bonhams' Scottsdale auction

Bonhams offered a range of classic cars including Marlene Dietrich's Rolls Royce and a 1937 Mercedes

Posted: 24 January 2012
Rare autographed Metallica guitar could auction at ‘$10,000’ for charity

This ESP guitar signed by Metallica, to be customised by drummer Lars Ulrich, is selling for charity

Posted: 24 January 2012
Andy Warhol 'Liz' lithograph at auction gives another opportunity to Taylor's fans

Elizabeth Taylor collectors will want to check out a New York auction for an Andy Warhol 'Liz' lithograph

Posted: 23 January 2012
Bonnie & Clyde's guns show 'crime pays' for $210,000 in Kansas auction

The historic guns of legendary outlaws Bonnie & Clyde have gone under the hammer in Kansas

Posted: 23 January 2012
John F Kennedy hearse makes $176,000 at classic car auction

The hearse that transported John F Kennedy's body to Air Force One was the star attraction in Scottsdale

Posted: 23 January 2012
'Miracle on Ice' jersey comes to auction with $37,023 low estimate

A 'Miracle on Ice' jersey from the USA's Olympic victory over the USSR is coming to auction

Posted: 23 January 2012
Saddam Hussein's buttock salesman arrested under Iraq Sanctions Order

A man offering to sell the 'buttock' prised from Saddam Hussein's bronze statue has been arrested

Posted: 20 January 2012
Elvis Presley memorabilia: why the King is still very much alive

Booming sale results are attracting investors to the Elvis Presley memorabilia sector

Posted: 19 January 2012
George Washington's wine cooler brings heated bidding at Christie's auction

First President George Washington's silver wine cooler sold for an impressive $782,500

Posted: 19 January 2012
'Hitler assassination attempt' manuscript auctions in Los Angeles online sale

A manuscript showing Nazi General Adolf Heusinger's first-hand account of Operation Valkyrie is for sale

Posted: 19 January 2012
'Machine Gun' Kelly's shotgun set to blast its way to $50,000 in Californian auction

Used in a famous kidnapping, George 'Machine Gun' Kelly's shotgun is a great piece of Americana

Posted: 19 January 2012
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's architect's drawing curves sell for £27,500

A rare set of Brunel's drawing curves auction for £27,500 at Bonhams

Posted: 18 January 2012
James Dean memorabilia offers star quality and investment diversity

The popularity and rarity of James Dean memorabilia is ensuring values are on the rise

Posted: 18 January 2012
Oliver Hardy: movie memorabilia, autographs and the birth of a screen legend

Hardy and his screen partner Stan Laurel are among cinema's greatest - and most collectible - legends

Posted: 18 January 2012
Top Five: Elizabeth Taylor collectibles: diamonds, pearls, Dior and Van Gogh

Legendary movie star Elizabeth Taylor was a great collector of jewellery, art and haute couture

Posted: 18 January 2012
Video: 'Bond In Motion' classic cars star at British National Motor Museum

Whether it's the Goldfinger Aston Martin or Bond's Lotus Esprit, the National Motor Museum has it on show

Posted: 18 January 2012
'Why these rare autographs could be the best cheques you'll ever cash'

From Neil Armstrong to Marilyn Monroe and Charles Dickens, signed cheques are great assets...

Posted: 18 January 2012
Elizabeth Taylor art sale could continue ‘$115.9m’ jewellery success in London

Van Gogh, Degas and Renoir will star in this auction of star Elizabeth Taylor’s art collection

Posted: 17 January 2012
Is Winston Churchill memorabilia 2012's best investment?

Growing numbers of investors are realising the potential of Winston Churchill memorabilia

Posted: 17 January 2012
Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday could see his memorabilia 'sting like a bee'

John Lennon had lots of auction success on his 70th birthday - expect the same from Muhammad Ali

Posted: 17 January 2012
Paco Rabanne rare dress auctions in Paris with '$5,063' pre-sale estimate

The celebrity dress auction markets are booming - and now you can buy this Paco Rabanne rare dress

Posted: 17 January 2012
Titanic diver Carl Spencer's watches and rare memorabilia auction in UK

Watches and memorabilia of Carl Spencer, legendary diver and Titanic explorer, are up for sale

Posted: 17 January 2012
'Oldest cricket artefact from outside the British Isles' auctions in Chester, UK

This belt buckle featuring an Afro-European slave playing cricket in Barbados could sell for $229,640

Posted: 16 January 2012
Papal collectibles could cause a stir in 2012 – get involved for just $45.88

Papal collectibles for sale include a mosaic hung in the Vatican and a carpet walked on by the Pope

Posted: 16 January 2012
John F Kennedy memorabilia: Why investors are buying now

Investors are turning to John F Kennedy memorabilia ahead of an anticipated spike in values

Posted: 13 January 2012
Top 10: Celebrity Autograph Signers in 2011 - including Gaga and Depp

The Hollywood stars collectors love, according to research of 2011's Celebrity Autograph Signers

Posted: 13 January 2012
Napoleonic collectibles provide safe-haven security to investors

The popularity of Napoleonic collectibles are testament to the Emperor's enduring legacy

Posted: 12 January 2012
Unique Marilyn Monroe art: one of the finest Monroe pieces we've handled

Monroe has been immortalised in art by Andy Warhol - but here's a unique artwork of a different kind

Posted: 12 January 2012
Marilyn Monroe memorabilia: Why now is the time to act

Two key anniversaries are expected to boost demand for Marilyn Monroe memorabilia in 2012

Posted: 11 January 2012
The story of... James Earl Ray and his notorious memorabilia

A memorabilia collection from the lawyer for James Earl Ray, who killed Martin Luther King, is to sell

Posted: 11 January 2012
Top Five: investment benefits of Space Collectibles - why you should buy

Space Collectibles could bring you plenty of investment benefits - here are five reasons why

Posted: 11 January 2012
Michael Jackson autograph 'lyrics' for sale at Bonhams Entertainment auction

Bonhams' Entertainment sale is offering some Michael Jackson autograph notes - for a potential bargain

Posted: 10 January 2012
Muhammad Ali memorabilia offers investors 13.38% pa

Investors are waking up to the opportunities for diversity and profit offered by Muhammad Ali memorabilia

Posted: 10 January 2012
Dorchester 'First Parish Church' silver graces Sotheby's Important Americana sale

Rare 'Americana' silver from one of America's oldest Parish Churches is auctioning at Sotheby's

Posted: 9 January 2012
KISS-signed Washburn Iceman guitar to sell for charity on eBay

Following the death of a firefighter, all four members of rock band Kiss signed the Washburn Iceman guitar

Posted: 9 January 2012
Marlene Dietrich's Rolls Royce Phantom rolls into Bonhams' Scottdale auction

Rolls Royce cars belonging to both screen legend Marlene Dietrich and Andy Warhol are for sale

Posted: 9 January 2012
Antiques Roadshow US tour dates are revealed – ‘to match Justin Bieber’

The US Antiques Roadshow show turns 17 with its new series, and may be coming to a town near you

Posted: 8 January 2012
Beatles Hard Day's Night poster heads to auction in USA

This rare Beatles Hard Day's Night poster is on sale at a US music memorabilia auction

Posted: 8 January 2012
Alternative investments offer some good news to HTC shareholders

With shares at HTC down by 43.8% in 12 months, alternative investments could help gloomy investors

Posted: 6 January 2012
Titanic wageslip and Tiffany lamp go up for sale for Kraft Auction Service

Titanic survivor Albert Horswill kept hold of a wageslip which will sell alongside Tiffany lamps

Posted: 6 January 2012
Bonnie & Clyde's Tommy Gun and Winchester 1897 to sell in Missouri auction

Weapons including a Tommy Gun and Winchester 1897 which belonged to Bonnie & Clyde are to sell

Posted: 4 January 2012
RMS Titanic rare collectibles: five of our favourites to have auctioned

Fascinating manuscripts and a very important key are among our five top RMS Titanic rare collectibles

Posted: 3 January 2012
Steve McQueen classic Harley motorcycle – ‘very rare’ – sells at Auctions America

Hollywood star Steve Mcqueen continues to draw collectors, this time at Auctions America's sale

Posted: 1 January 2012
Collecting rare comic books: Top Five reasons why you should buy

Whether you love Batman, Tintin or Charles Schulz, comic books are a great place to put your money

Posted: 31 December 2011
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
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
Philip Weiss interview: 'people are finding better places to put their money...'

Auctioneer Philip Weiss explains why collectibles are beating the banks, and what to look for in 2012

Posted: 29 December 2011
Rare Barkhouse bourbon bottle – one of ‘finest’ – brings $28,000 at auction

A web and catalog sale by American Bottle Auctions starred this Barkhouse Kentucky Bourbon bottle

Posted: 29 December 2011
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
Elizabeth Taylor, Wallis Simpson and a glistening future for jewellery in 2012

Our last 'favourite festive collectibles' piece looks at a big year for Taylor, Simpson and rare jewellery

Posted: 27 December 2011
'Happy Christmas from Paul Fraser - Here's to a prosperous New Year'

Any prized collectibles in your stocking? Superman, Apollo 13 and stamps were 2011's star sellers...

Posted: 25 December 2011
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
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
George Harrison's classic Aston Martin car up 18% in value in four years

Beatle George Harrison's 1964 Aston Martin has sold for $550,000 at Coys' classic car auction

Posted: 23 December 2011
Orson Welles's Oscar makes $861,542 at Nate D Saunders auction

Orson Welles's Citizen Kane 'Best Screenplay' Oscar has a new home following the LA sale

Posted: 22 December 2011
‘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
Caille upright slot machine leads antique mechanical collectibles at auction

Alongside coins and jewellery, the New Year's Day sale is led by a Caille upright slot machine

Posted: 21 December 2011
Christmas collectibles at auction: memorabilia, books - and even sleds

What does Christmas mean for collectors? Many things if past auction results are anything to go by...

Posted: 21 December 2011
Mechanical music instruments of the world famous Milhous collection revealed

The extraordinary Milhous collection features some of the world's best mechanical musical instruments

Posted: 21 December 2011
Video: Elizabeth Taylor jewellery sets $115.9m auction World Record

This week, our video is a news report on Christie's $115.9m Elizabeth Taylor jewellery auction

Posted: 21 December 2011
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
Charlie Chaplin 'first' bowler hat makes $18,750 at Sotheby's New York

Sotheby's sold the first bowler hat worn by silent star Charlie Chaplin, boasting an unusual history

Posted: 20 December 2011
Julien's Michael Jackson 'last home' auction achieves $1m in Los Angeles

Items from Michael Jackson's last home smashed their $400,000 estimate at a Julien's auction

Posted: 19 December 2011
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
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
Elizabeth Taylor's wedding rings for her marriages to Richard Burton bring $1m

Elizabeth Taylor's wedding rings rounded out Christie's $137.2m record-setting jewellery auction

Posted: 15 December 2011
Ives tin rocking horse toy rides ahead of the rest at Bertoia's 'feverish' toy auction

A Marklin 'Avalanche' clockwork gunboat and an Ives tin rocking horse ruled in the antique toy auction

Posted: 15 December 2011
Milhous Collection 'Cremona Style K Orchestrion' rare instrument sells at RM

RM and Sotheby's joint auction of the Milhous Collection includes this rare Cremona Style K organ...

Posted: 15 December 2011
'Christie's bidder paid $1.8m - but this can be yours for $78 in time for Xmas'

While Christie's latest auction total hits $116m, you can buy the same 'Hollywood glamour' for just $78

Posted: 14 December 2011
Elizabeth Taylor's La Peregrina pearl necklace makes World Record price

This La Peregrina pearl necklace owned by film star Elizabeth Taylor made a $11.8m World Record

Posted: 14 December 2011
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
Top six eBay memorabilia and other collectibles auctions in 2011

eBay's memorabilia and collectibles sales included The Beatles, the Sex Pistols and a spooky robot...

Posted: 14 December 2011
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
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
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
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
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
Spider-Man #1 comic stars in first Morphy and Sparkle City joint auction

Action Comics #1 recently sold for $2.1m, leading Morphy and Sparkle to form a new comic book division

Posted: 11 December 2011
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
Julien's Icons & Idols auction sells rare 'first' Coca Cola bottle for $240,000

The first Coca Cola bottle prototype auctioned alongside its design at Julien's Icons & Idols US sale

Posted: 9 December 2011
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
'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
'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
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
Bonhams auctions Doctor Who costumes worn by Matt Smith and David Tennant

Doctor Who, the world’s longest-running sci-fi TV show, will star in Bonhams' classic costumes auction

Posted: 6 December 2011
George Lucas Star Wars camera is saga's 'most expensive memorabilia piece'

Used to film Star Wars: Episode IV, George Lucas's Panavision camera starred at Profiles in History

Posted: 6 December 2011
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
Complete NASA Gemini spacesuit is for sale at Profiles In History auction

Probably the only complete NASA Gemini spacesuit available to collectors will sell at Profiles In History

Posted: 5 December 2011
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
De Kooning art sketch auctions at Grogan and Company in the US

Willem De Kooning remains a legend, and his art could bring $30,000 at Grogan and Co's auction

Posted: 4 December 2011
eBay Beatles 'Ed Sullivan Show rehearsal ticket' auction brings $7,279 online

eBay's sale listed this ticket as being from The Beatles' second Ed Sullivan Show appearance

Posted: 4 December 2011
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
Coca Cola rare bottle prototype and concept drawing could fizz at auction

A 1915 Coca Cola prototype bottle will auction with its original concept drawing at Julien's Auctions

Posted: 2 December 2011
Action Comics #1 grade 9.0 Superman debut hits $2.16m World Record price

Thought to be Nicolas Cage's copy, the grade 9.0 Action Comics #1 comic introduced Superman

Posted: 1 December 2011
Audrey Hepburn Oscar dress auctions for $131,292 at Kerry Taylor sale

Audrey Hepburn's dress worn to collect her Oscar for 1954's Roman Holiday was auctioned in London

Posted: 1 December 2011
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
Superman Action Comics #1 auction could soar to new World Record - tonight

Will bids on this highest graded copy of Superman Action Comics #1 soar to a new World Record price?

Posted: 30 November 2011
Top Five Collectible Computers - from Charles Babbage to Steve Jobs

Computers can be collectible:, here are our top five ones from The Analytical Engine to Apple

Posted: 30 November 2011
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
George Lucas 'Star Wars' movie camera could feel '$200,000' auction force

The Panavision camera used by George Lucas to film 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV is up for sale

Posted: 28 November 2011
George Washington's wine cooler could be worth a cool $600,000

The wine cooler was gifted to George Washington's fellow Founding Father Alexander Hamilton

Posted: 28 November 2011
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
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
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
'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
Adolf Hitler bedsheet auction could bring $4,600 in bids at Dreweatts' sale

Adolf Hitler's bedding is auctioning in Dreweatt's UK sale - decorated with Iron Eagles and swastikas...

Posted: 24 November 2011
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
Michael Caine 'Get Carter' jacket tails Bond '007' author's Bonhams success

James Bond writer Fleming's jacket doubled its value, this week, and a 'Get Carter' coat is up next

Posted: 24 November 2011
Napoleon's gold snuff box isn't to be sneezed at following $91,705 sale

A solid gold presentation snuff box belonging to Napoleon has sold for $91,705 at Bonhams

Posted: 24 November 2011
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
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
James Bond 'Goldfinger' photographs sell for $4,000 at Bonhams auction

These James Bond 'Goldfinger' photos show behind-the-scenes of one of cinema’s most iconic images

Posted: 21 November 2011
Muhammad Ali boxing trunks from 'Fight of the Century' hit $173,102 sale record

The boxing trunks Muhammad Ali wore in 1971 against Joe Frazier made $173,102 at SCP Auctions

Posted: 21 November 2011
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
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
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
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
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
Beatles guru Maharishi sandals expected to transcend $100,000 estimate

Spiritual leader and Beatles guru Maharishi's wooden sandals are the highlight of a Fame Bureau auction

Posted: 16 November 2011
'Bonhams dominated Asian Art Week - and here's how the auctioneer did it'

This week, Paul looks at Bonhams' recent success including London's 'highest priced Asian artwork'

Posted: 16 November 2011
Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘personal’ collectibles – and their appeal at auction

Personal items linked to history’s great icons continue to draw bidders, for ever-growing sale sums

Posted: 16 November 2011
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
Walt Disney memorabilia collection - owned by his very own sister Ruth

This memorabilia collection of legendary cartoon character creator Walt Disney is worth six figures

Posted: 16 November 2011
James Bond magnetic Rolex watch proves irresistible at Christie's

Relied upon by James Bond in Live and Let Die, the magnetic Rolex watch attracted a bid of $242,500

Posted: 15 November 2011
Ian Fleming's coat worn as he dreamt-up James Bond '007' sells at Bonhams

Lord Ivar Mountbatten is selling this navy jacket, worn by Fleming when he invented agent 007

Posted: 14 November 2011
Michael Jackson's Dangerous video, never seen before, auctions in London

You can watch a clip from Jackson's Dangerous video here, which could bring millions next week...

Posted: 14 November 2011
Queen Elena of Italy's jewellery could bring Royal prices to Christie's

Gems from great jewellers such as Cartier graced Queen Elena of Italy's collection of jewellery

Posted: 14 November 2011
Video: Michael Jackson's 'lost' Dangerous video - unseen since 1993

Auctioneer the Fame Bureau hopes that this unused footage of Jackson's 1993 tour could bring £4m

Posted: 14 November 2011
World Series baseball program 'most significant post-1900' brings $0.24m

'The rarity of this 1903 World Series baseball program cannot be overstated,' said Hunt Auctions

Posted: 14 November 2011
Rare Tsar Alexander I bronze bust rules at Hermann Historica auction

Russian collectibles including bronze busts of Tsar Alexander I and his Tsarina were big sellers

Posted: 13 November 2011
Serge Gainsbourg autographed lyrics help Sotheby's take Paris by storm

Signed manuscripts by legendary songwriter Serge Gainsbourg heralded Sotheby's move to Paris

Posted: 12 November 2011
Walt Disney memorabilia collection will keep collectors entertained

An extraordinary collection of memorabilia, previously held by Walt Disney's sister Ruth is to sell

Posted: 11 November 2011
John Lennon & Yoko 'Bed Peace' artwork has $100,000 chance at Christie's

If you've watched footage of John & Yoko's iconic 'Bed Peace' protests, you may recognise this...

Posted: 10 November 2011
Michael Jackson deathbed, art and furniture will be auctioned at Julien's

The queen-sized bed in which the King of Pop died will be up for auction in the US, next month

Posted: 10 November 2011
Princess Diana 'identical replica' bridal gown and shoes sell at Kerry Taylor

The replica shoes were made 'in case of a wedding mishap', and the dress for Madame Tussauds

Posted: 10 November 2011
'Collectible celebrity memorabilia dresses are proving successful in 2011's final quarter'

This type of collectible is arguably the most iconic you'll find linked to history's female legends...

Posted: 9 November 2011
First John Lennon's toilet sells, now his teeth: a look at 'strange' collectibles

Forget art... Why not add Lee Harvey Oswald's coffin of Napoleon's appendage to your collection?

Posted: 9 November 2011
Top Five Movie Watches from Elvis to James Bond

A great range of fine watches have graced movies and movie stars - here are our top five

Posted: 9 November 2011
Amy Winehouse 'Back To Black' dress is estimated at $32,054 in London sale

Disaya, the designer, is selling the dress in aid of addiction charity the Amy Winehouse Foundation

Posted: 8 November 2011
Bette Midler dress collection promises a 'divine' auction in Beverly Hills

This Saturday's auction features some of Ms. Midler's most iconic and instantly recognisable looks

Posted: 8 November 2011
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
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
John Lennon’s tooth doubles estimate at $31,000 Omega auction

John Lennon’s tooth was snapped up by a Canadian dentist over the weekend

Posted: 7 November 2011
Avengers comic book World Record price set by Metropolis at $250,000

Not for the first time this year, Metropolis has set a record in the comic book market with Avengers #1

Posted: 5 November 2011
Photographic equipment auction brings over $700,000 in online bids

The Keir collection was 100% snapped-up, and overall the auction had a successful selling rate of 93%

Posted: 5 November 2011
James Bond 'Skyfall' title revealed: but how did 007 first get his name?

The answer involves Sir Ian Fleming's coffee table, a book on ornithology and a $70,000 US sale...

Posted: 4 November 2011
Spiderman unveils Louise Bourgeois '$6m' spider art before NYC sale

In the wake of Broadway's hit Spider-Man musical, an important piece of proto-Modern Art is for sale...

Posted: 4 November 2011
Alec Guinness Star Wars 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' award nomination appears for sale

This certificate dates to 1977, commemorating Alec Guinness's legendary turn in Star Wars

Posted: 3 November 2011
Audrey Hepburn Oscar dress could take the honours at Kerry Taylor's auction

Modified from Hepburn's Roman Holiday dress, the lace piece was worn for her only Oscar win

Posted: 3 November 2011
Original smurf cartoons by Peyo reach $170,500 at Artcurial

The auction house sold 33 cartoons by Peyo including the original adventures of the smurfs

Posted: 3 November 2011
Justin Bieber merchandise - Justin Bieber hair for sale

Own a genuine piece of Justin Bieber hair

Posted: 2 November 2011
Queen Victoria's silk bloomers get pulled up to $15,000 at Lyon & Turnbull

Victoria's Royal silk underwear was estimated at just $3,000 - and in the end sold for three times as much

Posted: 2 November 2011
Rare 1938 Gibson Advance Jumbo guitar brings $53,775 in Dallas auction

This rare 1938 Gibson Advance Jumbo guitar lead the $1.43 million Heritage Vintage Guitar sale

Posted: 2 November 2011
Orson Welles Falstaff masterpiece 'hidden manuscripts' auction at Bonhams

Chimes at Midnight, or Falstaff, was Welles's favourite film from which these notes are for sale

Posted: 1 November 2011
Q&A with Alan McGee: memorabilia of the 'Man Who Discovered Oasis'

McGee, whose label Creation Records changed '90s music, chats to PFC about his upcoming auction

Posted: 1 November 2011
Sir Francis Drake rediscovered? Queen Elizabeth I's pirate may have been found

The coffin of the famous English navigator, explorer and privateer may soon be found under the sea

Posted: 1 November 2011
Autographed eBay Wallace and Gromit art has 'a grand day out' for UK Charity

Signed by creator Nick Park, this Wallace and Gromit artwork is selling for a Bristol children's charity

Posted: 31 October 2011
Charles Rolls collection of Wright Bros aviation photos (PT294)

A unique collection of Wright Bros aviation photographs posted to Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls Royce

Posted: 31 October 2011
Queen Victoria's royal bloomers set to amuse collectors at Malcolm Forbes sale

A selection of Victoriana including Queen Victoria's underwear is about to be sold in Edinburgh

Posted: 31 October 2011
RMS Titanic 'first class' deck plan finds its way to $48,400 at Henry Aldridge

Given to Titanic victims Ida and Isidor Straus, this first class deck plan survived with their maid

Posted: 31 October 2011
Bela Lugosi legendary Dracula cape auctions at Profiles in History

Happy Halloween! Dracula's cape and other items from Lugosi's family are set to frighten bidders

Posted: 28 October 2011
James Bond magnetic 'Live and Let Die' Rolex watch will be major attraction

Christie's is offering 007's classic Rolex timepiece, modified to have a spinning saw and a magnetic pull

Posted: 28 October 2011
Detective Comics #67 Batman & Penguin artwork could reach $300,000

The classic piece from Jerry Robinson is one of the oldest original covers still known to exist

Posted: 27 October 2011
Original Smurf cartoon drawings by artist Peyo lead 'smurftastic auction'

Artcurial's sale of orginal drawings by the master of the little blue people is taking place this weekend

Posted: 27 October 2011
Skinner sells rare Martin D-45 guitar and other musical instruments

The important Martin D-4 was the first guitar of the 20th century to gain widespread popularity

Posted: 27 October 2011
'Superman's typewriter' used by creator Jerry Siegel sells at ComicConnect

Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and Jimmy Olsen all sprang from this important typewriter's keys

Posted: 27 October 2011
Bonhams celebrates Hallowe'en with auction of 'spooky ivory skull'

Alongside this skull, the Messel Collection of art from Nymans, West Sussex, UK, is also for sale

Posted: 26 October 2011
Elizabeth Taylor's 'Golden Gowns' auction at London Passion for Fashion sale

Two iconic ensembles worn by Liz Taylor will auction at Kerry Taylor in London, next month

Posted: 26 October 2011
The Story of... Collectors and villains in the world of 'crime collectibles'

Murderers, Public Enemies and London gangsters have asserted their power at top auctions

Posted: 26 October 2011
Video: Marilyn Monroe dress brings cool $0.5m in Asia's gambling mecca

Monroe, Michael Jackson, Madonna and Elvis Presley's collectibles netted high prices in Macau

Posted: 26 October 2011
Madonna's 'Who's That Girl?' bustier achieves superstar status at $72,000

The Material Girl’s bustier led this top auction at five figures – but we’ve got one priced at just $12,715

Posted: 25 October 2011
Rare antique George II doll 'in same family since 1747' sells at Bonhams

Named Marianna after its first owner, the antique George II doll has a $47,900 pre-sale estimate

Posted: 25 October 2011
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
Stone Roses, Primal Scream and Oasis memorabilia set to make a big noise

Items from Alan McGee's collection will be offered, including a painting by the Stone Roses' John Squire

Posted: 25 October 2011
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
Titanic letter led collection steams to $100,570 at Philip Weiss Auctions

Letters from returning honeymooners John & Nelle Pillsbury Snyder outdid expectations at the weekend

Posted: 24 October 2011
Historic Bobby Orr jersey passes $34,000 in online auction

The historic jersey was worn by Orr during the 1976 Canada Cup final victory against Czechoslovakia

Posted: 22 October 2011
Titanic letter and archive will 'go under' the hammer at Philip Weiss

John and Nelle Snyder survived the Titanic tragedy and held an archive of material including letters

Posted: 21 October 2011
Bette Midler memorabilia, jewellery and dresses sell for New York charity

The multi-award winning 'Divine Miss M' is holding a retrospective auction to help clean up New York

Posted: 20 October 2011
John Lennon's tooth could sell for $15,762 in North England auction

Collecting celebrity hair dates back to Victorian times - but here's something even more 'personal'...

Posted: 20 October 2011
Racy Marilyn Monroe photograph laid bare at Christie's London sale

The classic Bert Stern photo was captured just months before Monroe's tragic death

Posted: 20 October 2011
Honus Wagner baseball card - the 'Holy Grail' of the hobby - to sell tonight

Memory Lane is offering the incredible piece of memorabila in their online Californian sale

Posted: 19 October 2011
The Story of... Black History Month and the collectibles markets

The month celebrates black history, culture and heritage - all of which is nothing new to collectors

Posted: 19 October 2011
The Top Five rare action movie collectibles by Paul Fraser Collectibles

Explosions, car chases and fights - action movie memorabilia has caused a blast on the markets

Posted: 19 October 2011
Video: Auction Kings TV show views Johnny Cash memorabilia for sale

The hot new US TV show Auction Kings views some memorabilia connected to the Man in Black

Posted: 19 October 2011
Great art hoax Nat Tate's work to be put up for sale by Sotheby's

The work of 'Nat Tate', an artist who was apparently the invention of novelist William Boyd is to sell

Posted: 17 October 2011
Paul McCartney handwritten letter to 'a wannabe Beatles drummer' is for sale

'My initial reaction was one of disbelief' said Christie's expert after seeing this unknown Beatles letter

Posted: 17 October 2011
Don Presley auctions 'entertainment memorabilia find of a lifetime'

Movie memorabilia, props, costumes, posters, scripts and other ephemera are going up for sale

Posted: 15 October 2011
Iron Man and Incredible Hulk do battle in Propworx's memorabilia auction

Before the characters feature in The Avengers movie, Iron Man 2 and The Hulk props are for sale

Posted: 13 October 2011
Rock 'n' roll swindle? Sex Pistols rare record brings $17,179 on eBay

Single 'God Save the Queen' by English punk rockers The Sex Pistols is a small piece of history

Posted: 13 October 2011
Saddam Hussein's bronze buttock expected to leave collectors over the moon

Anyone wanting a piece of Saddam Hussein can now buy the buttock from his great bronze statue

Posted: 13 October 2011
Arthur 'Art' Clokey's 90th birthday follows much 'Gumby' auction success

Clokey pioneered stop motion clay animation with his Gumby series, and his legacy remains strong

Posted: 12 October 2011
Auctioned 1906 Rock Island Railroad sign steams to $71,500

Showtime's Michigan sale starred this unique 1906 Rock Island Railroad reverse glass train sign

Posted: 12 October 2011
'China's collectibles auction success speaks for itself - don't be put-off by negative hype'

Despite reports that many China auction bids remain unpaid, don't be put off by all the negative hype...

Posted: 12 October 2011
Richard Gere Guitar Collection achieves $936,438 in sales at Christie's

An Albert King solid-body Flying V electric guitar was among the stars of Richard Gere's collection

Posted: 12 October 2011
Art of Playboy's 'golden age' headlines Heritage's fall New York auction

Garth Williams' classic The Rabbit's Wedding is among the controversial Playboy art up for sale

Posted: 11 October 2011
Nicolas Cage's Action Comics #1 could set World Record price at ComicConnect

A '9.0 grade' of the issue introducing Superman, thought to be owned by Nicolas Cage, is for sale

Posted: 11 October 2011
AC Spark Plugs 1926 tin die-cut flange sign brings new $2,310 record

Petroliana was the order of the day at Matthews Auctions' sale in Nokomis, Illinois, last month

Posted: 10 October 2011
John Wayne's green beret hits $179,000 World Record price for a costume hat

The piece defeated all comers at the auction, which also featured his Big Jake cowboy hat

Posted: 10 October 2011
Discovery Channel's brand new TV show needs you...

Would you like to sell your collectibles on a global TV programme?

Posted: 7 October 2011
Marilyn Monroe movie dresses set to dazzle memorabilia collectors

Profiles in History will feature Marilyn Monroe dresses from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and other movies

Posted: 6 October 2011
Tiffany and Co leads glass collectibles auction at Christie's New York

Tiffany and Co is among 'one of the largest single groups of art glass ever to be offered at auction'

Posted: 6 October 2011
'DeLorean for sale!' - the Top Five auctioned DMC-12 cars by Paul Fraser Collectibles

Known as the Back to the Future time machine, here are the top DeLoreans sold in the car markets

Posted: 5 October 2011
'How not to bid at auction: being careful is fine - but don't miss out'

Despite World Record success at Sotheby's $72m HK sale, some collectors still missed out...

Posted: 5 October 2011
Imperial Chinese dragon robe blows away the competition at Kerry Taylor Auctions

The rare orange dragon robe, dating from Imperial times, has now returned home with a Chinese owner

Posted: 5 October 2011
True grit: John Wayne and the story of his rare movie memorabilia

John Wayne movies have a lasting legacy among fans, and so do the Hollywood legend's collectibles

Posted: 5 October 2011
Eric Clapton's co-designed guitar could rock to $5,000 at Christie's sale

The C.F. Martin guitar Signature Edition will auction as one of more than 150 rare musical instruments

Posted: 4 October 2011
Enigma machine World Record price set at Christie's Travel memorabilia auction

A number of records were set in this $3.1m sale, with 'several items causing a bidding frenzy'

Posted: 3 October 2011
Fonzie's 1949 Triumph motorcycle could bring collectors 'Happy Days' at Bonhams

The Fonz is one of the 20th century's most iconic TV characters - and now you can own his motorbike

Posted: 3 October 2011
Gold medallion from New Zealand's first rugby international could score at Webb's

Owned by one of the 'Originals' George Tyler, the medallion will be the goal of memorabilia collectors

Posted: 3 October 2011
Richard Gere's guitar collection to be shown-off by the star himself at Christie's

Before next week's $1m Richard Gere Guitar Collection sale, the actor will make an appearance

Posted: 3 October 2011
Scorsese's George Harrison movie puts the Beatle's legacy in safe hands

Martin Scorsese's new film Living in the Material World could see a resurgence in George's collectibles

Posted: 3 October 2011
'Ty Cobb' eBay tobacco tin bids jump from $1,000 to $40,000 in two hours

A ‘bidding war’ erupted among collectors for a chance to own this tin – and bids are still open this week

Posted: 3 October 2011
John Wayne memorabilia for sale at Heritage's 'True Grit' auction

The sale offers more than 400 pieces of John Wayne memorabilia that will be available to fans for the first time

Posted: 2 October 2011
Hugh Heffner's engagement ring to be sold at Christie's

The final conclusion of Hugh Hefner's engagement to Crystal Harris will be held at Christie's

Posted: 1 October 2011
Rare Henry Miller and Coco Chanel photographs sell online for charity

These are among the more than 50 historic and contemporary photographs available for online bidding

Posted: 1 October 2011
James Dean memorabilia - his legacy has never been stronger

James Dean died tragically on this day in 1955, yet collectors still can't get enough of his memorabilia

Posted: 30 September 2011
Marilyn Monroe's wedding ring from brief marriage to Joe DiMaggio is up for sale

The platinum piece which marked a nine month marriage to the baseball star is up for grabs

Posted: 29 September 2011
Yuki fashion archive goes up for sale at Kerry Taylor Auctions

Kerry Taylor Auctions has announced the sale of this great Japanese-born designer's archive

Posted: 29 September 2011
Celebrities boost auction sale totals - both on and off the saleblock... Here's how'

From rare art and wines to 'Marty McFly's trainers', celebrity collectors have been all over the markets

Posted: 28 September 2011
From Batmobiles to a car shaped liked Pacman: Jay Ohrberg's collection has it all

Featuring original Hollywood cars which Jay designed himself, it shows he is truly 'King of Show Cars'

Posted: 28 September 2011
Hubba hubba! The best pieces of Playboy collectible memorabilia

Do you think that Playboy is just about pretty young girls taking their clothes off? Think again...

Posted: 28 September 2011
The Story of... Why Rock 'n' roll lyrics are the bottom line for collectors

From Lennon and McCartney to Phil Collins, song lyrics are among the world's biggest auction hits

Posted: 28 September 2011
Video of the Week: Christie's offers a closer look at Elizabeth Taylor's fashion and jewellery

The extraordinary collection of the 'Queen of Hollywood' is rich in both intrinsic and memorabilia value

Posted: 28 September 2011
'No place like a new home'... Dorothy's ruby slippers could find a new dwelling

The set thought to have returned her from the Wizard of Oz's realm with a few clicks could bring $3m

Posted: 27 September 2011
Silver lining: SS Gairsoppa WWII shipwreck may be about to yield its bullion

Sailing from Britain to Calcutta, the sunken vessel was carrying vast stores of silver, iron and tea

Posted: 27 September 2011
Duchess of Windsor’s unique costume jewellery to be sold by Dreweatts

The collection of Edward VIII's lover and Madonna's muse is going under the hammer on October 10

Posted: 26 September 2011
Estimated at $1,500, this cloisonné enamel box auctioned for $38,513

Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart wasn't the only star at Clars Auction Gallery's September auction

Posted: 26 September 2011
Four world auction records at Ben Stiller's $13.6m Haiti charity auction

Two rare works of art were sold for more than one million dollars, by Marlene Dumas and Luc Tuymans

Posted: 26 September 2011
Mystery collector snatches Astrid Kirchherr Beatles pics from US auction

So whodunit? Sir Paul McCartney? Apple Corps? Ringo Starr...? Your guess is as good as ours...

Posted: 26 September 2011
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
Tinie Tempah bags "Marty McFly’s trainers" at $11.4m Back to the Future charity sale

The UK rapper bought the limited edition Nikes via eBay to back future cures for Parkinson’s disease

Posted: 26 September 2011
This antique workplough could push to 'Champion' status at Cowan's sale

Cowan's anticipated Fall Fine and Decorative Art Auction will take place on Saturday, October 8

Posted: 24 September 2011
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
‘Mint’ copy of Beatles debut Please Please Me record brings $18,000 on eBay

Billed as ‘the most sought after album on the planet,’ the 1963 LP proved its worth in this online sale

Posted: 22 September 2011
Letters about RMS Titanic sinking will cross the auction block in New York

A historically significant archive of material pertaining to doomed ocean liner RMS Titanic is up for sale

Posted: 22 September 2011
Life-long Rugby fan's collection goes up for online auction at Webb's

Over 1,000 items amassed by late life-long rugby fan Des Johnson are going up for sale, next week

Posted: 22 September 2011
Haute Couture from Chanel to Versace: Elizabeth Taylor's dresses come to auction

Christie's is exhibiting and selling an extraordinary range of gowns which Taylor picked herself

Posted: 21 September 2011
Our Top Five auctioned pieces of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana memorabilia

Twenty years since the Nevermind LP changed music, here's a look at Nirvana's collectible legacy

Posted: 21 September 2011
'The most creative implement in sport'... Jeffery B Ellis's antique golf club collection

Ellis's collection set a World Record price for the most expensive club ever sold, at Sotheby's

Posted: 21 September 2011
The story of... Astrid Kirchherr and Stuart Sutcliffe's doomed romance

The Beatles' first bassist still captivates collectors, as will be demonstrated in an upcoming NY auction

Posted: 21 September 2011
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
Rare signed Pele autobiography to star at '$393,000' charity sale

Donations from the sporting world's biggest names hope to boost the fight against cancer

Posted: 20 September 2011
Collectible US 'Stars and Stripes' will dominate this October online auction

This 700-lot sale will feature American and European fine art and decorative arts, Asian antiques

Posted: 19 September 2011
Collectors embrace the power of advertising at Showtime's October sale

The remarkable advertising and toy collection of Mike and Colleen Empey is up for sale, next month

Posted: 19 September 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles' Top Five best Beatles photographs

From the group's earliest Hamburg days captured by Astrid Kirchherr to their infamous 'Butcher Cover'

Posted: 19 September 2011
Tony Curtis's collectibles are still hot at Julien's $1m California auction

Art, movie memorabilia and personal items linked to the Some Like It Hot star have been sold

Posted: 19 September 2011
'A treat for serious collectors'... Rare comic auction stars Spiderman and the Avengers

A new offering from the webslinger follows ComicConnect's $325,000 Amazing Fantasy 15 sale

Posted: 16 September 2011
Worth a try? With the World Cup underway, we look at the value of Rugby memorabilia

Collectibles from football, cricket and other sports are highly valuble, but what about Webb Ellis's creation?

Posted: 16 September 2011
Important photo equipment including Leica and NASA items sell online

A Leica MD Gray Hammertone with matching Visoflex is among the highlights of this big collection sale

Posted: 15 September 2011
Bonhams sells late Richard Hamilton's '$31,653' Rolling Stones drug bust art

His iconic work 'Release' shows singer Mick Jagger and Hamilton's art dealer handcuffed together...

Posted: 14 September 2011
Music memorabilia of your dreams: Madonna, Elvis and Beatles are for sale

Julien's auction will feature a wide range of musical collectibles alongisde a Marilyn Monroe dress

Posted: 14 September 2011
Paul says... 'Rarity and history impact collectibles' values - but so does intrigue'

Take a look at this striking image: intrigue could boost its value up to $6.3m, next month...

Posted: 14 September 2011
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
Video of the Week: Marty McFly's DeLorean could arrive at auction in the near future

The only 'time-travelling' DeLorean in private hands from the Back to the Future movies is set to sell

Posted: 14 September 2011
Which items are most popular among collectors? Kovels' chart reveals all

Online price guide Kovels' has released a Top 10 list of the 'most popular' collectors' web searches...

Posted: 14 September 2011
'He always bought, never sold...' Bertoia sells two legendary toy collections

The New Jersey auction house is gearing up an online sale of not one but two amazing collections

Posted: 13 September 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles' Top 10 strangest-ever collectibles

A rare caterpillar and Napoleon's penis are among the world's most unique collectible items...

Posted: 13 September 2011
'A Force for good'... eBay prepares massive charity Star Wars auction

Did you know that a Star Wars-related item is sold on auction website eBay every two seconds?

Posted: 12 September 2011
'Madonna of Asia' Anita Mui's jewellery collection set to perform at Sotheby's

The sale will be led by a $335,000 pearl diamond necklace worn for her spectacular final concert

Posted: 12 September 2011
‘Holy grail’ of Depeche Mode vinyl doubles estimate at Omega's sale

Our final report from the 99% sold-out Manchester sale looks at the ‘ultimate DM vinyl rarity’

Posted: 8 September 2011
Explorer Captain Cook's waistcoat seeks $1m in New Zealand auction

The embroidered silk garment, later altered to be worn by a woman, is being offered by Webb's

Posted: 8 September 2011
Sold down the River? Marilyn Monroe's River of No Return dress could bring $300,000

The seductive gown will sell alongside one worn by Princess Diana and a wealth of other memorabilia

Posted: 8 September 2011
Chess set marking famous Fischer-Spassky World Championship match to auction

Signed by Spassky himself, it will be offered alongside an extraordinary Mary Chess perfume set

Posted: 7 September 2011
Christie's auctions Elizabeth Taylor's 'crown jewels of Hollywood'

This storied collection is estimated to achieve well in excess of $30 million, when it sells in December

Posted: 7 September 2011
Paul says... 'Why it's never too late to make the world your oyster'

Ever fancied a change of lifestyle? Perhaps you'd rather be doing something more creative...

Posted: 7 September 2011
The Story of... David Copperfield and the 'Gypsy fortune teller'

The illusionist has been denied the opportunity to own a spooky and mysterious century-old machine

Posted: 7 September 2011
Napoleon hair found in great novelist’s book on TV’s Antiques Roadshow

The French Emperor’s hair turned up in a handwritten note in writer Sir Walter Scott’s home

Posted: 6 September 2011
Depeche Mode fans 'can't get enough' as $329,600 auction sells-out 99%

The sale's bidders 'travelled from Canada, Russia and across Europe' according to Omega Auctions

Posted: 5 September 2011
Didn't see that coming... Big Brother's spooky robot brings $7,600 on eBay

The 'predicting' automaton was one of four memorabilia items offered on behalf of the Red Cross

Posted: 5 September 2011
'I want it all...' Auction celebrating Freddie Mercury's birthday takes place in London

A signed guitar, watch with engraved signature and a unique car will be sold to honour the Queen singer

Posted: 5 September 2011
Shoes thrown at former Aussie Prime Minister hit $3,650 in eBay sale

Australian Prime Minister John Howard didn't know what hit him... But collectors have a better idea

Posted: 5 September 2011
When Ireland met Babe Ruth... Historic baseball bat could swing to $7,099

In 1926, the different worlds of Irish hurling and American baseball came face-to-face in New York...

Posted: 5 September 2011
Found in a car boot sale... 'First Football World Cup' medal could score at auction

In 1909, a team from a mining town pulled off an incredible victory against the best teams of Europe

Posted: 4 September 2011
Provoking America: Early reactions to the Stamp Act could bring $50,000

Two newspapers, one including text written by Benjamin Franklin, are auctioning at Swann Galleries

Posted: 4 September 2011
Classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Pink Panther cars auction online

Robson Kay's internet sale is offering you a chance to relive your childhood to an impressive degree...

Posted: 2 September 2011
Sweet music... Antique violin collection and Les Paul signed guitar are to auction

The fantastic general estate auction in New York also features a range of fine furniture

Posted: 1 September 2011
The Greatest British icon? Classic Kate Moss image auctions at Bonhams

Taken by the late Corinne Day, this photograph will turn bidders' heads at the November sale

Posted: 1 September 2011
'World's only jet turbine powered Batmobile' car auctions on eBay

An enterprising racing company has built its very own rare Batmobile - and it could sell online for $0.6m

Posted: 1 September 2011
Depeche Mode collectibles interview: Alan Wilder on his amazing memorabilia

You'll have a chance to own treasures from Alan's career as keyboardist for the synth pop pioneers...

Posted: 31 August 2011
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
Princess Diana's everlasting style: The Maureen Rorech Dunkel collection

The dresses from Lady Diana's time as Queen-to-be marked her as a 20th century style icon

Posted: 31 August 2011
Revealing our Top Five... Collectible icons of 1980s cinema

This viral shows that much fuss still surrounds Back to the Future, but what about other '80s classics?

Posted: 31 August 2011
Video of the Week: Our continuing fascination with Princess Diana

The Queen of Hearts remains very much in the minds of the public 14 years on from her death

Posted: 31 August 2011
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
Original 'Aussie Rules' medal sets $213,000 record at auction

Its rules may be baffling to outsiders, but there's no denying the value of Aussie Rules collectibles

Posted: 28 August 2011
Your chance to own Paul McCartney's $653,000 Aston Martin classic car

The former Beatle's DB5 is coming to an H&H auction in the UK later this year

Posted: 27 August 2011
Happy Birthday from Princess Margaret... Lord Glenconner's gifts sell in London

Bonhams will auction cufflinks, a snuff box and more treasures from this right Royal collection

Posted: 25 August 2011
Sotheby's sells sumptuous '$19,750' Art Deco furniture from the 'Lord of Hosts'

'I am riveted by lust, furniture and jewels,' said Sir Henry Channon - and so will collectors at this sale

Posted: 25 August 2011
Weird Big Brother memorabilia goes up for sale on eBay for charity

A gossiping mechanical parrot, spooky prediction machine and foul-mouthed furniture are available

Posted: 25 August 2011
'Battered' Spiderman could crawl to the top at Mound City's sale, this weekend

Valuable comic books are available in Missouri, US, and online - including Amazing Fantasy #15

Posted: 24 August 2011
Paul says... 'Why are the collectibles markets so strong? Here’s a secret’

Top auction houses have been doing this for years - it's a clever trick, and does wonders for business

Posted: 24 August 2011
'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
The return of Michael Myers... In Charitybuzz's '$10,000' memorabilia sale

The Shape from John Carpenter's 1978 Horror classic Halloween is wreaking havoc... for charity

Posted: 24 August 2011
Video of the Week... Depeche Mode's Alan Wilder shows you his unique collection

Vintage equipment, vinyl and clothing used to make music history is auctioning in Manchester, UK

Posted: 24 August 2011
Enjoy the noise as bidders compete for $329,600 Depeche Mode collectibles

The pioneering '80s synth rockers could catch up The Beatles in the collectibles markets, next month

Posted: 23 August 2011
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
Amelia Earhart's '$40,000' goggles glide into Clars' 'landmark auction'

Goggles, photos and other rare items are among the collectibles for sale linked to the sky pioneer...

Posted: 22 August 2011
Don’t cry... Evita Perón’s brooch appears for sale estimated at $25,900

Madonna won a Grammy award playing her, now collectors can own a small piece of Evita’s history

Posted: 22 August 2011
From Banksy to a Jay Leno bike sale... The power of 'instant collectibles'

A Yamaha YZF-R1 motorbike has just raised $87,000 for charity - and it's all thanks to it's rarity

Posted: 22 August 2011
Why not take on some money from the mob? It's all in a good cause...

A mobster's rare banknote collection is being sold off and could raise $150,000 for his victims

Posted: 22 August 2011
Super once more... Restored copy of Superman's introduction leaps to $149,000

The auction also offered beautiful examples of Carl Barks art and Spiderman's first appearance

Posted: 19 August 2011
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
Sienna Miller's Calvin Klein heels sure to turn heads at charity auction

The Small Steps Project has been inundated with shoes from kind hearted celebrities

Posted: 18 August 2011
Your chance to own a legendary guitarist's $90,000 Gibson Flying V

The iconic instrument is the star of actor Richard Gere's $1m-estimated vintage guitar auction

Posted: 18 August 2011
The Story of... Collectors are going Gaga for pop memorabilia

While Elvis and the Stones are memorabilia 'blue chips', a new wave of pop collectibles is emerging

Posted: 17 August 2011
'Dad jumped on anything and everything to do with Star Wars collectibles’

In a US sale far, far away, a devoted collector’s Star Wars set could sell for more than $100,000

Posted: 16 August 2011
Wallis didn't want him? Letters suggest Edward VIII's abdication wasn't her idea

The much-maligned Duchess of Windsor may have intended to return to her second husband

Posted: 16 August 2011
We’re on a budget now, 007... Ministry of Defence sells off watches and helicopters

Struggling to keep costs under control, the British government is offering a huge range of equipment

Posted: 16 August 2011
Why Madonna's Happy Birthday is also a happy day for collectors

We look at how Madonna Ciccone has firmly established herself in the canon of great pop artists...

Posted: 16 August 2011
Kanye West and Jay-Z sell 'pimped' car for East African charity appeal

The two hip-hop stars are offering the Maybach ride which appears in the video for their track, Otis

Posted: 15 August 2011
Triple H pins down wrestling champ 'Killer' Kowalski's $4,250 robe at TAC

The Killer's former protégé led bidders to prove that wrestlemania is having a big impact in collectibles...

Posted: 15 August 2011
Do you need it spelt out? Letters from the Beatles' 'ABEY' road album are for sale

Four letters rescued from builders by a fan of the Fab Four could sell for $24,400

Posted: 14 August 2011
'Tiger of Mysore's' fabulous gold emerald pendant could bring $195,000

The piece will be a highlight of the Lord Glenconner sale alongside other extraordinary carved gems

Posted: 14 August 2011
Bernie Madoff's clothes get transformed into collectible $500 iPad covers

For the first time in long while, punters are making money with the help of jailed fraudster Madoff

Posted: 11 August 2011
Superman, Spiderman and Scrooge McDuck fight for the top spot at Heritage

Next week's auction offers some great opportunities for fans of vintage comics and Carl Barks

Posted: 11 August 2011
Ticket to Ride ‘Em... Lennon’s cowboy hat brings $8,930 at Cameo sale

A cowboy hat from The Beatles' historic 1965 US tour has ridden off the auction block in Berkshire, UK

Posted: 11 August 2011
Artist Frida Kahlo's 'highly coveted' Edgar Allen Poe book brings $24,000

The Mexican artist's illustrated copy of Poe's collected works enchanted collectors at Leslie Hindman

Posted: 10 August 2011
Build a collection: 'Find out everything you need to know by reading this...'

Or at least that was the challenge presented to me by a popular magazine, earlier this week...

Posted: 10 August 2011
First printed depiction of the Taj Mahal could bring $57,056 at Bonhams

From 'one of the most important books of aquatints of India,' this historic image sells in October

Posted: 10 August 2011
'Occupied Japan' collectibles return to #1 spot in Kovels' popularity list

The internet price guide Kovels has once again released details of the top searches on its website...

Posted: 10 August 2011
Smash! $343,000 Captain America #1 breaks comic book World Record

An exceptional and rare copy of the 1941 book has defeated all expectations at ComicConnect's sale

Posted: 10 August 2011
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
Saddle up, Pilgrim... Never-before-released John Wayne collection sells in LA

Museums have large collections of the Hollywood legend's personal property - and now so can you...

Posted: 9 August 2011
Wear this when The Wind Cries Mary... Jimi Hendrix's 'last jacket' is for sale

Believed to have been worn by the star shortly before his death, it's a highlight at The Fame Bureau

Posted: 9 August 2011
Bruce Lee memorabilia defeats all estimates at Dynasty Auctions sale

The auction was led by a $76,850 fur coat from a film Lee never completed and a signed letter

Posted: 8 August 2011
Collectors love scandal... And can't get enough of Richard M Nixon

Four decades since his resignation over Watergate, ex-President Nixon is still loved by collectors

Posted: 8 August 2011
'Memorabilia on the Orient Express' at Christie's golden era rail sale

Art deco from the golden age of the famous Orient Express railway network is auctioning in Paris

Posted: 8 August 2011
Sex doesn't always sell... '$480,000 Monroe porn tape' fails to find bidder

Said to feature 20-year-old Monroe and a mystery male, questions surrounded the film's authenticity

Posted: 8 August 2011
The King's Golden Guitar from his army days could make sweet music this month

Elvis's instrument is just one of the highlights in the auction which has a charitable side

Posted: 8 August 2011
Only 'Worm' to win a Good Hands award... Dennis Rodman's memorabilia is for sale

Also known as 'Dennis the Menace', Rodman is famous for more than just his renowned basketball skills...

Posted: 6 August 2011
$507,875 Lou Gehrig Japan tour jersey smashes estimate at Heritage

The 1934 uniform shone in a spectacular sale of the Yankees' first baseman's collectibles

Posted: 5 August 2011
Bobby Jones's $310,000 'green jacket' triples estimate at golf auction

The famed green jackets of the Augusta National are rarely seen outside the club

Posted: 5 August 2011
Pow! An exceptional copy of Captain America #1 hits the rare comic markets

Expected to raise as much as $240,000, the copy was part of an 85 year old's treasured collection

Posted: 5 August 2011
Discover the 'lost' unique footage of Hitchcock's first film

Movie collectors will have to bide their time as these unique reels are not coming to auction, yet...

Posted: 4 August 2011
'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
Revealed: The fight to own Joe Louis's bout-used boxing gloves

The Brown Bomber's wartime gloves are estimated at $1,600 ahead of their August 27 auction

Posted: 3 August 2011
Still haven't found what you're looking for? Try U2 collectibles…

Discover how the Irish band's record breaking tour could be good news for collectors

Posted: 3 August 2011
This relic of an historic English football ground could soon be yours

Football memorabilia collectors and avid fans of this club could send a sale price soaring...

Posted: 3 August 2011
Aussie swimmer's $27,000 Olympic gold medal could make auction splash

This swimming great had a huge impact on the progression of top level swimming

Posted: 2 August 2011
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
Discover the latest twist in this amazing $10m Rosa Parks estate sale

The civil rights activist died in 2005, but her collectibles are only now appearing for sale

Posted: 2 August 2011
John Lennon cowboy hat set for $13,000 showdown at Cameo auction

A hat worn by Lennon on the Beatles' 1965 US tour will star alongside his sunglasses on August 9

Posted: 2 August 2011
1942 Oscar trophy makes $89,625 at Heritage movie and music auction

Never-before-seen photographs of a 19-year-old Marilyn Monroe also featured at the Dallas sale

Posted: 1 August 2011
Flashing the flesh… Lady Gaga's meat dress goes on display

The infamous garment from an awards ceremony has been saved by a taxidermist

Posted: 1 August 2011
Withnail and I movie antiques beat estimates at Christie's auction

An $8,500 mahogany library table was the leading light at the sale of film-used antiques and art

Posted: 1 August 2011
Sports memorabilia collectors 'going for gold' at London 2012 Olympics

The gold medals won at next year's Olympic Games will be highly prized when they appear at auction

Posted: 30 July 2011
'Super darling!' Theatre goers and collectors scrap over 'Everyman sell off'

A very rare opportunity to own a piece of theatre history has presented itself in Liverpool, UK...

Posted: 30 July 2011
On Charles & Di's wedding anniversary, what's the future for Royal collectibles?

Millions watched as Prince Charles and Lady Diana tied the knot at St Paul's, London, July 29, 1981

Posted: 29 July 2011
Recognise this Super Bowl winner's number? His $40,000 jersey could be yours

The last regular season jersey worn by this running back comes to auction at Heritage, next week

Posted: 29 July 2011
Collectibles you can 'bank' on... Mechanical bank nets $45,325 record price

An A J & E Steven bank commemorating the 1893 Chicago World's Fair starred in RSL's sale

Posted: 28 July 2011
$300,000 1934 Japan tour baseball uniform set for Heritage auction

Can you guess which Yankee star's uniform is expected to make big bucks at auction next month?

Posted: 27 July 2011
Early-20th century Marque portrait doll is a $168,000 prize in Kansas

The exquisite 22-inch doll was numbered '12' in its run, making it a very early and desirable example...

Posted: 27 July 2011
Paul says... 'Why stars and their classic cars are racing to auction success'

From rockers to Royals, these motors aren't only bona fide classics - they symbolise a lifestyle

Posted: 27 July 2011
Revealed: The London 2012 Olympic memorabilia you should be collecting

With a year to go before the Games start, we look at potentially valuable London 2012 collectibles

Posted: 27 July 2011
Video of the Week... Collectors celebrate Bugs Bunny's 70th birthday

The wise-cracking Warner Bros rabbit remains hugely popular with children and collectors alike...

Posted: 27 July 2011
$2,600 Sex and the City dress could be 'Big' at Premier Props' auction

A dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the franchise's 2008 film will be selling this weekend

Posted: 26 July 2011
‘If it makes collectors happy...’ Sheryl Crow’s Mercedes could roll to $108,000

The My Favourite Mistake singer is auctioning her 1959 Merc to help a tornado-hit Missouri town

Posted: 26 July 2011
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
Vintage 1939 guitar could hit the right note with collectors at Heritage

A pre-war Martin guitar is set to star at Heritage's instrument sale which ends later this month

Posted: 26 July 2011
Expensive demolition: Jimi Hendrix stage worn guitar strap makes $45,000

The strap Hendrix used at his guitar-wrecking Monterey performance sold at a Gotta Have It! sale

Posted: 25 July 2011
That's handy... Michael Jackson's iconic Swarovski glove could grab $85,000

The exciting California auction will also include highlights from Britney Spears and Ringo Starr

Posted: 24 July 2011
Hundreds of Dinky cars could race to pole position at vintage toy sale

A collection of the famous and highly collectible die-cast cars and vans could bring $100,000

Posted: 22 July 2011
Marilyn Monroe photographs come to auction for the first time

A series of limited prints by Richard Miller show the star when she was young and innocent

Posted: 22 July 2011
The ultimate royal collectible? Kate Middleton's wedding dress goes on display

The Duchess of Cambridge's Sarah-Burton designed dress will delight memorabilia collectors this summer

Posted: 22 July 2011
$1.15m could buy you the World's Greatest Entertainer's most treasured car

The luxurious 1932 Packard once owned by Al Jolson is the latest addition to RM's upcoming sale

Posted: 21 July 2011
$500,000 Marilyn Monroe adult film set for auction

A 1946 film allegedly depicting Monroe in a compromising position has film collectors excited

Posted: 21 July 2011
Candid Beatles photos from their 1964 arrival in America achieve $362,000

As America began to wake up to the Fab Four, photographer Mike Mitchell was first on the scene

Posted: 21 July 2011
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
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
'Priceless piece of Silver Age Marvel lore' among Spiderman comics for sale

The exciting auction includes original artwork and issues from the Edward M Sarley collection

Posted: 19 July 2011
The $161,000 World Record cricket bat that sent a nation into ecstasy

Indian captain MS Dhoni's world cup winning bat has made a 'daddy hundred' at auction

Posted: 19 July 2011
Burning bright... Hendrix's guitar strap from his torched Monterey axe is for sale

The piece could bring more than $50,000 at an exciting online auction taking place this week

Posted: 18 July 2011
Collectors devour $47,800 classic Werewolf of London poster at Heritage

Vintage movie posters continue to attract the buyers, as Heritage's Dallas auction demonstrated

Posted: 18 July 2011
Discover the battle to keep Nelson Mandela collectibles in South Africa

On Mandela's 93rd birthday, we reveal how important collectibles are being pulled from auction

Posted: 18 July 2011
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
Kate Middleton's VW Golf car could speed past $32,000 in eBay auction

Dating back to her university days when she met Prince William, the car will draw worldwide interest

Posted: 18 July 2011
MS Dhoni's world cup winning cricket bat comes to auction

The Indian captain's willow is expected to make a considerable sum for charity

Posted: 18 July 2011
Cheryl Cole shows she still has X-factor as her dresses raise $94,000 for charity

The presenter and pop star sold 20 items including a few from her time on the talent show

Posted: 15 July 2011
Petroliana heads push 'best-ever' Texaco Home Lubricant rack to $7,500

'Condition is what drove the price up' said auctioneer Matthews following this sale in Ohio, US

Posted: 15 July 2011
Tune in and drop out... For this sale of Haight-Ashbury psychedelic art

These posters are from the San Francisco district which included Jimi Hendrix among its residents...

Posted: 15 July 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles' Top Five finest pieces of movie memorabilia

Movie memorabilia items continue to be among the most bankable collectibles on today's markets...

Posted: 14 July 2011
Sheffield FC's 'earliest' rules in football score $1.4m at Sotheby's sale

Is this the most important manuscript in football? And was it bought by a Qatari collector...?

Posted: 14 July 2011
Orlando, Kiera and Colin expected to ignite collectors' passions in Bath

Costumes donned by leading film actors are on show in the west of England this summer

Posted: 13 July 2011
Paul says... 'While scandal kills traditional investments, collectibles prosper'

The News International phone hacking allegations have become one of our era's biggest scandals...

Posted: 13 July 2011
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
Your chance to own a piece of British cult classic film Withnail and I

Christie's is selling items of furniture from the movie which gave Richard E Grant his big break

Posted: 13 July 2011
$25,000 Pink Floyd-signed guitar could make sweet music for charity this week

Decorated with artwork by the Dark Side of the Moon artist Ian Emes, it will be a piece to treasure

Posted: 12 July 2011
Most expensive sports memorabilia in the world? First football rules may bring $4.8m

Offered by the oldest club in the world, the book may be bought by a newly football-mad nation

Posted: 12 July 2011
Revealed: The new twist in the 'lost' Charlie Chaplin film saga

What price will this rare 1917 film, discovered in a second hand shop, attract now at auction?

Posted: 12 July 2011
Which golfer's stock will have risen after this week's Open Championship?

Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald are ready to battle global challengers for golf's Claret Jug at Sandwich

Posted: 12 July 2011
Babe Ruth baseball collectibles continue to wow the crowds

The Bambino is still setting records, 97 years after his professional debut

Posted: 11 July 2011
'Wake up, collectors!' - It's your chance to join the booming poster markets

Iconic classics from American culture - and patriotism - are going under the hammer at Swann in New York

Posted: 10 July 2011
Steve Wynn 'delighted' to return $12.7m vases to Chinese culture

As part of the Casino impresario's expansion into China, Wynn is also flexing his collecting muscles

Posted: 9 July 2011
Expelliarmus! Severus Snape signed Harry Potter wand to auction for charity

A wand with actor Alan Rickman's signature is to sell to help out two schools far from Hogwarts

Posted: 8 July 2011
Pow! Original Batgirl costume could prove a $12,000 knock out

Yvonne Craig's first used costume, replaced for comfort, is fighting back at Premiere Props

Posted: 8 July 2011
Sharon Osborne auctions limited-edition Fendi Spy handbag for charity

Mrs Ozzy has followed in Cheryl Cole's footsteps by auctioning a piece of her wardrobe for charity...

Posted: 8 July 2011
To the tune of $200,000... John Lennon's musical gift to Bob Dylan is for sale

This guitar was used to write The Beatles' White Album, during the band's infamous India retreat...

Posted: 8 July 2011
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
Astrid Kirchherr's iconic early Beatles photographs go up for sale in New York

A great number of the most celebrated pictures of the Fab Four are to go under the hammer

Posted: 7 July 2011
Greatest amateur golfer Bobby Jones' jacket could swing to $100,000

The Augusta National club rarely allows these jackets off its premises - and now you can own one

Posted: 7 July 2011
'Most famous example of America's most potent symbol' charges to $65,725

Two fragments which inspired the US's national anthem appeared for sale in Dallas

Posted: 7 July 2011
A different court... Baseball legend Jackson faces memorabilia legal battle

Former New York Yankees player, Reggie Jackson, looks set to slug it out with an auction house

Posted: 6 July 2011
How should a collector spend a $241m Euromillions jackpot win?

With another rollover in the European lottery, here's some collectibles the winner may want...

Posted: 6 July 2011
On this day in history... Music changed forever as McCartney met Lennon

In the quiet village of Woolton, a monumental encounter changed the lives of two lads for Liverpool

Posted: 6 July 2011
Paul says... 'Why our childhood heroes are among today's greatest investments'

From James Bond to Steve McQueen, childhood nostalgia is boosting values at the top auctions

Posted: 6 July 2011
Scooter from Oasis album cover will be auctioned 'somewhere else'

The scooter used for Be Somewhere Else Now is going up for sale alongside a 1959 Lambretta...

Posted: 6 July 2011
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
Goodwill moon dust 'destroyed' in 1973 now subject of Alaskan lawsuit

Like something from Sci-Fi, valuable rocks thought to have been lost have turned up

Posted: 5 July 2011
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
Popeye the Pilot swoops into antique and vintage toy auction

Later this month, Stephenson's is holding its Mid-Summer Dolls, Toys & Trains Auction

Posted: 3 July 2011
Macca's Lambo hits right note at Bonhams' Goodwood sale

The car formerly owned by the legendary Liverpudlian was one of many highlights

Posted: 2 July 2011
Elizabeth Taylor's memorabilia auction could match Debbie Reynolds'

With an equally large and impressive collection, it could make many millions...

Posted: 1 July 2011
Exclusive interview: 'Posters should be a larger hobby – who isn’t affected by cinema?’

Heritage Auctions' Vintage Movie Poster Director Grey Smith talks about the booming poster markets

Posted: 30 June 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles'... Five fascinating items of quintessential political memorabilia

Records of history, these global items of political memorabilia will get you interested in politics

Posted: 30 June 2011
Video of the Week... Remembering the dance that made a $800,000 dress

Saturday Night Fever star John Travolta recalls his iconic White House dance with Princess Diana

Posted: 29 June 2011
Bonhams art sale reveals game of tennis' earliest secrets, next month

This incredibly rare painting shows details of 16th century courts that would otherwise be unknown...

Posted: 28 June 2011
Handbags at lawn... Lady Thatcher's White House handbag sells for $39,900

Andy Warhol and Eric Clapton also starred in former UK politician Jeffrey Archer's charity auction

Posted: 28 June 2011
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
Michael Jackson's $1.8m Thriller jacket reigns supreme in Beverly Hills

Many famous items linked to the King of Pop sold for high amounts at Julien's in the US, yesterday...

Posted: 27 June 2011
Only extant photo of Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid draws $2.3m in Denver

Billionaire William Koch now owns the only photo of the Old West's archetypal gunslinger...

Posted: 27 June 2011
Plans for James Bond's 'world's most famous Aston Martin' appear for sale

The machine guns and ejector seat from 1964's Goldfinger DB5 are all in these secret blueprints...

Posted: 27 June 2011
'The old rules about valuable antiques have changed' says US auctioneer Cowan's

Expert Diane Wachs chats to Paul Fraser Collectibles about Cowan's varied upcoming July auction

Posted: 27 June 2011
You've gotta laugh... I Love Lucy creator's $7,500 'laugh box' beats sale rival

Jess Oppenheimer's canned laughter machine was up against its rival, and not for the first time...

Posted: 27 June 2011
Elvis' 'father' Tom Parker should be celebrated as much as the King himself

He helped discover Elvis and change musical history, so why have you never heard of him?

Posted: 26 June 2011
Jackson's collectibles are ever-more valued, two years after his death

You'd have to be off the wall not to be thrilled by one of these amazing King of Pop collectibles...

Posted: 25 June 2011
Dress from Diana's dance with John Travolta sashays to $800,000

Fourteen of the late Princess's dresses were sold last night at Waddingtons Auctioneers in Canada

Posted: 24 June 2011
On this day in history... John Lennon released his second self-penned book

The Beatles' frontman signalled his intentions with this release of surreal tales and drawings...

Posted: 24 June 2011
This week's top news stories... Monroe, Capone and a rare Hawaiian stamp

Collectors have seen some of the most famous items ever go on sale during the last few days...

Posted: 24 June 2011
356% profit made in under a year on Al Capone's personal Colt revolver

Here's a look back at how a collector appears to have made a fantastic investment

Posted: 23 June 2011
Jeffrey Archer sets his sights on a unique $8m sale at Christie's

Sporting memorabilia, rare expensive art and handbags. All in the life of controversial politician...

Posted: 23 June 2011
Princess Diana letters exceed expectations at Reeman Dansie

There has been a flurry of activity around the Queen of Hearts' collectibles, which continues tonight

Posted: 23 June 2011
Marilyn Monroe dress auction: 'I found myself on the phone at 3am, bidding for a $5.6m dress...'

Of all the times to bid in a sale, having to phone up the auction house in the early hours wasn't ideal...

Posted: 22 June 2011
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
Antique 'canned laughter' machines will raise a smile at Don Presley Auctions

Two prototypes from the patent race for potted giggles could bring up to $100,000 for charity

Posted: 21 June 2011
Fab Four album steals the show at Case Antiques' Spring auction

An incredibly rare album, signed by each member of The Beatles, beat its estimate in Tennessee...

Posted: 21 June 2011
Jade carving 'of the desert from which you cannot return' leads auction

The Qianlong period antique could draw bids of $25,000 in the Massachusetts sale

Posted: 21 June 2011
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
First script from Britain's 60-year-old radio drama The Archers goes up for sale

Sotheby's is expecting significant interest when the aging pages go under the hammer next month

Posted: 20 June 2011
Schulz's $15,000 Charlie Brown sketch stars at 'busiest ever' Weiss auction

200 people, including internet and absentee bids, flocked to own these classic Peanuts cartoons

Posted: 20 June 2011
Visit our blog and get closer to all the latest collectibles news and opinion...

Our insider experts' views on the collectibles markets can now be read by you at the click of a mouse

Posted: 20 June 2011
We made the first bid of $1.1m... But then Monroe’s dress shot up to $5.6m

Here's our inside view of the Debbie Reynolds’ memorabilia auction, one of the greatest-ever sales

Posted: 20 June 2011
'Great 20th century innovator'... Sir Paul McCartney turns 69 today

The ex-Beatle has proven his legacy, and the values of his collectibles are rivalling John Lennon...

Posted: 18 June 2011
$267,000 Aston Martin owned by fraudster Bernie Madoff's brother goes up for sale

A court has granted permission for the classic car to be sold at RM Auctions this summer

Posted: 17 June 2011
Collector gets 'Hard Day's Night' as McCartney halts cartoon auction

Collectors have sold Macca's scribblings for fortunes, but different rules apply to Bruce McMouse...

Posted: 17 June 2011
How rare is this Winston Churchill book? You have six days to find out...

Unrecorded by experts and mysteriously inscribed, questions surround these Churchill volumes...

Posted: 17 June 2011
Notorious mobster Al Capone's '$113,000' Colt revolver aims high in London

The gun of the St Valentine's Day Massacre gangster may sell for many times what it did in 2010

Posted: 17 June 2011
One World Record is not enough... James Bond leads amazing poster sale

Diamonds are Forever artwork scored $130,000 ahead of Casablanca and much more at Christie's

Posted: 16 June 2011
The horror! Late collector's rare Wells and Lovecraft books are for sale

Philip K Dick, HP Lovecraft and HG Wells were among those revered by the publisher Jerry Weist...

Posted: 16 June 2011
Collectibles auction advice: 'Do your research to reap the benefits'

The memorabilia auction to end them all, of Debbie Reynold's collection, is lighting up Beverly Hills...

Posted: 15 June 2011
Diana's '$1m' famous White House dress highlights Waddington's auction

Adored as the 'people's princess', her most majestic gowns make good investments for any collector...

Posted: 15 June 2011
Eight things to buy your Dad for Father's Day, by Paul Fraser Collectibles

Traditional prezzies like socks, jumpers and music are all here - but like you've never seen before...

Posted: 15 June 2011
The Story of... Gandhi's mysterious missing glasses

One of the few items owned by the Indian hero, his specs seem to have curiously vanished...

Posted: 15 June 2011
Very good M'Lady... Thunderbirds' Lady Penelope could be worth $16,400

Instantly recognisable, the plastic, aristocratic, secret agent from the 1960s is to sell at Bonhams

Posted: 15 June 2011
'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
Can't wait for the sale... Collector pre-buys $730,000 Nabokov 'mini-museum'

This buyer wanted the Russian writer's memorabilia so badly, he pipped every other bidder to the post

Posted: 14 June 2011
Online and upwards... World Record prices show internet collectibles boom

From Chinese antiques to the most expensive camera, it's all there for you at the click of a mouse

Posted: 14 June 2011
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
John Lennon, The Who and Jimi Hendrix memorabilia headlines Christie's

Hundreds of items will be sold tomorrow, celebrating some of the biggest names in music...

Posted: 13 June 2011
Why Charles Lindbergh is still flying high on the collectibles markets

As his momentous flight passes out of living memory, items connected to his legacy are more valuable...

Posted: 13 June 2011
McCartney and the lost family of mice... Beatle's animations go up for sale

Dominic Winter is offering a set of sketches for Bruce McMouse - the Beatle's forgotten show

Posted: 11 June 2011
BBC Radio Scotland and Paul Fraser Collectibles discuss Marilyn Monroe's 'itch'

Why could Monroe's dress be the best investment you've never tried? Listen here to find out...

Posted: 10 June 2011
Eyeing up a fortune... Lincoln's opera glasses valued at $700,000

Once owned by the most iconic American ever, these glasses are truly one-of-a-kind...

Posted: 10 June 2011
'It's heavenly up here' - Princess Diana's letters masked her marriage troubles

A set of the Queen of Hearts' letters is going up for sale, while her wedding cake is exhibited

Posted: 9 June 2011
Musical pioneer Les Paul's collectible legacy lives on through his creations

Two years after his death, the rock and roll founder's guitars are still music to ears of collectors...

Posted: 9 June 2011
Putting the X Factor in collectibles? Cheryl Cole empties her closet for charity

The TV star and pop singer is to sell off frocks by top designers including Phillip Lim and Giles Deaco

Posted: 9 June 2011
Storyboard showing 'one of Hitchcock's biggest mistakes' sells for $28,800

The sketchy scenes of Stage Fright include the notorious 'false flashback' sequence

Posted: 9 June 2011
James Brown could emerge as the 'poster boy' of collectibles in NY

The Godfather of Soul is among legends of music spearheading the boom in collectible posters...

Posted: 8 June 2011
Paul says... 'Why talk of a next 'great, great depression' needn't apply to you'

You should definitely watch this video - it's gone viral among the top people in the financial world...

Posted: 8 June 2011
The vast and spectacular collections of Sheikh Saud al Thani of Qatar

Charged with making Qatar a cultural hotspot, he spent billions on art, books, antiques and more

Posted: 8 June 2011
This iconic Michael Jackson jacket could rock California for $400,000

As King of Pop collectibles become more valuable, you may never have a better chance to buy one

Posted: 7 June 2011
'All that matters is winning': $80,000 saddle highlights Larry Hagman auction

Dallas star Larry Hagman's collectibles made more than $500,000 at Julien's Auctions

Posted: 6 June 2011
Kate Middleton's sensational wedding dress goes on display in Buckingham Palace

The satin and lace dream will be shown alongside the couple's wedding cake and Fabergé eggs

Posted: 6 June 2011
Underpants and a bare bottom: sales of Bernie Madoff's belongings get personal

A selection of art, golf clubs and even the fraudster's boxer shorts went under the hammer

Posted: 6 June 2011
A killer's collectibles: The Unabomber's belongings bring $150,000

Led by a $40,000 set of Ted Kaczynski's journals, the proceeds will benefit his victims

Posted: 4 June 2011
Oh say can you see... $80,000 fragments of the original Star Spangled banner fly again

Parts of the US flag which inspired America's national anthem goes under the hammer at Heritage

Posted: 4 June 2011
Stanley Cup reminds memorabilia investors of the power of hockey collectibles

Here's why game worn shirts and trading cards are the big hitters in the hockey market

Posted: 3 June 2011
Stunning Star Trek collectibles beam down into Propworx's sci-fi auction

Featuring an original costume, phaser rifle and tricorder the sale is well-worth boldly going to

Posted: 3 June 2011
Money Honey... Lady Gaga's signed piano could sound a bid of $60,000

The Steinway piano will be offered alongside a guitar signed by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

Posted: 2 June 2011
Collectors can Get Satisfication with two Rolling Stones anniversaries...

As the long-time rockers celebrate two landmarks today, we take a look at their collectible legacy...

Posted: 1 June 2011
How the 'most important comic ever' could net you a 133.5% Superprofit

Clark Kent first landed in Smallville today in 1938 - and the adventure continues for savvy collectors...

Posted: 1 June 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles' memorabilia guide to the Top Five Screen Sirens

These leading ladies of their day have each left a wonderful collectible legacy behind them….

Posted: 1 June 2011
Paul says... 'Why Asia's boom gives you more freedom than ever to profit'

Asia and other regions' growing auction presence spells a bright future for liquid collectible assets...

Posted: 1 June 2011
The collections of multi-millionaire recluse Huguette Clark

Clark, who died recently aged 104, owned art, antique violins and a vast number of collectible dolls

Posted: 1 June 2011
Video of the Week: Unique copy of Charlie Chaplin's lost film bought on eBay for sale

The 35mm roll of the never-released movie Zepped, acquired for $5, could achieve six figures

Posted: 1 June 2011
Why bikini-clad Marilyn Monroe is developing into a nice investment...

On the anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birthday, exciting new photos have come to light

Posted: 1 June 2011
Collector's long-lost Charlie Chaplin film could bring six figures at Bonhams

Discovered in a film canister, Chaplin's 1916 movie Zepped will attract world-wide attention in London

Posted: 31 May 2011
Football collectors look to invest in the 'greatest midfielder of his generation'

He lacks Beckham's hair or Ronaldo's arrogance, yet this humble star could net you a tidy sum...

Posted: 31 May 2011
'Most expensive camera ever sold' is snapped-up for $1.9m in Vienna

Dated to 1923, this Leica 0-series shows that collectible cameras could be a hot market in 2011

Posted: 31 May 2011
Never mind the bond investments... Here's the Sex Pistols' $13,178 vinyl

Safety pins at the ready... We look at why Johnny Rotten's collectibles are gaining on The Beatles'

Posted: 31 May 2011
World Record $366,000 Titanic plan marks doomed ship’s 100th anniversary

The document is described as 'one of the most important pieces of Titanic memorabilia ever sold'...

Posted: 31 May 2011
Golfer Ian Poulter sinks an impressive $90,000 for Ballesteros's golden putter

A range of Steve Ballesteros's collectibles auctioned for a combined $1m, last week

Posted: 30 May 2011
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
'It's Terrific!' - Citizen Kane poster highlights Heritage's auction

Heritage Auctions' July sale of classic movie posters is expected to attract plenty of interest...

Posted: 28 May 2011
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
Why Bob Dylan can still help you 'Freewheel' to profit after 48 years

We take a look at how folk legend Bob Dylan produced the world's Most Valuable US Album...

Posted: 27 May 2011
Here's an alternative investment that 'will always hold strong value'

What could King Kong and gloom rocker Nick Cave possibly have to do with good assets...?

Posted: 26 May 2011
A fraudster with excellent taste... The collections of Bernie Madoff

Having run the 'largest Ponzi scheme in history' only Madoff's collectibles had any real value

Posted: 25 May 2011
Diana, Churchill and Francis Bacon: Four Rooms puts collectibles on primetime

The new British TV show is set to excite all collectors of art, memorabilia and unique items

Posted: 25 May 2011
The Story of… The galactic rise of Star Wars collectibles

George Lucas's forward thinking was crucial in transforming the world of movie collectibles

Posted: 25 May 2011
It's a happy 70th birthday for Bob Dylan - and a happy day for collectors

Few rock 'n' rollers can boast a legacy like Bob's - and here's why you as a collector stand to benefit...

Posted: 24 May 2011
The King and I... The collectible legacy of the women in Elvis's life

Priscilla and Lisa-Marie Presley both command attention on the collectibles market

Posted: 24 May 2011
'I've never known this kind of love before' - Liz Taylor love letters make $47,000

The film star's letters to her first love fared well at RR Auction's sale

Posted: 23 May 2011
Princess Beatrice's octopus/cat flap hat raises over $131,000 for charity

The Philip Treacy creation which amazed onlookers at the Royal wedding has proved highly desirable

Posted: 23 May 2011
Jackie O's $134,500 letters show 'recovering market on an upward trend'

Collectors got a peek at young Jackie Kennedy's love letters at Christie's $1.1m New York auction

Posted: 22 May 2011
Looking good... Rediscovered Beatles photos from 1964 could bring $100,000

The lively shots taken by young photographer Mike Mitchell are a must-see for the Fab Four's fans

Posted: 20 May 2011
What's the best way to prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse? Collectibles...

The Center for Disease Control has warned about a zombie apocalypse - so you'd better be ready

Posted: 20 May 2011
Beatle's $194,000 Lamborghini could prove a hit at Bonhams

Paul McCartney's car is just one of an exciting collection at Goodwood in July

Posted: 19 May 2011
Explosive: The belongings of Unabomber Ted Kaczynski are to be sold at auction

The items include his papers, typewriter, disguises and even a handwritten copy of his Manifesto

Posted: 19 May 2011
From Chateau Mouton to Smirnoff vodka: Bernie Madoff's cellar brings $41,500

The convicted fraudster's drinks collection was an odd mix - but everything was bought by someone

Posted: 19 May 2011
Jeffrey Archer set to sell 1948 Olympic torch at Christie's

Collectors will have the opportunity to own a piece of Olympic history in June

Posted: 19 May 2011
Marilyn Monroe collectibles continue to seduce memorabilia investors

The anniversary of Monroe's 'Happy Birthday' rendition reminds collectors of the actress' star power

Posted: 19 May 2011
Titanic captain's $40,000 cigar box beats estimate at Liverpool auction

The power of Titanic collectibles is again in evidence, this time at Cato Crane

Posted: 19 May 2011
It must be Christmas... Gene Autry gold candlesticks and piano may bring $265,000

The creator of such classics as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had amassed a great collection

Posted: 18 May 2011
Our Top Five... Collectible hats of film, art and history

With the excitement over Princess Beatrice's hat on eBay at a high, we look at collectible headwear

Posted: 18 May 2011
Lennon's Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds lyrics make $237,000 at auction

The handwritten lyrics to John Lennon's Sgt. Pepper song were a big hit at Profiles in History

Posted: 17 May 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles' Top Five film classic cars sold at auction

We look at how vehicles from the movies are a huge hit with film fans and car collectors alike...

Posted: 17 May 2011
$18,300 so far for Princess Beatrice's spectacular Royal Wedding hat on eBay

The Philip Treacy creation which starred on Wills and Kate's day has won a bid from Duncan Bannatyne

Posted: 16 May 2011
Meet Paul Fraser Collectibles and view our amazing stock in London

Featuring Buzz Aldrin and Madonna collectibles, the May 20 London Investor Show is not to be missed

Posted: 16 May 2011
Muppet memorabilia set to soar in popularity following film release

Jim Henson collectibles could rise in price when The Muppets is released in November

Posted: 16 May 2011
$190,414 basketball jersey auction record set at Grey Flannel

This game-worn and autographed basketball jersey provoked feverish excitement among collectors

Posted: 14 May 2011
Houdini's handcuffs and other magic memorabilia go under the hammer in Chicago

Potter & Potter prepare to present more conjuring collectibles with a flourish

Posted: 14 May 2011
Fine wines of a fraudster: The contents of Bernie Madoff's cellar go under the hammer

The sale features some high calibre Chateau Cheval Blanc and Mouton alongside lesser lots

Posted: 13 May 2011
Princess Beatrice's crazy Royal wedding hat goes up for sale on eBay

Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding had an unlikely highlight - and it could be yours

Posted: 12 May 2011
Flotsam and jetsam to treasure: Valuable Titanic memorabilia washes up at Heritage

A fragment from the hull of the doomed vessel and a pair of Titanic lifebelts are up for sale

Posted: 10 May 2011
Lady Gaga's Gucci heels step up to help Christchurch earthquake victims

The US singer's size 39 heels are expected to attract interest at an online auction, this month

Posted: 10 May 2011
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
Nelson Mandela collectibles continue to inspire a new generation

Collectibles associated with the former South African president can command huge sums at auction

Posted: 10 May 2011
From riots to queues... Rare Banksy 'Tesco' art creates a blast in Bristol

Despite heavy rain, the chance to buy a £5 work by the UK street artist proved irresistible to some...

Posted: 9 May 2011
Lady Diana $276,000 dresses wow the crowds at Julien's Auctions

Two dresses worn by Princess Diana have excited memorabilia collectors in Beverly Hills

Posted: 9 May 2011
Just like Prince William - drive off in your own 'Royal Wedding Aston Martin'

Two DB6s nearly identical to the car in which Will drove Kate from the church are going up for sale...

Posted: 6 May 2011
Beatles 'butcher cover' t-shirt sells with $20,000 eBay asking price

'The guy I got this shirt from got the shirt himself from Lennon during the early 70s,' says the seller

Posted: 5 May 2011
Bonhams auctions medal won by football's 'uncrowned King of Sheffield'

WE Clegg's 1877 medal was brought into Bonhams' Exeter office by an unassuming client...

Posted: 5 May 2011
Gibson guitar could rock to the tune of $15,000 at Heritage

Dated to 1959, this ES-335 could be a perfect rock 'n' roll investment for an axe-loving collector

Posted: 4 May 2011
'May the fourth be with you!' - Collectors celebrate Star Wars day

Today's date, May 4, offers a bad Star Wars pun and an excuse to celebrate the classic sci-fi series...

Posted: 4 May 2011
'Political collectibles equal investment power - especially for collectors'

Margaret Thatcher was the West's first-ever female Prime Minister - should you buy her autograph?

Posted: 4 May 2011
The legacy of a film star and philanthropist: Audrey Hepburn and her memorabilia

A Hollywood icon was born today in 1929, and her influence is still felt on the collectibles markets

Posted: 4 May 2011
Classic James Bond Aston Martins are rolling into Bonhams' auction

The pair are replicas from On Her Majesty's Secret Service and The Living Daylights

Posted: 3 May 2011
Imagine owning John Lennon's microphone, estimated at $8,300

They don't make music like they used to, as this sale of vintage Beatles equipment will prove next week

Posted: 3 May 2011
Revealing the $94,163 'most valuable hockey trading card on the planet'

The 'finest Canadian hockey player of all time' - and a collector himself - has scored again at auction

Posted: 3 May 2011
Collectors can look like 'The Dude' in his $6,000 Lebowski sweater

The sweater worn by Jeff Bridges in classic 1998 film The Big Lebowski is auctioning in May

Posted: 28 April 2011
Snooker loopy: investors with deep pockets are cueing up for collectibles

As the Snooker world championship reaches it conclusion, here's a potted history of notable sales...

Posted: 28 April 2011
Fleet Foxes auction rare $3,350 signed record for tsunami relief

The American indie folkers have lived up to their hype with an online charity auction - but will it last?

Posted: 27 April 2011
The Story of… Royal romance on the collectibles markets

Memorabilia connected with Royal affairs and marriages has long been a major draw for collectors

Posted: 27 April 2011
Video of the Week... Will, Kate and the future of Royal collectibles

As collectors look foward to the Royal wedding, here's our 'Golden Rule' for buying Royal memorabilia

Posted: 27 April 2011
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
You can drive off in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 'for $2m' at this US auction

The roadworthy car from Disney's classic film is auctioning at Profiles in History's sale in May

Posted: 27 April 2011
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
Kerry Taylor celebrity dresses expert interview: the woman who sold Kate Middleton's dress

Gowns worn by Princess Diana and Audrey Hepburn have passed before Kerry Taylor's expert eye

Posted: 26 April 2011
Prepare to feel the clout of Margaret Thatcher's $164,000 handbag

The former British prime minister's black Asprey handbag will appear at a Christie's London auction

Posted: 26 April 2011
Elton John and McCartney still rock the markets - years after their live debuts

Elton and Sir Paul made their gig debuts Today in History, and their collectibles are still on the rise

Posted: 21 April 2011
'Happy Birthday, Ma'am!' - Queen Elizabeth II marks her 85th year

Elizabeth II has appeared on coins and other collectibles - and is herself no stranger to collecting...

Posted: 21 April 2011
Heavy metal star's crystal piano to bring $73m for tsunami victims?

An extraordinary piece of music memorabilia has drawn an even more extraordinary bid online

Posted: 21 April 2011
Titanic inquiry plan set for $165,000 Henry Aldridge & Son auction in May

An annotated technical drawing of the Titanic used in the 1912 British investigation is attracting collectors

Posted: 21 April 2011
At $2m, this is the world's most expensive piece of football memorabilia...

A 1970s Houston Oilers helmet signed by coach Bum Phillips has set a new record at a charity auction

Posted: 20 April 2011
'God Help You': Lennon's $65,000 Beatle letter to McCartney set for auction

John Lennon's acrimonious letter to Paul McCartney will be among the leading lots at Profiles in History

Posted: 20 April 2011
'Gold investments reach record high - but collectibles are doing even better'

Gold's record value rise to $1,500 an ounce is great news. But here's why collectors are even happier...

Posted: 20 April 2011
Lavish 'elephant folios' from Egypt will make a big impression at Sotheby's

The Travel, Atlases, Maps and Natural History sale will also include a $130,250 Egyptian archive

Posted: 20 April 2011
Unique cast-iron bulldog could sink its teeth into $25,000 at Morphy's Auctions

The alarming creature will stand guard over a range of toys and mechanical banks next week

Posted: 19 April 2011
Beatles collectors scramble for Paul McCartney's $240,000 'Yesterday' piano

A piano Paul McCartney used to compose Yesterday has surpassed its estimate at auction in London

Posted: 18 April 2011
Judy Garland's Wizard of Oz slippers set for auction in June

Collectors are set to follow the yellow brick road to a Profiles in History sale

Posted: 18 April 2011
Cheeky Chappy: Our top five pieces of Charlie Chaplin film memorabilia

On his 122nd birthday we celebrate the silent movie era star's collectibles and their continuing appeal

Posted: 16 April 2011
Anarchy reigns as bidders fight over Sex Pistols' God Save The Queen acetate

A test pressing of the punk rockers' 1977 number one is proving a hit on eBay

Posted: 15 April 2011
$200,000 Beatles' Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds lyrics come to auction

John Lennon's dream like handwritten lyrics to the Sgt. Pepper track will be auctioned next month

Posted: 14 April 2011
$35,000 burning building model expected to set collectors' passions aflame

An original Carpenter Burning Buildings toy is among the leading lots at James D Julia in May

Posted: 14 April 2011
A serious collection of playthings leaves the cupboard for the last time

Here's a final look at the very last toys from Donald Kaufman's collection to be sold

Posted: 14 April 2011
Debbie Reynolds presents 'greatest auction of motion picture artefacts ever assembled'

Iconic movie dresses collected by Reynolds are coming to auction in Beverly Hills in June

Posted: 14 April 2011
Disaster's allure... Titanic and Apollo 13 collectibles still fascinate collectors

Collectibles from the Titanic disaster and aborted Apollo 13 mission are highly prized by investors

Posted: 14 April 2011
Bobby Fischer wins again: Chess set from his World Championship makes $76,275

A metaphor for the Cold War struggle, it is signed by Fischer and his opponent Boris Spassky

Posted: 13 April 2011
Video of the week… Tiger Woods wins his first major

Tiger Woods won his first major at the Masters in 1997, setting in motion his collectible legacy

Posted: 13 April 2011
Pope's jewellery owned by Evel Knievel could sell for over $850,000 on eBay

A story that couldn't be made up: Pope Paul VI's diamond-embellished crucifix could be yours...

Posted: 12 April 2011
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
Confirmed: Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery collection will be sold by Christie's

The auctioneer has conceded that they are to sell the screen legend's famed hoard of gems

Posted: 11 April 2011
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
The red goose that lays the golden eggs - antique mascot helps collection sell for $2m

Donal Markey's collection extended from classic cast iron toys into antique advertising and folk art

Posted: 10 April 2011
'Raw Power' of Iggy Pop collectibles attracts memorabilia investors

Iggy Pop could become increasingly popular in the future with music memorabilia investors

Posted: 8 April 2011
$1m Princess Diana White House dress expected to catch the eye in Toronto

A dress worn by Lady Diana the night she danced with John Travolta at the White House is to auction

Posted: 7 April 2011
Snow joke... A rare cast iron toy sleigh skims to $86,250 at Bertoia

The exquisite plaything led the way at the auction of Donal Markey's extraordinary collection

Posted: 7 April 2011
US Masters set to enthral as golfing collectibles come to the fore

Memorabilia associated with past US Masters champions is a big hit with investors

Posted: 7 April 2011
China music memorabilia boom: 'The love affair has only just begun'

As Bob Dylan heads for mainland China, its collectibles markets could be set for another major leap...

Posted: 6 April 2011
Collectors ready to duel over John Wayne eye patch at Heritage sale

An eye patch worn by John Wayne in the 1969 film True Grit is coming to auction in October

Posted: 6 April 2011
'The essence of pure European supercar'... a Ferrari Daytona used by a Prince

Endorsed by Top Gear and used by Royalty, a true classic hailing from 1973 could speed to $340,000

Posted: 6 April 2011
Celebrities like Kurt Cobain make millions with collectibles – even after death

The Nirvana frontman died today in 1994 - but his memorabilia continues to be popular with fans

Posted: 5 April 2011
Music fit for a King: Elvis's vinyl collection could shake, rattle and roll to $242,000

The selection of vinyl will go under the hammer alongside Paul McCartney's 'Yesterday' piano

Posted: 5 April 2011
See what you've been missing... Our Top Five collectible X-rays

Believe it or not, famous X-rays are a niche market with investors - and can go for considerable sums

Posted: 5 April 2011
The top five sales of Kurt Cobain memorabilia

On the anniversary of his death, we look at how collectors are keeping Cobain's legacy alive

Posted: 5 April 2011
Bob Dylan plays Beijing as Chinese collectors turn to music memorabilia

The world's second biggest economy is entering a boom area for music memorabilia sales

Posted: 4 April 2011
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
Knight offers alligator for sale... Gladys Knight is to sell a Hermes black alligator sac

The music star will offer the stylish piece alongside a wonderful range of dresses at Leslie Hindman

Posted: 2 April 2011
Owzat?! Indian and Sri Lankan cricket memorabilia could be boosted this Saturday

As Sachin and Murali square up for the final we look at the World Cup's cricket collectibles

Posted: 2 April 2011
Cross-dressing Baseball star’s card could become the world's most expensive...

An early-20th century pitcher is set to join the ranks of Honus Wagner – for a very different reason...

Posted: 1 April 2011
Has March Madness inspired you to add to your basketball collection?

Sports memorabilia collectors can find a wealth of opportunities in the basketball market

Posted: 1 April 2011
'You're outta here!' Lou Gehrig's Yankees jersey set to fly out of auction

Iron Horse's baseball jersey is expected to make $100,000 at Robert Edward Auctions

Posted: 1 April 2011
Alfred Hitchcock collectibles continue to enthral film fans and investors

Hitchcock leading man Farley Granger's death is a reminder of the director's enduring collectible legacy

Posted: 31 March 2011
Super rich Microsoft founders love to fight, and collect

When not falling out, Paul Allen and Bill Gates find time to indulge their passion for collecting

Posted: 31 March 2011
Agatha Christie collectibles market to receive Disney film boost

Hollywood beauty Jennifer Garner will play Miss Marple in a forthcoming big screen adaptation

Posted: 30 March 2011
Springsteen's 1957 classic Chevy roars to $468,000 at online auction

The Boss' first car has sold for considerably more than the $2,000 he paid for it

Posted: 30 March 2011
The Story of... Henry VIII, Queen Catherine of Aragon and their legacy

As we look forward to the wedding of a future Queen Catherine, the divorce of another passes

Posted: 30 March 2011
"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
Jeffrey Archer to sell Warhol and Monet works at $8m auction

A Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe is among 150 works of art set for Christie's in June

Posted: 29 March 2011
Obama is popular with memorabilia investors, but where's his birth certificate?

As Obama speaks on Libya, collectors look to the president for sound political investments

Posted: 29 March 2011
Twinkling for a star... Is Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery collection set to auction?

The Hollywood icon owned $150m of gemstones, and rumours about its future are circling

Posted: 29 March 2011
Collectors are standing up for Civil Rights Movement memorabilia

We take a look at the popularity of memorabilia from the US African-American Civil Rights Movement...

Posted: 28 March 2011
Collectors look to plunder $140,000 Tipu Sultan hoard at Bonhams

A bridle and breast plate taken from Tipu Sultan, the 18th century ruler of Mysore, is at auction in April

Posted: 28 March 2011
Do you have an amazing collection? A TV cash prize could be yours...

If you're a budding Malcolm Forbes or King Farouk, then a BBC Saturday night show needs your help

Posted: 28 March 2011
The Caped Crusader prepares to do battle with the King of Pop in California

Batman collectors may ensure Michael Jackson doesn't have a memorabilia sale all his own way

Posted: 27 March 2011
Liz Taylor's legacy lives on as '$30m' Warhol artwork comes to auction

The film icon's popularity in the collecting world looks set to soar

Posted: 25 March 2011
Vintage poster auction offers collectors 'plenty to sink their teeth into'

A '$70,000' Dracula poster is the leading lot at Heritage's Dallas auction this weekend

Posted: 25 March 2011
For Whom the Bell Tolls: New movie tells the story of Hemingway's inspiration

Nicole Kidman will play the great writer's wife Martha Gellhorn in a film which could boost his memorabilia

Posted: 24 March 2011
Harry Houdini memorabilia that should not escape your attention

On the anniversary of Houdini's birthday we reveal the escape artist's collectibles

Posted: 24 March 2011
Michael Jackson's $60,000 glove could be an auction 'thriller' in California

The rare piece from MJ will go under the hammer alongside items from Indiana Jones and Titanic

Posted: 24 March 2011
When the King became a private... Elvis Presley joins the army

It may have given his fans the G.I blues, but today his army haircut could grow you a fortune

Posted: 24 March 2011
Blink-182 auction more lyrics for Japan tsunami - this time Adam's Song

One of the band's biggest hits is going up for sale on eBay, in aid of the Red Cross's work in Japan

Posted: 23 March 2011
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
Film legend Liz Taylor dies in Los Angeles - but her memory will live on

Considered one of the great actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age, Elizabeth Taylor has passed away

Posted: 23 March 2011
Kate Middleton rare dress: 'Insignificant yesterday - worth an absolute fortune today'

Charlotte Todd made her friend a dress for a university fashion show... and it's just sold for £78,000

Posted: 23 March 2011
Bang Bang! Beatle's '$170,000' song lyrics to strike hammer blow at auction

Paul McCartney's written lyrics to Maxwell's Silver Hammer are on sale at a music memorabilia auction

Posted: 21 March 2011
'Hey, big spender!' Shirley Bassey auctions dress to aid hospital

The last time the Thunderball and Goldfinger singer appeared at auction in 2003, she raised $500,000...

Posted: 21 March 2011
$284,000 Qing dynasty tea service proves to be bidders' cup of tea at Sotheby's

The set was part of the estate of Queen Juliana, with stunned everyone by raising $7m for charity

Posted: 18 March 2011
Bruce Springsteen’s '$390,000' Chevy thunders down the road to auction

The Born In The USA singer’s classic convertible is up for grabs in an online sale, this month

Posted: 18 March 2011
Exclusive interview: 'I own a pair of Queen Victoria's Royal bloomers!'

Part Two: David Gainsborough Roberts is famous for his Marilyn Monroe collection - but that's not all...

Posted: 18 March 2011
Kate Middleton's see through dress sets hearts racing at $105,000 auction

The dress worn by the future Queen of England at a university fashion show attracted a global audience

Posted: 18 March 2011
Rapper Nate Dogg's death could see spike in hip-hop collectibles

The US rapper's death could see his memorabilia become increasingly valued and sought after

Posted: 18 March 2011
Gloria Swanson's $140,000 diamond ring is set to star at Christie's jewellery auction

The Oscar-nominated actress was renowned for her love of extravagant accessories in the 1920s

Posted: 17 March 2011
Misleading mugshot: Porcelain celebrates the union of Kate and Prince... Harry?

A manufacturer has made a rather basic error in their attempt to cash-in on the Royal wedding

Posted: 17 March 2011
Don't 'Blink' and miss this... Blink-182 sell memorabilia for Japan tsunami

The American punk rockers are showing how celebs and their collectibles can help a good cause

Posted: 16 March 2011
Megadeth star says he'll auction guitars for Japan tsunami relief

Marty Friedman, former guitarist with US metal giants Megadeth, is doing his bit to help

Posted: 16 March 2011
Zsa Zsa Gabor's 'police slap' Rolls adds glamour to online sale

'Gabor's mugshot comes with the sale...' says the seller of a car which once made national news

Posted: 16 March 2011
Kid left alone on computer bids $5,648 on Justin Bieber eBay sneaker

If ever there was a warning for parents to be more vigilant over their child's internet use, this is it...

Posted: 15 March 2011
Worth more than you could fit in the slot... Rare coin-ops collection is for sale

Bob Levy's cherished assembly of antique machines will go under the hammer at Morphy Auctions

Posted: 15 March 2011
Lady Macbeth beetle wing dress could set hearts fluttering at auction

A dress worn by actress Ellen Terry could again be a star if it came to auction

Posted: 14 March 2011
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
Marilyn Monroe, Kate Moss, Pelé and the Queen meet up at Bonhams next week

Exceptional photographs presenting these stars and many more are to go under the hammer

Posted: 12 March 2011
Donal Markey's antique toy collection could 'sleigh' the opposition at Bertoia

A rare Ives Cutter sleigh toy could speed to $40,000 in the New Jersey auction later this month

Posted: 11 March 2011
Spiderman's debut 'swings' past $1m to become most expensive Silver Age comic

This pristine copy of 'Amazing Fantasy #15' will have fanboys' spidey senses tingling

Posted: 11 March 2011
Exclusive interview: 'Marilyn is probably the best investment in the world'

We talk to David Gainsborough Roberts, owner of the largest private collection of Monroe's dresses

Posted: 10 March 2011
I Feel Three! Clapton's guitars triple estimates in $2.15m Bonhams auction

The Cream guitarist's collection sold for high prices, benefiting his addiction recovery centre

Posted: 10 March 2011
The shirt off his back - Carroll gives £900 Toon top to lucky fan

The £35m striker won the Newcastle shirt at a charity auction - then handed it to the losing bidder

Posted: 10 March 2011
What do the Forbes billionaires have in common? They collect...

The financial magazine releases its rankings of the richest people: many of whom invest in collectibles

Posted: 10 March 2011
$20,000 Houdini poster finally escapes from cellar to lead a collection for sale

Later this month, over 100 rare and antique images from the world of magic go under the hammer

Posted: 9 March 2011
'Collectibles investments: avoid auction disappointment and spot the top assets'

Why a 1995 Batmobile may not be the best investment - and how to spot collectibles that will be...

Posted: 9 March 2011
The Top 5... Most Important Guitars

To mark Bonhams' Clapton sale, we run-down the most significant six-strings in history

Posted: 9 March 2011
Batman Forever... in the garage: $165,000 Batmobile must stay hidden after US sale

The 1995 vehicle used in Batman Forever misses its estimate - and can never be driven by its owner

Posted: 8 March 2011
Beam me up - Discovery's Star Trek is over, but space memorabilia stays in orbit

Shatner congratulates the NASA crew on a job well done - but Kirk's collectibles are still flying high

Posted: 8 March 2011
Cricket for Christchurch: rare signed memorabilia sells today for charity

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori is offering shirts signed by players Lara, Tendulkar and Warne

Posted: 8 March 2011
Che Guevara's Motorcycle Diaries comrade dies - but the memorabilia lives on

The life and times of the cult hero continue to fascinate collectors across the world

Posted: 7 March 2011
Rocket Men: Bieber and Ozzy Superbowl space suits fly to $8,000 in charity auction

The pop idol and the rock veteran starred in a bizarre ad this year - but it's helped a good cause

Posted: 7 March 2011
Pictures which tell a tragic story... Photos by the Captain of the Lusitania are to sell

Charles Miller, which sold the flag from Nelson's ship, is offering an album from the doomed sailor

Posted: 6 March 2011
'No shirt, nothing...' – the ‘lost’ football memorabilia of Eric Cantona

Cantona claims he has not kept the medals and shirts he acquired during his illustrious career

Posted: 4 March 2011
'Pow! Zap! Bam!' Collectors set to fight over $275,000 Batmobile

A Batmobile used to promote the film Batman Forever goes under the hammer in Florida on Saturday

Posted: 4 March 2011
Golden Palace casino pays $40,668 for clump of Justin Bieber's hair

Are you a 'Belieber'? This internet casino clearly is, adding Bieber to its 'unusual things' collection

Posted: 3 March 2011
Iconic images are set to rock at Bonhams’ auction, later this month

Artwork for Ozzy Osbourne's classic No Rest For The Wicked album is among the lots in New York

Posted: 3 March 2011
Serena Williams anticipates return to tennis - and to building her collectible legacy

Williams will hopefully make a quick recovery after her operation, good news for fans and collectors

Posted: 3 March 2011
Allen Jones’s 1972 Munich Olympic Games poster design sells at Bonhams

Jones was asked to help Stanley Kubrick design the set for A Clockwork Orange in the same year

Posted: 2 March 2011
Bieber memorabilia, King's Speech collectibles: 'the internet is a game-changer'

When something becomes popular on Google, the global collectibles markets are never far behind...

Posted: 2 March 2011
Jimmy Carter artwork makes $150,000 at human rights charity auction

An artwork by the former US president was the star attraction at the Carter Center's event on Saturday

Posted: 2 March 2011
Another hit for Paul McCartney? '$202,000' Yesterday piano is for sale

A piano used in the writing process for the classic song Yesterday is going up for auction, next month

Posted: 1 March 2011
Collectors 'shut out' as Olympic hockey net is removed from auction

The net in which Canada scored the game winning goal in the 2010 Olympic final will go to a museum

Posted: 1 March 2011
Cricket World Cup coin has ‘eye appeal’ for sports memorabilia collectors

The coin used in the tied game between India and England is attracting many bids in an online auction

Posted: 1 March 2011
Hollywood icon Jane Russell dies aged 89 – but her legacy lives on in collectibles

Previous auction sales show that Russell, best known for her role in The Outlaw, won't be forgotten

Posted: 1 March 2011
Real-life star of the King’s Speech sells with Princess Diana at Charity sale

Better than the film: you have a chance to buy the real-life Wallis Simpson’s collectibles in this sale

Posted: 1 March 2011
$80,000 Stinson organ hits a high note at Victorian Casino Antiques sale

This unusual antiques sale boasts a wealth of jukeboxes, slot machines and Steve McQueen's pedal car

Posted: 28 February 2011
Olympic hockey net auction could be a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

The hockey net in which Canada scored the 2010 Olympic gold medal winning goal is up for sale

Posted: 28 February 2011
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
Collection of $490,000 Leonard Cohen films could leave music fans ‘reeling’

After 50 years at the top as an acclaimed poet and songwriter, Cohen's memorabilia is up for sale

Posted: 25 February 2011
Mighty meaty Beatles... Fab Four's infamous 'Butcher Cover' brings $26,300

Deemed too controversial to release, a factory-sealed copy inspired some Beatlemania at Heritage

Posted: 25 February 2011
Our tribute to the 'The Don' and the thriving world of cricket collectibles

On the anniversary of Sir Don Bradman's death, we look at his legacy and great cricket memorabilia

Posted: 25 February 2011
Les Paul Sunburst guitar hits high note at Heritage's $1.68m music auction

The classic axe strummed its way to $131,450, ahead of a pair of vintage C F Martins

Posted: 24 February 2011
Remembering Malcolm Forbes - truly the 'Collector's Collector'

It's been over two decades since the publisher passed on, but his collections still amaze buyers today

Posted: 24 February 2011
Strrrrike!! Why Honus Wagner is still a big hitter in the collectibles market

One of baseball's most revered players is worshipped in the trading card world as well

Posted: 24 February 2011
Collecting celebrity hair: ''Hair's' where you should look for the best collectible buys'

Pop singer Justin Bieber is following in the footsteps of Lennon and Elvis Presley - by auctioning his hair

Posted: 23 February 2011
The calm before the storm: local man's video shows JFK's last night alive

Roy Botello filmed President Kennedy and his wife Jackie at a dinner on November 21, 1963

Posted: 23 February 2011
Video of the week... The valuable antics of Bart Simpson

Here's a look at the life of Springfield's spiky-haired son on the joyous occasion of his 32nd birthday

Posted: 23 February 2011
Blast from the past... Buck Rogers collection brings over $100,000

Wayne Jagielski spent 40 years putting together his hoard of collectibles for the time-travelling hero

Posted: 22 February 2011
Hair today, gone tomorrow... Teen star Justin Bieber reaches for the scissors

The singer has cropped his locks for a new look - with the offcuts selling, how much are they worth?

Posted: 22 February 2011
Britain's earliest X-rays could see their way to $32,500 at Bonhams

Images of bones, keys and coins will go under the hammer as part of the Roy Davids collection

Posted: 21 February 2011
Come out to play... $6,000 Star Wars toys 'strike back' at auction

This upcoming toy sale has prices that you won't need to 'use the force' to afford...

Posted: 21 February 2011
'Ultimate autographs': Why collectors should comb the market for celebrity hair

As it becomes one of the fastest-growing hobbies on earth, here's how hair can make you thousands...

Posted: 21 February 2011
Caught and sold! Collectors eye Cricket World Cup memorabilia

The Cricket World Cup starts today, and it could be good news for fans and collectors alike

Posted: 19 February 2011
Map of the newly-created United States is offered to lucky bidders

Drawn up even before George Washington became President, the Robert Sayer work is up for sale

Posted: 18 February 2011
Colt revolver of the silver screen's favourite cowboy goes under the hammer

William S Hart, a friend of famous lawmen Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp, leads a Florida auction

Posted: 17 February 2011
Rocker Slash shares his love of films and fast cars at Julien's Auctions

The Guns 'N' Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist could prove that two wheels are better in California

Posted: 17 February 2011
As London prepares to welcome the Olympics, so too should collectors

The 2012 Olympic schedule was announced this week - but what should collectors be looking for?

Posted: 16 February 2011
Collectors can celebrate Presidents' Day with Civil War militaria

Military collectibles from a civil war captain are set for auction this Monday in Pennsylvania

Posted: 16 February 2011
Gandhi, the Tiger of Mysore and 200 classic cars: the collections of Vijay Mallya

Here, we look at the drinks magnate's great loves: sports, automobiles and his Indian heritage

Posted: 16 February 2011
'One and only' authenticated photo of Billy the Kid is valued at $400,000

The outlaw they called 'The Kid' is riding into one of the world's largest Wild West trade fairs, in June

Posted: 16 February 2011
Paul says... 'Why it's now your turn to hunt down Billy the Kid'

When a one-of-a-kind item of this calibre emerges for sale, it's time for collectors to sit up and listen...

Posted: 16 February 2011
First 'true American pick-up truck' rolls into Atlantic City classic cars sale

60,000 collectors are expected at the Atlantic City Classic Car Show and Auction, this weekend

Posted: 15 February 2011
'It's So Easy...' - to find pleasure and profit in rocker Slash's memorabilia

Guitars, clothes and jewellery worn by the former Guns 'N' Roses legend are for sale in Beverly Hills

Posted: 15 February 2011
Turn off your TV set - and bid on this $11,000 vintage telly instead

A quirky 1962 television is the latest vintage tech' piece to become a prized collectible in 2011

Posted: 15 February 2011
Harry Potter’s Ford Anglia stars in eBay's $1.6m movie cars sale

Classic cars from major films and TV programmes are going up for sale on the internet auction website

Posted: 14 February 2011
Not only rock 'n' roll... Stones tour memorabilia is still rockin' at auction

Memorabilia from the Rolling Stones' tours and shows continues to prove popular with collectors

Posted: 14 February 2011
Put money in thy purse: Shakespeare collectors hunt for bargains

Costumes worn by the UK’s leading actors sold at the home of theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, on Saturday

Posted: 14 February 2011
Classic car lovers are set to fight over this $1.1m 'Romeo' heartthrob

A 1930 Alfa Romeo 1750 is a leading attraction at RM Auctions' pre-war car sale in March

Posted: 10 February 2011
Customs takes shirt off football collector's back - not realising its $10,000 value

A French collector has lost his prized World Cup final shirt after it was destroyed by customs officers

Posted: 10 February 2011
Gentlemen prefer blondes - new Marilyn Monroe expo appears in UK

The David Gainsborough Roberts collection includes costumes from films including Some Like It Hot

Posted: 10 February 2011
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
Many Happy Returns: How Jules Verne started the multi-million dollar sci-fi genre

183 years later, the grand-daddy of Darth, Deckard and the Doctor remains relevant and collectible

Posted: 8 February 2011
No use for bailing out... antique egg cups linked to the Titanic go under the hammer

Collectors of unique memorabilia from the White Star Line should look to Cuttlestones next month

Posted: 8 February 2011
Blues-rock icon Gary Moore lives on through his music and memorabilia

The passing of the former Thin Lizzy axe man is a reminder that music legends never really die

Posted: 7 February 2011
An icon illustrated: Bonhams' bike sale stars Steve McQueen motorcycle

'The Great Escape' actor's Husqvarna bike is available at the Quail Lodge gathering

Posted: 6 February 2011
Reggie's conversion and Ronnie's canvas: Kray collectibles coming soon

The Gorringes sale could reward collectors with an interest in the gangland and guns

Posted: 5 February 2011
'Shout about your business to 200m+ global collectors - for absolutely free'

Fancy publicising your business to readers across 207 countries? Then why not drop us an email...

Posted: 4 February 2011
Good vibrations... Les Paul electric guitar could bring $100,000

This coveted Cherry Sunburst instrument should make a lot of noise at Heritage's upcoming sale

Posted: 3 February 2011
Lord Nelson's $71,000 locket makes waves at UK jewellery auction

A romantic adornment owned by the legendary naval hero sailed to an enormous sum in Salisbury

Posted: 3 February 2011
Lowry's elusive $4m football painting could score with top collectors

The football season comes to an end in May - but things will kick-off for art collectors

Posted: 3 February 2011
Ocean Liner memorabilia steams ahead at Swann Auction Galleries

Featuring the Kristin Johnson Collection, there are some excellent posters and photographs on offer

Posted: 2 February 2011
Our Top Five... Most unique and unusual collectibles

A skull used for furnishing and a six-figure creepy-crawly star in our weird and wonderful list...

Posted: 2 February 2011
The Beatles’ infamous and rare ‘Butcher Cover’ LP goes up for sale

Seen by many as the Holy Grail of Fab Four memorabilia, the piece will lead Heritage's auction

Posted: 1 February 2011
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
Buck Rogers's futuristic memorabilia comes to Dan Morphy's this week

A rare patch and uniform for the sci-fi hero go under the hammer in the antique toy auction

Posted: 26 January 2011
Video of the Week... Michael Jackson, Pepsi and 'the pinnacle of his career'

How Jackson's 1984 accident led to the appearance of some very unusual pieces of memorabilia...

Posted: 26 January 2011
Fair and Square: How a roulette table commissioned by a King resolved a dispute

Great inventor Sir Hiram Maxim was called upon to build furniture to test a Lord's ideas

Posted: 25 January 2011
'John F Kennedy's ambulance' brings $132,000 at Barrett-Jackson sale

An ambulance thought to be the one used to carry JFK's body has sold ... with some controversy

Posted: 25 January 2011
Churchill's cigar and Brunel's cigar case go under the hammer at Bonhams

The eclectic Gentleman's Library sale proved to offer excellent opportunities for memorabilia collectors

Posted: 22 January 2011
Collectors embrace 'The Game of War' at Bonhams' Chess auction

This is no ordinary board game, designed to train British army officers while war was on the horizon

Posted: 21 January 2011
Muhammad Ali memorabilia could 'float like a butterfly' in online auction

A wealth of signed Muhammad Ali memorabilia, and even a motorbike themed on The Greatest, are selling for charity

Posted: 20 January 2011
Jackie Kennedy's Tribute Cadillac could roll to $400,400 in Paris

After 30 years in the museum of coachbuilders Pininfarina, this historic car is going up for sale

Posted: 19 January 2011
Beatles Ringo and Pete Best star on same piece of memorabilia

This rare signed photograph of The Beatles' earliest days is actually signed by Best's replacement

Posted: 18 January 2011
Mickey Mouse scurries alongside Dracula and King Kong at Heritage's auction

Heritage Auctions' last sale brought $1.48m led by a classic poster from the Werewolf in London

Posted: 17 January 2011
Joplin and Hendrix prove that 'music memorabilia markets are blossoming'

After one of its 'busiest years ever' in 2010, Philip Weiss in the US is preparing an extensive music sale

Posted: 15 January 2011
'Museum quality' Superman and Batman collectibles sell in Indianapolis

Comic book, movie and TV show memorabilia of the two caped crusaders is going under the hammer

Posted: 14 January 2011
‘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
Do you want to be on TV? Discovery's TLC channel needs your help...

One of the USA's top channels is doing a show on Royal Collectibles - and they need your expertise

Posted: 12 January 2011
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
When Hopper shot Warhol... Classic prints bring $500,000 at Christie's

Dennis Hopper's Marilyn Monroe and bullet-ridden Chairman Mao raced past expectations in New York

Posted: 12 January 2011
Kevin Pietersen auctions signed Ashes memorabilia for flood-hit Australians

The England batsman is offering a cricket bat and shirt from the recent record-breaking series

Posted: 11 January 2011
Unmissable sail... Nautical memorabilia cruises to a new home at Morphy's

A selection of ships' music boxes and a fantastic scale model are going under the hammer

Posted: 11 January 2011
Your chance to join an exciting 2011 for militaria at National Book Auctions

NBA's sales boast everything from Mark Twain to Mein Kampf, and they want you to get involved

Posted: 11 January 2011
Halfway between art and a Pin Up... Guy Le Baube auctions in Paris

Critics say his works elevate cheeky pin ups to art status, and now collectors can judge for themselves

Posted: 10 January 2011
John Lennon's classic Ferrari 330 GT could roll to $220,000 at Bonhams

Just hours after passing his driving test, the Beatle chose this car over Maseratis and Aston Martins

Posted: 10 January 2011
Sotheby's expects 'more than $10m' for Jerni antique toys collection

Comprising 18th-19th century trains and other pieces could continue the market success of antique toys

Posted: 10 January 2011
Winston Churchill and a giant fossilised pig star in 'weird and wonderful' sale

Bonhams' annual Gentleman's Library sale is upon us again, offering a new range of unique collectibles

Posted: 7 January 2011
Holy $23m World Record breaking year for collectible comics, Batman!

Heritage Auctions has posted year-end sales of $677m - and it's largely thanks to a caped crusader

Posted: 6 January 2011
Hopper and Warhol 'collaboration' could bring $30,000 with a bullet at Christie's

How would you feel if someone fired two gunshots at your painting? Here's how Andy Warhol reacted...

Posted: 6 January 2011
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
Collectors 'come together' for $46,000 auction of John Lennon's suit

As worn on the cover of The Beatles' 1969 Abbey Road LP, the suit was sold on New Year's Day

Posted: 4 January 2011
Bonhams' photography sale gives a fresh look at the Beat Generation

British photographer Harold Chapman lived among artists and poets in the fabled Paris Beat Hotel

Posted: 2 January 2011
Need a New Year's resolution? How about starting your dream collection....

2011 could well be the perfect time to invest in something you love... Here we show you why and how

Posted: 1 January 2011
Anarchy auctions in the UK: collectible punk art hits London

Get your safety pins at the ready for Toby Mott's new exhibition of historic punk artworks

Posted: 31 August 2010
John Lennon's toilet sells for $14,500 at Liverpool Beatles convention

Beatles memorabilia is getting stranger and stranger, following this latest sale in Lennon's hometown

Posted: 31 August 2010
Thirteen years after her death, Diana Spencer's legacy lives on in collectibles

We examine how collector's love for the People's Princess is continuing into the 21st century...

Posted: 31 August 2010
Darth Vader's $15,000 helmet strikes back in Philadelphia

Star Wars art is for sale at Freeman's, customised by some of the best-known underground artists

Posted: 31 May 2010