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Reunion poster signed by 25 Apollo astronauts goes up for sale
Featuring the signatures of 11 moonwalkers, this amazing piece of memorabilia is available online
Posted: 29 December 2010
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Happy Christmas from all of us here at Paul Fraser Collectibles!
After a very successful 2010, here's looking forward to more passion, pleasure and profit in 2011
Posted: 25 December 2010
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Posted: 22 December 2010
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Neil Armstrong stars in sale of stamps from around the world, and the skies
British, American and Chinese stamps are mixed with space and aviation covers at Earl P Apfelbaum
Posted: 22 December 2010
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The Story of... A Christmas like no other aboard Apollo 8
How three men and a movie camera changed human history - from beyond planet Earth's orbit...
Posted: 22 December 2010
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How the 'most important' Apollo mission won a collector a bottle of brandy
Here's a look at one of the more unique collectibles from man's first adventure outside Earth's orbit
Posted: 21 December 2010
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How the unsung heroes of the Space Race could lift your collection
Neil Armstrong is a household name, but his fellow NASA heroes can also be worth a bit at auction...
Posted: 16 December 2010
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Heavy and valuable octahedrite meteorites make a big impact at Bonhams
Starring with dinosaur teeth and sea-coconuts were various iron spacerocks from famous sources
Posted: 14 December 2010
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An investment that could shoot up at amazing speed... Concorde memorabilia
On the day when a model of Concorde was first shown to the world, we look at her collectibles
Posted: 11 December 2010
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Aviators duel in California: Wilbur Wright and the Red Baron appear for sale
Rare autographs from the German war hero and flight pioneer are going under the hammer
Posted: 9 December 2010
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The Story of... What Apollo 17's legacy means for collectors
We look at why the final 'small step for man' in 1972 is proving increasingly popular on the markets
Posted: 8 December 2010
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Your cue to seek out space memorabilia: the $15,000 Apollo 16 cue card
Having been used on the lunar surface and still bearing Moondust, this is a highly covetable card...
Posted: 8 December 2010
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Time-chart from 'the longest space mission', Salyut 6, floats to $50,000
An unusual piece from Edward Tufte's collection of rare books and manuscripts impressed in New York
Posted: 4 December 2010
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Meteorites from a Kansas homestead and the Glorieta mountain sell in California
I M Chait's Natural History auction is set to offer some fine pallasites for collectors, this weekend
Posted: 2 December 2010
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PFC TV: the new online channel collectors have been waiting for
From the $30m Bugatti Type 57 car to Henry VIII... Learn all about them here on our new video channel
Posted: 1 December 2010
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When a falling star falls far too close: the Hodges meteorite
Today back in 1954, an Alabama woman had a nasty shock from a falling space rock
Posted: 30 November 2010
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History from the skies: parts from 'the two most famous planes ever' are for sale
A rare opportunity is available for aviation collectors as Lucky Lindy and the Red Baron return
Posted: 29 November 2010
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The world's most valuable collectibles: Apollo 11's vital Moon chart
Markets for out-of-this-world items are growing, but which memorabilia item is the most expensive?
Posted: 25 November 2010
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A fragment from another world... Martian basaltic rock goes under the hammer
Hailing from Mars and somewhere in Morocco, the meteorite is a rare find for collectors
Posted: 24 November 2010
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'Religious seeds' from mankind's first-ever spacewalk grow to $31,070
Jesus used mustard seeds in the Bible - and so did astronaut Ed White during the Gemini 4 mission...
Posted: 23 November 2010
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Lindbergh and Earhart: these pioneers of flight could bring you sky high returns
Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart are two of the most iconic - and collectible - aviation pioneers
Posted: 22 November 2010
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$75,000 'astronaut's wardrobe' stars at Heritage's Space Exploration sale
Worn by legendary astronauts from Apollos 15 and 17, two important pieces of spacesuit sold in Dallas
Posted: 21 November 2010
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Navigation by an '8-ball for astronauts' brings $90,000 at Heritage's Space auction
The rare piece of Apollo memorabilia sold alongside a system for controlling movement in space
Posted: 19 November 2010
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Kaiser Wilhelm's painting of WW1 air ace the Red Baron flies to $9,360
Claus Bergen's depiction of Manfred von Richthofen's squadron starred at Bonhams & Butterfields
Posted: 18 November 2010
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Space-post scandal: controversial envelope flown aboard Apollo 15 is for sale
This simple cover, postmarked and signed by Scott, Irwin and Worden caused a stir at NASA...
Posted: 18 November 2010
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Get one small step closer to history at Heritage's Space Exploration sale
Everything from Apollo 11 memorabilia to space meteorites is going under the hammer in Texas
Posted: 17 November 2010
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Bonhams' meteorite auction could bring you 'the bargain that fell to earth'
The sale of an amazing selection of meteorites is set to cause a stir amongst space collectors
Posted: 16 November 2010
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Paul Fraser Reuters interview: 'Wealthy investors want an alternative to stocks'
This report on Paul Fraser Collectibles by Reuters examines why the future is very bright for collectors
Posted: 16 November 2010
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Letters of a pioneer of flight: the Brackley archive soars to £12,000 at Dominic Winter
The collection sold ahead of a Distinguished Flying Cross at the Battle of Britain auction
Posted: 14 November 2010
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Apollo 11 autograph shows space is definitely the place for Neil Armstrong fans
Neil Armstrong's sought-after autograph has once again proved a hit with collectors and investors
Posted: 12 November 2010
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Aviation memorabilia is propelled to centre stage at Battle of Britain auction
Alongside the medals of two WWII pilots, early aircraft models and even propellers will be on offer
Posted: 11 November 2010
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Why a 'giant' leap into autograph collecting beats mainstream investments
Autographs are better assets than property, shares and precious metals, according to new figures...
Posted: 9 November 2010
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Three very different meteorites reach the orbit of Heritage's November space sale
Alongside a range of Apollo memorabilia several spacerocks are going under the hammer
Posted: 7 November 2010
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One small piece of the Moon... One giant alternative investment?
A small sample of lunar dust gathered during 1971's Apollo 15 mission is for sale in Beverly Hills...
Posted: 5 November 2010
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Auction market values are up and ‘buyers want tangible assets’ says RICS
Collectible assets are on the rise says new research by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Posted: 4 November 2010
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Mirage plane soars to six-figure sum at Artcurial's Paris Aeronautics sale
The auction touched on the whole of aviation history, including rare Wright brothers memorabilia
Posted: 4 November 2010
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'Houston, we have a problem'... Apollo 13 flag is for sale in Beverly Hills
Flown aboard Apollo 13 during its disaster and safe return to Earth, this signed flag is on the market
Posted: 3 November 2010
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Today in History... The Spruce Goose takes its maiden flight in California
November 2, 1947: Howard Hughes's vast 'flying boat' proved its critics wrong by lifting off
Posted: 2 November 2010
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Mail from the Moon: Commemorative cover flown on Apollo 11 leads space sale
Signed by Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins, it will appear alongside an 'owner's manual' for the Eagle
Posted: 1 November 2010
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Apollo 17 checklist, signed and sprinkled with moondust, is up for sale
Autographed by last man on the Moon, Gene Cernan, this piece is a must-see for space collectors
Posted: 27 October 2010
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Revealing the amazing meteorite collections of Rob Elliott
Elliott assembled one of the greatest selections of space rocks with determination and a golf club
Posted: 27 October 2010
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Great War aviation paintings could ascend to big prices in San Francisco
World War One art by the likes of Claus Bergen, Kaiser Wilhelm's Marine Painter, is flying to auction
Posted: 26 October 2010
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‘Steps had been taken by Marcy, Scott & Co to break me down’ - Zachary Taylor
A dramatic letter by the short-serving President is one of several pieces of great Americana at Swann
Posted: 22 October 2010
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‘World's Largest Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show’ heads for Florida
Boasting several moonwalkers and other notable astronauts, the event is on its way
Posted: 20 October 2010
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That's Life... Magazine signed by all three Apollo 11 crewmen could bring $7,500
A 1969 "Special Edition" of Life Magazine featuring astronaut Buzz Aldrin is up for sale in Beverly Hills
Posted: 19 October 2010
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One small check for man... Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 checklist leads sale
Signed by his Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin, the first moonwalker's instructions sold at the weekend
Posted: 18 October 2010
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Apollo 15 pilot Jim Irwin's training suit is added to Heritage's space auction
Another rare and fascinating piece of NASA history will be open to online bids in a fortnight's time...
Posted: 15 October 2010
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MIG-21 jet that nearly incurred the wrath of the CIA sells for $23,000
This vintage Supersonic Single Seat Jet Fighter Aircraft was a head-turning lot at James D Julia
Posted: 12 October 2010
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Apollo 17 flag flown to the Moon could bring $5,000 in US sale
Estimated at $3,500-5,000, this flag taken to the Moon's Taurus-Littrow Valley may be worth far more
Posted: 11 October 2010
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Collectors can tell time the extra-terrestrial way at Heritage's auction
Crafted from popular collectibles Gibeon meteorites, three otherworldly timepieces are up for sale...
Posted: 7 October 2010
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The Story of... Aviation pioneers soaring onto the auction block
If you're looking for a solid investment with plenty of history, look no further than the Wright brothers...
Posted: 6 October 2010
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The Mirage III jet is set to soar again at Artcurial's Aeronautics sale
A well-used version of the plane leads the sale alongside historic documents from a rocket scientist
Posted: 5 October 2010
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Supersonic Concorde memorabilia brings six times its auction estimate
A vast collection of memorabilia related to the turbojet-powered wonder sold at Regency Superior
Posted: 4 October 2010
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You can take to the skies with this investible Rolex GMT Master II wristwatch
Here's what happened when the best minds of watchmaking and aviation teamed up in the 1950s...
Posted: 4 October 2010
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A sprinkling of meteorites lands in Heritage's natural history auction
From an octahedrite's silvery lattices to a pallasite's gem-like olivine, a range of beauties is on show
Posted: 2 October 2010
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Find valuable collectible investments... From your back garden to outer space
From your back garden to outer space, this week's news shows that discovery can be the path to wealth...
Posted: 29 September 2010
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Money with meteorites... Our top insider's tips for collecting space rocks
Space rocks may seem a pretty outlandish asset - but they're actually very down-to-earth investments
Posted: 28 September 2010
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Apollo 15 flag flies high for the Swiss at the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
The piece from the collection of pilot Al Worden starred alongside a shuttle astronaut's training suit...
Posted: 27 September 2010
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Time to shuttle off... The era of the Space Shuttle draws to a close
With Discovery preparing for its last mission, we take a look at space shuttle collectibles
Posted: 23 September 2010
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Apollo 17 Silver Robbins Medallion flying high in Astronaut charity auction
The piece is on offer alongside a set of tapes which played music in space
Posted: 21 September 2010
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Charles Dickens and Madonna lead New York auction
First editions, signed material and even aviation memorabilia are on offer at National Book Auctions
Posted: 20 September 2010
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Multi-signed photograph of the Earth leads Astronaut Auction
The exciting piece will be selling alongside a flag flown to the moon next week
Posted: 19 September 2010
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How do you furnish a £199m flat with collectibles?
With news that the Candy brothers have sold a £199m flat, we imagine how to furnish it
Posted: 17 September 2010
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Limitless bravery: Medals for an exceptional WWII pilot and SAS Sergeant to auction
A H Donaldson survived 3 crashes, whilst T Palmer took on terrorists with a jammed gun
Posted: 16 September 2010
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The Soyuz 25 Space Mission could see collectors make a "giant leap" in profits
The release of the Soyux TMA-20 patch is good news for the newly wealthy Russian investors
Posted: 15 September 2010
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Collectible aviation books and memorabilia ready to take off at auction
We preview Artcurial's October aviation auction and Dominic Winter's November book sale
Posted: 13 September 2010
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Replica of Distinguished Flying Cross winner's Spitfire sells ahead of auction
It was modelled on an aircraft flown by a Yorkshire war hero, and snapped-up for above its estimate
Posted: 10 September 2010
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Autographs from high-flyers of all kinds come to auction
A Maryland stamp sale also offers the signatures of Presidents, aviators and great legal minds
Posted: 9 September 2010
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Dime carried on sunken spacecraft the Liberty Bell 7 to sell at Heritage
Retrieved from the sea 38 years after it sunk, the ship has finally yielded up some rare collectibles
Posted: 8 September 2010
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Mad Men kick starts the market for nostalgic 1960s memorabilia investments
We look at why collectibles from the era of Don Draper could soon be the best buys in town...
Posted: 8 September 2010
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Why Soviet space memorabilia investments could soon bring you rocketing returns
As Apollo collectibles reach high prices and interest in space travel rises, we look at an alternative...
Posted: 8 September 2010
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Apollo 17 'Last Man on the Moon's' signature sells in space auction
Lunar flown papers signed by astronaut Eugene Cernan will sell with a reminder of the Challenger disaster
Posted: 6 September 2010
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Spider-pen... Spider-pen... writes whatever a Spider-pen does
A rare Black Widow Skeleton pen has sold for $20,700 ahead of a meteorite-based rollerball
Posted: 4 September 2010
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Charles Lindbergh's book on his first solo Atlantic flight sells online
Bids are likely to soar for this 1953 signed edition of the Pulitzer-winning Spirit of St Louis
Posted: 3 September 2010
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Collectibles 'from cultures across three millennia' auction in London
Hundreds of lots ranging from a 3rd century Roman goddess to a meteorite will auction, next month
Posted: 2 September 2010
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Rediscovered Apollo 17/Nixon Moon rock is put on display in Colorado
A lunar fragment donated to the state of Colorado has been found and unveiled at a museum
Posted: 31 August 2010
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Banknote signed by comedian and 'Mercury astronaut' Bill Dana could bring $5,000
All 'eight' Mercury astronauts signed this note - including Alan Shephard, the 5th man on the Moon
Posted: 29 August 2010
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Spacesuit from Russia's aborted Moon mission could float to $50,000
Have you ever fancied owning your own spacesuit? This 1977-84 Olran-D suit is auctioning online
Posted: 27 August 2010
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Neil Armstrong and Madonna star in online books and photography sale
The sale at Gray's Auctioneers in Ohio also features Amelia Earhart and artworks by a British spy
Posted: 26 August 2010
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Aviation and Military Museum to be expanded in Louisiana
The museum in Monroe intends a whole new building devoted to General Chennault's Flying Tigers
Posted: 25 August 2010
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Consignment deadline looms for Heritage's next Space sale
Currently headed by Apollo 17 Pilot Ron Evans's hard hat, the sale will be unmissable for collectors
Posted: 24 August 2010
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'Memorabilia thief' pleads guilty to stealing first US female astronaut's suit
Calvin Dale Smith claims that he also stashed parts of a shuttle airlock, and a space flown watch
Posted: 20 August 2010
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US Auction of Fine Pens offers collectibles that are out of this world
Thursday's US sale will be offering luxury pens, including a special homage to Apollo 11
Posted: 19 August 2010
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Beechcraft airplanes swoop down within reach of aviation collectors
One will be available to buy until this evening, whilst a 1988 model will sell next month
Posted: 18 August 2010
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Why a rare meteorite could shower auction profits on savvy investors
As the Persid meteor shower dazzles onlookers, we look the asteroids that have dazzled collectors
Posted: 13 August 2010
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It came from outer space... The $12,000 slice of acapulcoite meteorite
This incredible piece of the rare type of achondrite spacerock is waiting to land in your collection
Posted: 12 August 2010
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The Classic Car Collections of Tammy Allen
In recent times, the former chairman of VECO has been making waves in vintage cars
Posted: 12 August 2010
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The Top Five... Big scandals in Space collectibles
Brave, intrepid... scandalous! We look at five controversial events surrounding the Moon landings
Posted: 12 August 2010
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A watch that shows spacetime: the True Moon Meteorite
With an exceptional Moon phase system, this wristwatch includes a piece of genuine meteorite
Posted: 10 August 2010
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'Opening the Pandora's box' - remembering Hiroshima, 65 years later
We look at how collectibles play a part in remembering one of the worst episodes of World War II
Posted: 10 August 2010
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Move over Usain Bolt... Here are our Top Five fastest collectibles
To mark US runner Tyson Gay's defeat of Bolt in Stockholm, here are five of the speediest collectibles
Posted: 9 August 2010
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A truly unique collectible: a guitar that's out of this world
A spaceflight company celebrates its 30th anniversary by making something that rocks from a rocket
Posted: 8 August 2010
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Happy Birthday, Neil Armstrong!
The first, and maybe quietest, man to walk on the Moon also has the world's most valuable signature
Posted: 5 August 2010
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The Classic Car collections of Peter F Baumberger
A jovial and successful businessman who knew Elvis and Walter Cronkite had a special passion for Ferraris
Posted: 4 August 2010
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Soaring $900,000 bid for a rare Socata TBM 700 vintage aircraft
The auction was crowded with collectors at the Oshkosh Spirit of Aviation event in Wisconsin
Posted: 3 August 2010
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Fallen space rocket debris goes on display in South Carolina
The fragment of Atlas V rocket is proving to be a hit at a coastal museum
Posted: 29 July 2010
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Today in History... Apollo 15 launches to the Moon in Florida
July 26, 1971: mankind begins its most scientifically successful mission to the lunar surface yet
Posted: 26 July 2010
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Travel and car memorabilia races ahead in New York books auction
The grand sale also features texts, photos and autographs from children's books, politics and space
Posted: 26 July 2010
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Paul Fraser Collectibles unveils its 'awesome' new iPhone app for collectors
Now you can have the world's best collecting opportunities at your fingertips, like never before
Posted: 22 July 2010
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Pair face jail for 'stealing' Apollo 11 Neil Armstrong's autograph
A customs offical appeared in court after pocketing an official document signed by the Moonwalker
Posted: 21 July 2010
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Limited-edition Omega wristwatch celebrates first US-Soviet space mission
Thirty-five years ago this week (July 17, 1975), Apollo and Soyuz docked in the vacuums of space
Posted: 19 July 2010
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The Story of... The Apollo 11 Moon landing and its memorabilia
Today in 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first men to walk upon the lunar surface
Posted: 16 July 2010
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When technology becomes collectible...
From the Analytical Engine to the iPad there's a straightforward route from cutting edge to classic
Posted: 15 July 2010
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Collectible ballooning books are set to swell in value
Dominic Winter's book auction next week will offer some classic texts relating to early aviation
Posted: 13 July 2010
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Artcurial readies its Paris aeronautics auction for take-off
The auctioneer will be celebrating the maiden flight of the Mirage III with a wide-themed sale
Posted: 8 July 2010
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Cosmonaut's suit from first-ever space station program is priced $25,000
This historic Soviet Union cosmonaut from the earliest days of the Space Race is for sale in the US
Posted: 7 July 2010
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The Story of... The Apollo 15 postage stamp scandal
A look at the controversial deal between Apollo 15's crew and a German philatelist named Hermann
Posted: 7 July 2010
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Slices of Martian meteorite available to buy for up to $14,500
Fragments of the valuable Sayh al Uhaymir shergottite are currently available to collectors
Posted: 4 July 2010
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The Top 10 most valuable pieces of Space Memorabilia
For a savvy collector looking for a great investment, Space offers a wealth of untapped opportunities...
Posted: 30 June 2010
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An exclusive look at Hong Kong's love affair with collectibles...
A new report has found that Hong Kong's investors are confident - especially about tangible assets
Posted: 29 June 2010
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Collapsed museum yields meteorites and other curiosities to auction
The Creationist institution offered animal skulls, jade sculptures and space dust
Posted: 29 June 2010
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King Air 90 Twin Engine Beechcraft - yours for $290,000
The 1976 model looks set to rise above the rest at next month's Spirit of Aviation Aircraft Auction
Posted: 22 June 2010
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Collector buys historic Amelia Earhart letter for a bargain $3,125
'Trans-oceanic flying is inevitable... possibly within the next decade' writes the aviation pioneer...
Posted: 21 June 2010
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Amelia Earhart: 'Trans-oceanic flying is inevitable - possibly within the next decade'
A signed letter by the legendary aviation pioneer and World Record breaker will sell at Sotheby's
Posted: 17 June 2010
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Pre-WWII aircraft swoop into US aviation auction
An award-winning plane and one belonging to a silent movie star will head this July sale
Posted: 15 June 2010
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The Top Five collectible space meteorites
Did you know that the rarest space rocks are worth far more by weight than gold...?
Posted: 9 June 2010
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Full slice of Moon rock sold at Heritage for $11,350
The rare piece was a survivor of four meteorite impacts on the moon before its own space-flight
Posted: 7 June 2010
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Michael Collins (1930–)
Michael Collins' original Apollo 11 flight suit - A unique opportunity with impeccable provenance.
Posted: 3 June 2010
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The space memorabilia collections of Noah H Bradley III
The Virginian builder whose collectibles included the most valuable Neil Armstrong signature ever written
Posted: 2 June 2010
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'Unparalleled Space Gem Showpiece' lands $67,100 at Bonhams
The aesthetic piece of the Fukang meteorite sold alongside a fellow pallasite from the British Museum
Posted: 1 June 2010
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'Most legendary meteorite in Texas' could auction for $42,500
Frightened Texan ranch hands saw this exceptionally rare Pena Blanca rock crash to Earth back in 1946
Posted: 26 May 2010
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Invaders from Mars descend on Bonhams
The looming Natural History sale will include several meteorites from other worlds
Posted: 25 May 2010
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Rare Sokol KV-2 Rescue Spacesuit lands at auction
The relic of the Soviet space race remains ready to defend the owner against depressurisation
Posted: 21 May 2010
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Rare miniature Schneider Trophy soars to £27,000 at auction
The aviation award was the surprise top lot at Dominic Winter's sale
Posted: 19 May 2010
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Neil Armstrong’s signed First Day stamp cover rockets to $13,000
RR Auction has sold a very rare signed letter autographed by Apollo 11’s first-ever Moonwalker
Posted: 16 May 2010
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Who can better the Red Baron?
IAA wants aviation autographs for its upcoming sale, currently led by the German pilot
Posted: 13 May 2010
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Lunar meteorite could bring $36,000 in California
A slice of the moon is expected to excite space enthusiasts next week
Posted: 11 May 2010
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WW2 Spitfire pilot's log book flies into UK auction
The book documents Sir Douglas Bader's flights in 1945, when he was shot down and captured
Posted: 11 May 2010
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Pioneer's aircraft engine could rocket to £10,000
Designed by the innovator Edwin Roberts, this very rare engine will auction at Dominic Winter
Posted: 10 May 2010
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Pallasite from a Chinese meteorite to land $75,000
The slice of the Fukang meteorite with a classic array of 'spacegems' leads a Natural History sale
Posted: 8 May 2010
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Lindbergh collectibles prepare to land in San Francisco
A selection of memorabilia relating to the pioneering aviator will auction on Sunday
Posted: 7 May 2010
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Today in History... Alan Shepard Jr becomes the first American in space
May 5, 1961: Later the fifth man on the Moon, Shepard makes his first foray into the cosmos
Posted: 5 May 2010
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South American meteorite could hit $36,000
Dug-up in 1979, this rare fragment of the unique D'Orbigny meteorite is auctioning in California
Posted: 4 May 2010
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Apollo 13 prank 'Towing Bill' could sell for $4,000
The story of how a joke dreamt up by a team of Lunar Module engineers quickly ceased to be funny...
Posted: 2 May 2010
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Alan Shepard's Gemini spacesuit floats to $187,200
A California auction has sold one of the most complete suits available on the market
Posted: 29 April 2010
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'Owner's Manual' for Apollo 11's Eagle sold for $35,850
Memorabilia from the first moonlanding did well at Heritage's recent Space auction
Posted: 27 April 2010
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Apollo 14 moonwalker's nametag steps up to $59,750
The rare item starred in a Dallas auction, ahead of a book of Earth's landmarks flown aboard Apollo 10
Posted: 22 April 2010
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Signed Apollo 11 'insurance' stamp cover could net $8,000
So dangerous was man's first mission to the Moon, the crew left behind their valuable autographs...
Posted: 20 April 2010
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Moonwalker's nametag could leap to $75,000
Edgar Mitchell's Apollo 14 tag still carries trace of dust from the lunar surface
Posted: 16 April 2010
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Apollo 11 memorabilia emblem ascends to $85,400
Michael Collins's Apollo 11 badge was signed by all three crew members of the first moonlanding mission
Posted: 15 April 2010
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Neil Armstrong's 'small step for man...' nets $152,000 at Bonhams
A flight plan inscribed with the first man on the Moon's legendary words auctioned in New York, yesterday
Posted: 14 April 2010
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Our Top Five pieces of space memorabilia
Following Bonhams' 2010 Space auction yesterday, here's a look at some remarkable space memorabilia
Posted: 14 April 2010
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The Story of... Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon
Today, former Apollo 11 astronaut Armstrong's signature is the most valuable in the world. Here is his story...
Posted: 14 April 2010
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One small step for Bonhams as its Space History Sale launches
Neil Armstrong and Apollo 11 artefacts will auction in the sale, coinciding with Apollo 13's anniversary
Posted: 13 April 2010
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Buzz Aldrin's steps to leave the moon
Sheets of instructions for the Eagle to leave the moon are for sale with Aldrin's account of the event
Posted: 10 April 2010
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Apollo 13: 'we experienced an extremely busy time after the explosion'
The vital checklist used aboard the Apollo 13 disaster could sell for $30,000 at Bonhams, this month
Posted: 7 April 2010
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How to make money from Collectibles
The financial markets have lost our trust. It's time to look at Alternatives
Posted: 7 April 2010
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How to... Buy at antiques and collectibles auctions
Auctions can be fast-paced, and it's vital that you know what you're doing. Here's how to play the game...
Posted: 7 April 2010
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Porthole to outer space sells for $4,560
This window, launched aboard Russia's Soyuz TM-33 space shuttle in 2001, sold at Waddington's
Posted: 5 April 2010
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Collectors can own a $20,000 piece of Apollo 11 at auction
A rare medallion flown on mankind's first-ever Moon mission will sell at Heritage, next month
Posted: 31 March 2010
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Oldest original flying car in existence sells for $65,175
Built in 1935 with seven-foot-wide wings, this magnificent automobile is the stuff of sci-fi fantasy
Posted: 31 March 2010
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Richard Garriott and his ultimate Moon investment
The entrepreneur's purchase of a Soviet lunar rover was a better buy than he thought...
Posted: 30 March 2010
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Signed ‘spacemail’ goes under the hammer
Three commemorative signed covers including one from the first woman in space are for sale
Posted: 28 March 2010
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Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins' signatures could blast to $60k
The emblem from Michael Collins' space suit signed by Apollo 11's crew will star at Bonhams
Posted: 27 March 2010
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Video of the Week
Cosmonaut Anatoli Artsebarski's spacesuit is for sale, from his mission alongside the first Briton in space
Posted: 24 March 2010
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Neil Armstrong cheque rockets to auction
An exciting opportunity has come up for collectors at Heritage Auction Galleries
Posted: 23 March 2010
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Russian space suit could blast to $35k
Worn in space by cosmonaut Anatoli Artsebarsky, this historic suit is a must-see
Posted: 22 March 2010
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$500k vintage flying boat to auction in New York
The Curtiss MF Flying Boat is the first vintage plane to be auctioned in Manhattan, US
Posted: 19 March 2010
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Space Cold War telescope priced at $10k
A device from a Russian Military space station used to spy on the US will auction at Waddington's
Posted: 18 March 2010
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Female aviation pioneer flies into stamp exhibition
Harriet Quimby, the first woman to fly across the English Channel, is a star at the Smithsonian
Posted: 17 March 2010
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Today in History... Captain Oates makes his gallant sacrifice
March 16 1912: A member of Scott's ill-fated expedition walks out into a blizzard to aid the others
Posted: 16 March 2010
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Sketch by aviation pioneer Orville Wright to auction
A pencil drawing to illustrate wind-tunnel experiments will sell alongside an aviation archive in New York
Posted: 15 March 2010
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Medallion from the first manned Apollo mission to sell
The silver Robbins piece flown on Apollo 7 is to come to auction at Heritage
Posted: 13 March 2010
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Editor's comment: Middle Classes on the march
Two billion extra by 2030, says Goldman Sachs
Posted: 11 March 2010
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Unique Item of the Week... The 1930s flying car
Here is the oldest flying car in existence - and it's auctioning in Atlanta, US, later this month
Posted: 11 March 2010
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'Build a £1m collection - proof that you, or anyone else, can do it'
Paul explains how to build your own £1m collection - whether it's wine, teddy bears or banknotes
Posted: 10 March 2010
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$24k Ocean Liner poster leads vintage travel sale
Aviation, sea and other historic memorabilia items sailed past their estimates at Swann, last week
Posted: 8 March 2010
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'Mind boggling' aviation collection for sale
Geoff Stanton lived and breathed war memorabilia - and now his artefacts are going to auction
Posted: 4 March 2010
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Today in History... Apollo 9 is launched
March 3, 1969: Man takes one step closer to landing on the moon
Posted: 3 March 2010
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$29k for an American Champ of the skies
A classic of US aviation, the Aeronca 7AC Champion, has emerged for sale on the US market
Posted: 2 March 2010
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The Story of... Aviation and postage stamps
This vintage 1957 film looks at the history linking the Wright brothers with the Inverted Jenny stamp
Posted: 2 March 2010
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Video of the Week
Apollo 11's Buzz Aldrin describes the moment he became the second man on the Moon
Posted: 2 March 2010
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Aviation memorabilia descends into California
The San Francisco Airliner Collectibles Show will be an unmissable event for plane fanatics
Posted: 1 March 2010
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Rare Apollo 13 medals appear in coins sale
You have until Sunday to take part in Kuenker's auction, featuring this space collectible
Posted: 26 February 2010
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Excitement builds for rare medallion flown on Apollo 11
The piece from the collection of another Apollo astronaut is expected to star at Heritage
Posted: 24 February 2010
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Buzz Aldrin signed Apollo 11 training suit (PT249)
Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 training suit, signed by the man himself
Posted: 23 February 2010
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Neil Armstrong (1930- ) (PT252)
One of the most talked about pieces of memorabilia relating to the Apollo 11 astronaut
Posted: 23 February 2010
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WW1 Flying Ace's Log Book goes under the hammer
The records of a war hero from Kilburn will find a new home by the beginning of March
Posted: 23 February 2010
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Aviation heroes glide into New York
Autographs from Earhart and Lindbergh are set to take off in this week's auction
Posted: 22 February 2010
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Today in History... John Glenn goes into orbit
February 20, 1962: The fifth American astronaut in space circles the Earth
Posted: 20 February 2010
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A 'Who's Who' list of astronaut signatures to sell in New York
The 20 autographs for sale include Neil Armstrong's and four other legendary moonwalkers
Posted: 19 February 2010
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In space, nobody can hear you bid...
That's why NASA has decided to sell its Shuttle memorabilia online
Posted: 18 February 2010
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Autographed Apollo 11 emblem lands at $10.6k
A badge from the first moon landings, signed by three moonwalkers, excited bidders
Posted: 17 February 2010
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Meteorite smugglers ring busted in Russia
A criminal gang trading in highly-valuable space rocks has been brought to justice
Posted: 16 February 2010
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Aviation and ocean liner posters travel to New York
Historic artworks from AM Cassandre and other memorabilia items are going under the hammer
Posted: 15 February 2010
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'Occupied Japan' is #1 for collectors
A leading price guide has compiled the top internet searches by 100,000s of collectors, last month
Posted: 15 February 2010
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$30m for Space Shuttle (may need a push start)
NASA's Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour spacecraft seek a final resting place
Posted: 12 February 2010
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Flag carried to the Moon will sell to raise funds for Institute
Astronaut and moonwalker Edgar Mitchell is offering a Stars & Stripes taken aboard Apollo 14
Posted: 11 February 2010
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Large Apollo 11 emblem signed by the whole crew to auction
Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins’s signatures will star alongside Apollo 16 moonwalker Charles Duke
Posted: 9 February 2010
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Today in History... a meteorite older than the Earth lands
February 8 1969: A fireball later to be known as the Allende meteorite streaks through Mexican skies
Posted: 8 February 2010
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Today in history... Apollo 14 lands on the Moon
February 5, 1971: after a six-day journey from Earth, the fifth Moonwalker takes his first brave steps
Posted: 5 February 2010
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Who owns the Virginia meteorite?
Estimated at up to $50k, this newly-descended piece of the heavens has fallen into a legal row
Posted: 4 February 2010
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$275k for a renowned US air force plane
This Twin Beech aircraft, the likes of which were used in World War Two, has come to market
Posted: 3 February 2010
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Moonwalkers (PF70) a complete set of al 12 Moonwalker signatures
Nine photos and one document bearing the complete signatures of all 12 Moonwalkers
Posted: 3 February 2010
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World's 'most beautiful' classic aircraft sells for $671k
The rare 1929 Hamilton Metalplane H-47 is regarded as one of the finest restorations in the world
Posted: 1 February 2010
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Da Vinci flying machines tour the US
An inspiration to great collectors like Bill Gates, Da Vinci's ideas feature in a new exhibition
Posted: 29 January 2010
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€40k vintage plane flies onto market
This Auster Autocrat SERIE V has been extensively restored, and can now be yours to own
Posted: 28 January 2010
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Apollo 12 Moon flag exceeds its estimate
A US flag taken to the lunar surface aboard mankind's second Moon mission has realised $2.5k
Posted: 26 January 2010
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Today in history... Opportunity Rover lands on Mars
January 25, 2004: NASA's probe lands on the Red Planet
Posted: 25 January 2010
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Moonwalkers (PF37) a photo featuring signatures of a representative of each of the Six Apollo lunar-landing missions
A stunning lunar surface photo signed by a member of each Apollo lunar-landing mission
Posted: 22 January 2010
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US flag carried to the Moon auctions tomorrow
Taken to the Ocean of Storms and back by Apollo 12, the flag is open to online bids
Posted: 22 January 2010
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'Peace of Paper' ticket brings £8k
Neville Chamberlain's 1938 negotiations with Hitler were worthless, but the memorabilia proves valuable
Posted: 21 January 2010
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"The 10 Secrets to Successful Collecting"
If you would like my personal advice and guidance I'm a phone call away
Posted: 20 January 2010
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Apollo 11 (1969) (PT19)
A superb set of three 8 x 10 inch official NASA photographs, each signed by the Apollo crew
Posted: 19 January 2010
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Early 'flying car with wings' plans could soar to $6k
Based on how birds fly, fascinating 19th century flying machine drawings will auction online
Posted: 19 January 2010
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$5.5k for a Campo del Cielo meteorite
An Argentinian octahedrite was the star of the space section at Heritage's Natural History sale
Posted: 18 January 2010
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How much is a Moon rock worth?
Hawaii's missing lunar rocks, a gift from President Nixon, have been found - but what is their value?
Posted: 15 January 2010
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Hawaii's missing $10m Moon rocks are finally found
'We just weren't sure which cabinet they were in,' says the Hawaii governor's senior advisor
Posted: 14 January 2010
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Largest UK meteorite auction makes a big impact
Sales from Robert Elliot's legendary collection included the so-called Christmas Meteorite for £8k
Posted: 13 January 2010
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The Collections of Paul Allen
The philanthropist, Microsoft co-founder and collector
Posted: 12 January 2010
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Today in history... The voyage of the second Congressman in space
January 12, 1986: Senator Bill Nelson blasts into space aboard the space shuttle Columbia
Posted: 12 January 2010
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Tough enough to withstand the cold
A piece of an iron meteorite from the Arctic Circle has come to auction in London
Posted: 12 January 2010
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'Luxury Collectibles evade the recession,' says BBC
Prices are rising as investors look for 'safe' places for their cash
Posted: 11 January 2010
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Today in History... Amelia Earhart flies from Hawaii to California
January 11 1935: The famous aviator makes a daring solo flight above the Pacific Ocean
Posted: 11 January 2010
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It could be you - $10,000 Prize Draw
Free entry. One lucky subscriber will win a £5,000 ($7,500) Autograph portfolio. Two runners up will receive prizes valued at £1,000 ($1,500)
Posted: 10 January 2010
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Today in History... the 1st radar contact with the Moon
23 years prior to the Moon landings the Diana Radar made first contact with the Moon
Posted: 10 January 2010
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Chamberlain's 'Peace in our Time' plane ticket to auction
The plane ticket Neville Chamberlin used to fly to negotiations with Hitler in 1938 is for sale
Posted: 7 January 2010
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Today in History... Parliament votes to put Charles I on trial
January 6 1649: for the first time, a king stands accused of treason
Posted: 6 January 2010
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Today in history... Nixon sets the Space Shuttle program in motion
January 5, 1972 saw the President's last contribution to space exploration before scandals broke
Posted: 5 January 2010
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Early plane found in Antarctica
Nearly a century on, the first British Vickers plane is yielded up by the ice
Posted: 4 January 2010
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