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Top Five: Collectibles types you should consider buying in 2012
We pick our Top Five best performing areas in 2011 - with an eye on where the action will be in 2012
Posted: 28 December 2011
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Buzz Aldrin autographs and space memorabilia are 'ones to watch' in 2012
In the latest in our series of 'favourite festive collectibles', we look at astronaut Buzz Aldrin's autograph
Posted: 26 December 2011
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2011 Review: The most valuable space collectible to sell at auction
The 50th anniversary of the first man in space saw a new world record set in space collectibles
Posted: 25 December 2011
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Concorde nose control could take Artcurial's aviation auction supersonic
Following the sale of a Concorde nose cone earlier this year, Artcurial is offering the controls in 2012
Posted: 23 December 2011
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Fouga Magister for sale at Artcurial Space and Aviation auction
A milestone in aviation history, one of the few remaining airworthy Fouga Magister planes is for sale
Posted: 22 December 2011
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Investing in space memorabilia: why sale values are heading up into orbit
Investing in space memorabilia is becoming increasingly popular at auctions - we examine why
Posted: 8 December 2011
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Top Five Rediscovered Collectibles - gems which should never have been lost
After intriguing claims of a rediscovered portrait of Jane Austen, here are our top five re-found collectibles
Posted: 7 December 2011
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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
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Apollo 13 checklist brings $388,375 World Record price at HA.com space sale
The checklist marked with calculations to get the Apollo 13 crew home has exceeded all expectations
Posted: 3 December 2011
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Richard Jurek's space-flown $2 bills - the story of the Jefferson Space Museum
Intrigued by astronauts' habit of carrying $2 bills into space, Richard Jurek owns a full flown collection
Posted: 30 November 2011
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Jefferson Space Museum displays a world-class collection of space-flown $2 bills
A new online museum has shown the surprising space-flight career of President Thomas Jefferson
Posted: 29 November 2011
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Tintin cartoons signed by moonwalkers float to $132,400 at Artcurial auction
Artcurial's highly successful Tintin auction starred a book signed by moonwalkers including Buzz Aldrin
Posted: 28 November 2011
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'Real Deal' - HISTORY Channel's new auction TV series debuts this weekend
The HISTORY Channel's 'Real Deal' show is billed as 'the most authentic auction-based TV series yet'
Posted: 25 November 2011
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Apollo 12 crew autograph set offers £895 bargain for space collectors
Want an Apollo autograph set for Xmas - without spending thousands? Look no further than Apollo 12
Posted: 24 November 2011
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Rolls-Royce, the Wright Brothers and some incredible historic photographs
Charles Rolls was so captivated by the Wright Brothers' aviation inventions, he collected these photographs
Posted: 23 November 2011
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Top Five Collectible Magazines - from Life to Playboy
With striking images and groundbreaking stories, here are our top five collectible magazines
Posted: 23 November 2011
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HA.com Apollo 11 space flag auction could soar beyond its '$50,000' estimate
A space-flown flag from the Apollo 11 mission could take a giant leap past its estimate at HA.com's auction
Posted: 21 November 2011
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Original Tintin artwork showcased at Artcurial's 'Universe of Hergé' auction
Books, toys, original artwork, a statue of Tintin and even moonwalkers' autographs are on offer
Posted: 18 November 2011
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Apollo 13 flown checklist could guide Heritage's Space sale home
When making crucial calculations, the Apollo 13 crew used a checklist they had flown with them
Posted: 15 November 2011
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Neil Armstrong $35,258 'Buzz Aldrin' Moon photo doubles estimate in London
Aldrin starred in 'Britain's first specialist sale of photographs showing how man landed on the Moon'
Posted: 10 November 2011
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Apollo 16 moon-flown schematic shows the way at astronaut charity auction
The Astronaut Scholarship sale was led by an Apollo 16 moon schematic signed by Charlie Duke
Posted: 8 November 2011
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Italian flag flown to the moon leads the way at space memorabilia auction
The auctioneer is offering several space-flown objects including an Italian flag flown to the moon
Posted: 3 November 2011
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Top Five Space Photographs - holiday snaps that are 'out of this world'
It took a long time for NASA to realise just how important photography is to the story of space exploration...
Posted: 2 November 2011
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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
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First-ever 'Man on the Moon' photography UK auction launches at Bloomsbury
The first colour photograph of Earth from space is among the rare vintage NASA photographs for sale
Posted: 24 October 2011
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Rare space memorabilia donated to Astronaut Scholarship auction
The lots offered range from rare flown items to meetings with the astronauts that flew them...
Posted: 23 October 2011
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Grand Duke Owl meteorite shoots above the rest at Sotheby's auction
The natural history sale saw two Argentine meteorites sold - one resembling a Grand Duke Owl
Posted: 18 October 2011
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First NASA 'entire Earth' photograph could blast to $23,724 in London
The first colour photo of the entire disc of the Earth, by satellite ATS-III, is auctioning at Bloomsbury
Posted: 17 October 2011
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Photograph signed by 12 Moonwalkers floats to $27,000 at Regency Superior
The piece, signed by everyone from Neil Armstrong to Harrison Schmitt, sold at the weekend
Posted: 17 October 2011
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Investing in space memorabilia: Michael P Wright's space memorabilia collection
With great dedication, Wright has assembled space and aviation memorabilia spanning over a century
Posted: 12 October 2011
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Rusty Schweickart space memorabilia descends on Heritage Auctions
The Apollo 9 pilot will be consigning a range of items, starting with a Spacecraft Identification plate
Posted: 12 October 2011
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Apollo 11 flown Robbins medal will be 'highly sought after' at memorabilia auction
The piece of memorabilia, one of 450 Robbins medals to have flown with the Apollo 11 mission, is set to sell this week
Posted: 10 October 2011
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Video of the Week: The Soviet space memorabilia of a proud collector
Although the US eventally surpassed it, the Russian space programme made all the early running
Posted: 5 October 2011
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'Spectacular' Alan Shepard letter soars to World Record price at RR's space auction
The first American in space told his parents that he was to be considered for the 'Man in Space' program
Posted: 29 September 2011
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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
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'Museum quality' Russian spacesuit could float to $50,000 at Regency Superior
The fantastic piece of memorabilia will sell alongside a rare gold coin flown by Neil Armstrong
Posted: 20 September 2011
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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
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'Spirit of St Louis' fabric signed by Charles Lindbergh flies to a new home
The tough, lightweight material was a godsend for the pioneering aviator, and is valuable to collectors
Posted: 15 September 2011
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'One small phrase for man...' Armstrong letter considers his first Moon words
Written before Apollo 11's mission launched, Neil Armstrong explains he's yet to choose his words
Posted: 14 September 2011
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Still flying high... Amelia Earhart's goggles and photographs reach $31,000
The eye guards have a cracked lens, as they dated to a crash the aviatrix experienced while training
Posted: 13 September 2011
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Flown in space with Neil Armstrong: rare St Gaudens gold coin goes to auction
Before he became the first moonwalker, the Apollo 11 legend took part in the hair-raising Gemini 8
Posted: 12 September 2011
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'We are always pleased when you ask for information' - Wilbur Wright letter for sale
Addressed to one of America's great pilots, the text explains in detail how to use their plane
Posted: 10 September 2011
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Armstrong's Apollo 11 training glove offers a piece of history at RR
RR Auctions has another exceptional space sale - with Neil Armstrong's glove among its highlights
Posted: 9 September 2011
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God's word flown through the heavens... Apollo 14 Bible taken to the Moon for sale
A tiny version of the King James Version of the Bible landed on the lunar surface in January 1971
Posted: 7 September 2011
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'Astounding' results lift the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation auction
The charity sale was led by a fantastic item from the collection of Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke
Posted: 5 September 2011
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From Earth to the Moon... Moonwalker-signed Wright Brothers cover for sale
The auction, which closes tomorrow boasts a range of valuable memorabilia, some of them space-flown
Posted: 2 September 2011
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Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke's memorabilia will 'fuel an important mission'
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has just opened another exciting sale of space memorabilia
Posted: 28 August 2011
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Space collectors take their cue: Apollo 7 cue card stars at Lunar Legacies’ sale
The first manned Apollo mission featured an Emmy Award-winning broadcast, High Above Everything
Posted: 22 August 2011
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Tiny piece of Mars rock brings $1,800 from Rob Elliott's meteorite collection
The exciting Edinburgh space sale also saw the sale of Britain's only pallasite for an impressive $14,900
Posted: 21 August 2011
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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
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Apollo 11 space hero Buzz Aldrin 'left with only his clothes, car and home'
As NASA's celebrity astronaut finds himself in a spot of legal bother, we look at his ongoing legacy
Posted: 15 August 2011
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Space collectibles from Mercury to the shuttles will land at Lunar Legacies
The highlights include NASA badges, Apollo signatures and a space-flown checklist
Posted: 13 August 2011
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The Story of... The supersonic collectibles of Concorde
Concorde's retirement in 2003 wasn't the end - far from it, thanks to the efforts of collectors
Posted: 10 August 2011
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'WW1' meteorite which fell in broad daylight sells in Edinburgh, next week
The Strathmore meteorite is in Rob Elliott's collection and landed in Scotland near the end of WWI
Posted: 10 August 2011
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WWII Spitfire parts recovered from County Donegal bog set for display
The parts tell the remarkable story of an American RAF pilot whose plane went down in Ireland
Posted: 8 August 2011
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Could this photo spark the new direction for space collectibles?
Space collectors of the future could have their sights set on objects far beyond the moon
Posted: 5 August 2011
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Space collectors honour the brave astronauts who never returned
As more Columbia debris is found, we consider the collectibles associated with tragedy in space
Posted: 4 August 2011
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Your chance to own Pope's $350,000 1960s classic parade car
Pope Paul VI and the first moonwalkers have ridden in the 1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine
Posted: 4 August 2011
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Handy to time your moon buggy racing... Omega releases Apollo 15 watch
The limited edition timepiece marks the lunar journey of Scott and Irwin four decades ago...
Posted: 3 August 2011
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Rocket-flown covers aim for the skies again at Harmer-Schau's stamp sale
The space collectibles are appearing in a sale led by $20,000 US and Rhodesian philatelic rarities
Posted: 3 August 2011
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'Rarest and most interesting meteorite in the UK' will star at Rob Elliott's auction
An extraordinary British find, the Hambleton pallasite, is blazing a trail to Edinburgh
Posted: 2 August 2011
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Could this be the next destination for space travel and collectors?
A newly discovered Trojan asteroid suggests space collectors will be looking further afield in future
Posted: 31 July 2011
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The Story of... Apollo 15's changing legacy in the collectibles markets
This week in history, the ninth Moon mission blasted off... and would leave a complicated legacy
Posted: 27 July 2011
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Atlantis' final flight could spark surge in space shuttle collectibles
NASA's space shuttle programme came to a successful conclusion this morning
Posted: 21 July 2011
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Video of the week… The impact of Apollo 11 on the collectibles market
On the 42nd anniversary of the first moon mission, we look at Apollo 11's collectible legacy
Posted: 20 July 2011
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Why Apollo 11 collectibles could be the perfect addition to your portfolio
On the 42nd anniversary of the first moonwalk, you could join a growing band of space collectors
Posted: 20 July 2011
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10 things you need to know about the Apollo 11 moon landings
We celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the first man on the moon with some astonishing facts
Posted: 19 July 2011
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Pie in the sky? Space collectibles could be your ticket to the stars
Apollo 11 signatures are at the forefront in a growing appreciation for space collectibles
Posted: 18 July 2011
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Statue of space pioneer Yuri Gagarin unveiled in London
50 years after his visit to the UK, the first man in space is given a permanent monument
Posted: 16 July 2011
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Video of the week… Moonwalker Edgar Mitchell and NASA's collectibles row
An Apollo 14 lunar camera is at the centre of a legal tussle involving the sixth man on the Moon
Posted: 13 July 2011
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Discover the space collectibles of the future on board Atlantis STS-135
The last ever shuttle mission has flown thousands of potential collectibles into space
Posted: 12 July 2011
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Why galactic exploration offers new horizons for space collectors
We celebrate Neptune's first birthday with a look at the future of outer space collectibles
Posted: 12 July 2011
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Could shuttle's final flight launch your alternative investment portfolio?
Atlantis' last flight may be good news for investors keen to capitalise on space shuttle memorabilia
Posted: 11 July 2011
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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
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NASA moves to sue Apollo 14 astronaut over $80,000 camera used on the moon
Edgar Mitchell maintains he was within his rights to offer the item for sale at Bonhams
Posted: 4 July 2011
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Last airworthy Hawker Demon fighter plane is for sale at H&H
Following an extraordinary 18 year restoration, the historic aircraft is simply breathtaking
Posted: 2 July 2011
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The Story of... The Vostok program: Russia's first-ever astronauts
America beat them to the Moon, but Russia's space collectibles are also sought-after by collectors
Posted: 29 June 2011
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Moonlight shines on black markets... Apollo 11 lunar dust gets barred from sale
Apparently submitted in good faith, the material would have been a highlight at Regency Superior
Posted: 25 June 2011
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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
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Concorde nose cone bought on British TV resells immediately for $162,200
TV's Four Rooms dealer Andrew Lamberty bought the piece for half that amount, only last month
Posted: 22 June 2011
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'Most important piece of Apollo 11 memorabilia ever offered' goes up for sale
Fragments of the US flag which was planted on the Moon could bring $150,000 next month
Posted: 21 June 2011
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Legacy of Amelia Earhart's famous 1928 flight still soaring high
Known as the female Charles Lindbergh, Earhart changed the face of the aviation industry...
Posted: 18 June 2011
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Tereshkova and out... Collectors remember the first-ever woman in space
From rare test helmets to autographs, Russia's Valentina Tereshkova has made her mark at auction
Posted: 16 June 2011
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Early Bird gets the worm at Regency Superior's Space and Aviation auction
Memorabilia from the Early Bird club, comprising aviators who flew before 1916 did well in the sale
Posted: 15 June 2011
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Our Top Five... Pieces of Russian space memorabilia
Items connected to iconic Russian cosmonauts, like Gagarin, have skyrocketed in value recently...
Posted: 15 June 2011
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The sky really is falling... Piece of the first meteorite proven to have fallen is for sale
Skeptics had no answer to the phenomenon which happened in L'Aigle over 200 years ago
Posted: 10 June 2011
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Prices rocket for NASA memorabilia as Spacefest sale makes $737,742
Rare items, including a photo signed by all 29 Apollo astronauts, were sold for astronomical prices
Posted: 6 June 2011
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Memorabilia from daring hoax could make $1m for Japan disaster fund
This hoax gripped the entire world in 2009 and now the star attraction is coming to auction
Posted: 3 June 2011
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Your opportunity to own the 'Magna Carta' of space collectibles
The historic 1975 US-Soviet agreement comes to auction at Heritage with a $50,000 estimate
Posted: 2 June 2011
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Apollo 12 Moonwalker Alan Bean's artworks bring colour to Spacefest III
Remarkably, the painter and astronaut's creations include traces of materials such as moondust
Posted: 1 June 2011
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Three small signatures by man... One valuable '$7,000' asset for collectors
What if the Apollo 11 crew had died in space? This three-of-a-kind collectible holds the answer...
Posted: 31 May 2011
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Spacefest III: Your chance to meet the gods of the Apollo programme
There will be plenty of star appeal for the collectibles-minded investor at this June's Spacefest III
Posted: 28 May 2011
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Apollo 10 collectibles are making a splash as space 'alternative investments'
Space-flown items from the 'warm up' to man's first Moonlanding are selling for considerable sums
Posted: 26 May 2011
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'I wish we had this on the Moon' says Buzz Aldrin of spacesuit for sale
This unique suit with a strangely-shaped headpiece is expected to float to $250,000 in a June auction
Posted: 26 May 2011
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It fell off the back of a spaceship, honest... Woman detained over $1.7m 'moon rock'
Selling lunar rocks from the Apollo missions is illegal in the USA, and she fell foul of a NASA sting...
Posted: 23 May 2011
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A look at Charles Lindbergh's rise from aviation pioneer to auction star
Exactly 84 years after man's first nonstop trans Atlantic flight took off, we examine its pilot's legacy
Posted: 20 May 2011
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Strong collectible investment assets: 'Sometimes, the eyes have it...'
Here are four factors which could help you hunt out a solid long-term collectible investment...
Posted: 18 May 2011
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Wish upon a falling star... Farm is selling a meteorite which landed on the cowshed
The planetoid spacerock was a big shock at first, but could prove to be very lucrative
Posted: 18 May 2011
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'God bless all of you' - Apollo 8 collectibles continue to enthral buyers
From the Space Race to NASA TV, space television broadcasts have come a long way since 1968...
Posted: 17 May 2011
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Mustard seeds and a medal: First US spacewalker’s collection is for sale
The seeds, a reference to the parables of Jesus, were flown with Ed White on his Gemini 4 flight
Posted: 17 May 2011
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Flying high... Aviation collectors mustn't miss antique propellers going up for sale
The exciting pieces, appearing alongside a Louis Bleriot autograph, will be at Dominic Winter this week
Posted: 16 May 2011
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Could there be life on Mars? A meteorite that suggests there could be is to sell
The fragment of Martian meteorite that may contain water is for sale, alongside a slice of the moon
Posted: 15 May 2011
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Stunning Brenham pallasite meteorite could land $40,000 at Bonhams
Once used in Native American burial mounds, pallasites are the most beautiful of spacerocks
Posted: 12 May 2011
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Historic spacesuit from the union of Apollo and Soyuz floats to $242,000
Alexei Leonov was the first cosmonaut to shake hands with an astronaut away from planet Earth
Posted: 6 May 2011
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NASA's closely-guarded 'space secret' could bring $180,000
The very survival of Apollo 15's David Scott and James Irwin depended on this small instrument...
Posted: 5 May 2011
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From the end of the Space Race... Cosmonaut suit could bring $150,000
Alexei Leonov was present when astronauts and cosmonauts first shook hands in space
Posted: 3 May 2011
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Our Top Five... Apollo 16 memorabilia items
On the 39th anniversary of Apollo 16's return to Earth, we look at its remarkable memorabilia
Posted: 27 April 2011
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Life from space? Meteorite which fueled an 'alien origin' hypothesis is to sell
A slice of the Murchison meteorite, which is packed with 'un-Earthly' biochemicals could bring $42,500
Posted: 24 April 2011
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The Story of… When collectors celebrate Moon anniversaries
Apollo 16 landed on the Moon 39 years ago this week, which could boost its memorabilia values
Posted: 20 April 2011
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The legacy of Sally Ride - is the first female astronaut's memorabilia set to float?
Today in 1982 NASA finally selected the first American woman to leave the Earth behind
Posted: 19 April 2011
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NASA shuttles set to inspire a new generation across America
NASA's four space shuttles will soon be on display at museums throughout the US
Posted: 18 April 2011
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Collectibles are heading east as China's millionaire population booms
A new report states that the number of Chinese millionaires increased by 9.7% last year
Posted: 15 April 2011
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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
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$2.9m Vostok test capsule rockets to space memorabilia World Record
The Vostok 3KA-2 space capsule is returning to Russia following a Sotheby's New York sale
Posted: 13 April 2011
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Sotheby's commemorates Yuri Gagarin's historic space flight with astronomical sale
On the 50th anniversary of the first human in orbit, a space-flown test capsule comes to auction
Posted: 12 April 2011
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What's the Buzz? Apollo 11 moonwalker's portrait is unveiled at the Louvre
The work by pop artist Romero Britto is part of a series created to benefit space flight and the USO
Posted: 11 April 2011
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Only surviving Luftwaffe Dornier 17 aircraft set to emerge from Kent sands
A German bomber shot down during the Battle of Britain could soon be on display in London
Posted: 9 April 2011
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Campo del Cielo meteorites make an impact at Christie's Natural History auction
The Argentine octahedrites drew the attention of collectors and investors in London
Posted: 7 April 2011
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The Story of... The legacy of Yuri Gagarin's pioneering space flight
In April 1961, Russia's first cosmonaut prepared for launch - and his memorabilia remains coveted
Posted: 6 April 2011
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Shuttles are soon to settle... Atlantis and others will know their fate shortly
The Smithsonian and other museums are beckoning the retired giants of space travel...
Posted: 5 April 2011
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Apollo 15 Michigan flag raises $2,150 at charity auction
A space flown flag was among the top lots at the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's spring sale
Posted: 3 April 2011
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Spectacularly beautiful gem-studded meteorite may sell for $115,000
The slice of the Imilac pallasite will be one of the highlights of Heritage's Natural History auction
Posted: 1 April 2011
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What goes up must come down... Apollo 16 Moon descent schematic sells for $7,051
Taken from the personal collection of moonwalker Charlie Duke, the piece sold for an astronaut charity
Posted: 31 March 2011
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Section of the Willamette meteorite could land $875,000 at Heritage
The company is looking to create a truly spectacular Natural History auction
Posted: 30 March 2011
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Apollo 15 space flown Michigan flag raises excitement at auction
A Michigan flag flown on the Apollo 15 moon mission in 1971 is a leading lot at the ASF's spring sale
Posted: 25 March 2011
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Meteorite shower hits Damien Leclere's Natural History auction, this weekend
An impressive range of spacerocks will be on offer from private collections at the French auctioneer
Posted: 25 March 2011
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Rare propeller could be flying high at Horner's antique auction
The intriguing piece of aviation memorabilia will sell alongside a piece of George III period furniture
Posted: 25 March 2011
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'Earth's first space ship' could rocket to $10m at Sotheby's in April
Vostok 3KA-2, the Soviet capsule used ahead of Gagarin's historic orbit in 1961, comes to auction
Posted: 24 March 2011
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Argentine meteorite could make a big impact at Christie's London
The auctioneer's Travel sale will include one item which has travelled further than most
Posted: 22 March 2011
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Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's Spring auction led by Apollo 16's Charlie Duke
What goes up must come down... a signed schematic diagram tracking the craft's descent is to sell
Posted: 21 March 2011
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Record breaking Concorde machmeter set to soar above $11,250 in May auction
A machmeter from the Concorde that broke the trans-Atlantic speed record is up for sale
Posted: 19 March 2011
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Meteorites from Mercury? Soon we may know for sure for the first time...
As NASA puts Messenger into orbit around Mercury, could new data tell us more about angrites?
Posted: 18 March 2011
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$51,000 Neil Armstrong-signed checklist stars at PBA Galleries
Inscribed for NBC News correspondent Dean Mell, the moonwalker's rare signature excited bidders
Posted: 16 March 2011
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Video of the Week: The Smithsonian tells the story of Apollo 13's collectibles
Famous as a 'successful failure', the mission produced some of the most coveted space memorabilia
Posted: 16 March 2011
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50 years after the first trip to the stars, Bonhams offers unique pieces of space history
An extraordinary auction marks half a century since Gagarin pioneered human space travel
Posted: 12 March 2011
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Video of the week: Shatner and the shuttle shut-down
As space shuttle Discovery concluded its mission, Captain Kirk made his feelings known
Posted: 9 March 2011
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You'll need a lot of space... huge slice of Seymchen meteorite could bring $80,000
The Russian pallasite looks likely to be the star amongst the spacerocks at I M Chait
Posted: 9 March 2011
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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
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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
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'$4,000' Campo del Cielo meteorite blazes in to auction this weekend
Collectors with a burning ambition for space memorabilia will be contesting the octahedrite on Sunday
Posted: 5 March 2011
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Silvery-sided iron meteorite could land $30,000 at I M Chait's New York auction
This spacerock, originally found in Algeria, is up for sale alongside a spectacular pallasite
Posted: 2 March 2011
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Sparkling like the stars... Beautiful slice of pallasite meteorite goes up for sale
The section of the Brenham meteorite, a recent discovery in Kansas, will be offered by I M Chait
Posted: 28 February 2011
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Soviet capsule which scouted ahead of Gagarin could bring $10m at Sotheby's
Bearing a mannequin in place of a person, the 1961 craft cleared the path for the historic flight
Posted: 26 February 2011
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Short-changed by 'Apollo 18'? Don't worry, space memorabilia is a money-maker
The upcoming movie trailer seems far-fetched - but the value of space and moon collectibles is not
Posted: 25 February 2011
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Space Shuttles shut down: Discovery flies for the last time, this evening
With the programme ending and museums expanding to take the strain, what now for shuttle collectibles?
Posted: 24 February 2011
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Fly me to the Moon... $150,000 Russian spacesuit lifts off at Bonhams
Historic and valuable mementos of the Space Race are going under the hammer in late Spring
Posted: 22 February 2011
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Panel from Space Shuttle Challenger offers collectors a real piece of history
Lunar Legacies has concluded its space memorabilia auction, also including a rare Gemini 12 patch
Posted: 21 February 2011
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'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
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‘Beautiful’ rocket test tower lifts off at Lunar Legacies’ space auction
The sale also includes an extremely rare emblem patch, from a mission cancelled after Challenger
Posted: 18 February 2011
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The sky really is the limit: Our top five rare airmail stamps
On the day the first airmail delivery was made in 1918, we look at some classics of airborne philately
Posted: 18 February 2011
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Charles Lindbergh cover swoops into next month's stamps sale at Raritan
This signed and exceptionally rare piece of air mail should prove irresistible to aviation collectors
Posted: 16 February 2011
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Our Top Five... Most unusual space collectibles
We look at the lighter side of weightlessness, with some of the space markets' more offbeat collectibles
Posted: 16 February 2011
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Buzz Aldrin stars in Lunar Legacies' new space auction catalogue
NASA Mercury and Gemini memorabilia is set for the auctioneer's part 'VII' sale on February 19
Posted: 14 February 2011
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The beagle has landed: Snoopy stars in Kansas space exhibition
A forthcoming expo reveals links between the Peanuts comics and the Apollo 10 space mission
Posted: 10 February 2011
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The Story of... Apollo 14's stellar success on the collectibles markets
The 40th anniversary of Apollo 14's return is a reminder of humanity's enduring interest in space travel
Posted: 9 February 2011
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Fly it to the Moon... Apollo 10 patch offers a sky-high investment in Florida
Signed by crew members Tom Stafford and Gene Cernan, the rare piece will sell at Lunar Legacies
Posted: 7 February 2011
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Major space expo of NASA's 'Human Adventure' opens in Stockholm
The exhibition will be displaying over 400 items of memorabilia, many shown for the first time
Posted: 2 February 2011
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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
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Catch a falling star... Rob Elliott brings more meteorites to auction
A sale bearing the name of the famous collector is scheduled at Lyon and Turnbull in Edinburgh
Posted: 27 January 2011
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'Collectibles: investors avoid inflation with these alternative tangible assets'
RR Auction is the latest of the top-level auction houses to prove the value of space collectibles
Posted: 26 January 2011
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Not lost in space... Apollo 17 lunar surface map sells for $27,800
The chart, signed by moonwalker Gene Cernan, could have been crucial for him and Harrison Schmitt
Posted: 25 January 2011
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Space flown Apollo 11 Silver Robbins Medal soars to $33,000 at RR Auction
The rare piece has Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins's names engraved
Posted: 21 January 2011
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Argentinian meteorite strikes the auction block at Bonhams, today
This Campo del Cielo octahedrite will fit neatly among the curiosities of the Gentleman's Library sale
Posted: 19 January 2011
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‘Last ever flown’ map showing Apollo 17’s landing site comes up for sale
Collectors of the final moon mission are being offered three pieces of exceptional memorabilia
Posted: 17 January 2011
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Signed Edgar Mitchell photos greet collectors on Apollo 14's anniversary
Space collectors love anniversaries, and Apollo 14's 40th is being held at the Kennedy Space Center
Posted: 11 January 2011
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The Story of... Remembering the artist behind Apollo 11's collectibles
Paul Calle died last month, yet his iconic images of NASA's astronauts remain in the public conscious
Posted: 5 January 2011
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The first American in space appears in oils at Regency Superior's sale
Alan Shepard's portrait leads a sale which also features Apollo 11 and Concorde memorabilia
Posted: 3 January 2011
Last updated: 9 January 2013
