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Here is a rare chance to buy an early poster for the Apple Macintosh ahead of its 30th anniversary
Posted: 18 June 2013
Abraham Lincoln was photographed with the spectacles, which have provenance from his family
Posted: 17 June 2013
JFK's rosary beads and crucifix were consigned from the collection of David Powers
Posted: 11 June 2013
The trademark white suit of KFC's Colonel Sanders will sell among Americana
Posted: 3 June 2013
A Lenci felt doll of Rudolph Valentino is offered from the collection of Sidney and Alexandra Sheldon
Posted: 1 June 2013
A John Lennon owned and worn corduroy jacket sold among world-class memorabilia
Posted: 31 May 2013
At last - a picture sharing website for the entire collecting community
Posted: 29 May 2013
There is just one day left to bid on a rare Steuben Glass eagle gifted by Ronald Reagan
Posted: 29 May 2013
Fashion journalist Suzy Menkes will auction 80 pieces from her personal wardrobe
Posted: 29 May 2013
An Apple-1 computer signed by co-creator Steve Wozniak set a new $668,000 record
Posted: 28 May 2013
The violin played by Titanic bandleader Wallace Hartley has been confirmed genuine
Posted: 25 May 2013
Swann Galleries has withdrawn Ronald Reagan correspondence under the Presidential Records Act
Posted: 23 May 2013
A screen-worn Dancing Bear costume from US television series Captain Kangaroo auctions
Posted: 22 May 2013
London's most iconic street signs saw strong bids, including a $12,000 Downing Street example
Posted: 22 May 2013
The highly anticipated sale of Gandhi memorabilia saw his will sell 38% above estimate
Posted: 21 May 2013
London's most iconic street signs are being sold by Westminster City Council
Posted: 15 May 2013
The couple behind TV series Storage Wars are holding a yard sale and flea market
Posted: 15 May 2013
Captain Kangaroo's jacket and hat are to auction amid a raft of nostalgia-inducing memorabilia
Posted: 14 May 2013
The sale of 1980s coin op arcade games and pinball machines will stir feelings of nostalgia
Posted: 3 May 2013
Mullock's offers a selection of Mahatma Gandhi items, with his final will set to lead
Posted: 3 May 2013
Auction Team Breker hopes to expand on 2012's record with a Steve Wozniak-signed Apple-1
Posted: 3 May 2013
A stately model of the Duchess of Sutherland train will excite bidders on May 11
Posted: 23 April 2013
A letter written by Titanic bandleader Wallace Hartley sold 50% above estimate
Posted: 22 April 2013
Vintage advertising memorabilia was led by a glass Bellingham Bay beer sign in Michigan
Posted: 15 April 2013
Original oil paintings of Frank Sinatra and Woody Woodpecker join the Breakfast at Tiffany's manuscript
Posted: 14 April 2013
Two autographed letters from President Andrew Jackson achieved $77,500 and $65,500
Posted: 12 April 2013
Paul reveals the top five names in the celebrity dresses sector to consider investing in today
Posted: 12 April 2013
A Francis Crick letter about the structure of DNA beat the previous record for a letter by 78.2%
Posted: 11 April 2013
Following the record sale of a letter at Christie's, DNA discoverer Francis Crick's Nobel Prize has sold
Posted: 11 April 2013
A letter sent by the Titanic's doomed band leader to his mother is set to sell
Posted: 11 April 2013
Renowned collector Elli Buk's scientific instruments collection is led by a Marconi Magnetic Detector
Posted: 10 April 2013
Famous figures who split opinion are among the most valuable at auction
Posted: 10 April 2013
A pair of black pumps once owned by pin up Bettie Page bring $11,000 to Guernsey's Auctioneers
Posted: 9 April 2013
Margaret Thatcher has always proved popular at auction, if not at the despatch box
Posted: 8 April 2013
A collection of French bisque dolls will be led by an incredibly rare $60,000 'H' doll
Posted: 1 April 2013
A Man Ray-designed chess set led a fine collection in London's Style & Spirit auction
Posted: 27 March 2013
A Mills cast of Abraham Lincoln's life mask joins Washington memorabilia at auction
Posted: 26 March 2013
A desk Abraham Lincoln used while in Illinois joins rare presidential items
Posted: 19 March 2013
A Man Ray chess set will be sold to coincide with the World Chess Candidates Tournament
Posted: 17 March 2013
The results are a fascinating insight into collectors' tastes
Posted: 13 March 2013
The restored Mills Silver Cup slot machine is one of only four known to exist
Posted: 12 March 2013
A rare Beacon Security Petroleum sign sold ahead of an important petroliana show
Posted: 8 March 2013
If you want a collectible with investment potential, the 'wow' factor can prove critical
Posted: 6 March 2013
Hugo Chavez, Barack Obama, or perhaps Tony Blair? Take your pick in our poll...
Posted: 6 March 2013
The set of 10 posters commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Cuban revolution
Posted: 1 March 2013
Francis Crick's DNA discovery letter to his son reveals the secrets of life
Posted: 27 February 2013
An important sale from Christie's reminds Paul of the secrets of science collectibles
Posted: 27 February 2013
I'm expecting the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's assassination to spur the market for his memorabilia
Posted: 20 February 2013
Dave Powers' schedule for President Kennedy's final hours recalls the fateful event
Posted: 19 February 2013
50 years after his assassination, JFK's Air Force One bomber jacket brought $629,000
Posted: 18 February 2013
Chancellor George Osborne's doodle outsold that of a famous artist and a former Beatle
Posted: 6 February 2013
An often overlooked factor, learning how to store your collectibles properly is vital
Posted: 5 February 2013
Top bids for signed Kanye West Yeezy 2s ensure relief for Hurricane Sandy victims
Posted: 5 February 2013
The Kammer & Reinhardt doll is now the world's most valuable German made character doll
Posted: 31 January 2013
The 1931 Durban Gold Cup has remained in the same wardrobe for 20 years
Posted: 29 January 2013
Consigned by a close friend, rare JFK memorabilia will mark 50 years since the assassination
Posted: 24 January 2013
Collecting toy soldiers can be more than just child's play, as proved by a media mogul
Posted: 23 January 2013
It was the fourth straight year of record sales for Heritage Auctions, as collectibles gain popularity
Posted: 21 January 2013
A "how to" guide on one of the most perilous aspects of collecting - cleaning your collectibles
Posted: 16 January 2013
A rare copy of Tengen's Tetris game, which was on sale for only four weeks, will auction
Posted: 16 January 2013
The coin operated Mills Novelty Violano Virtuoso music machine will auction in Las Vegas
Posted: 8 January 2013
An archive of memorabilia from Steve Rubell's Studio 54 will provide bidders with a night to remember
Posted: 7 January 2013
Don't forget the insurance! Getting tailored insurance packages for your collection is now easier than ever
Posted: 4 January 2013
An original Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz is set to auction alongside works by Maurice Sendak
Posted: 3 January 2013
A saddle made especially for Venezuelan political leader Simon Bolivar leads Americana in Arizona
Posted: 3 January 2013
A 1920 gown made for actress and singer Mistinguett will sell among music hall treasures
Posted: 2 January 2013
A 'posthumous' Abraham Lincoln-signed document that was issued after his death is leading bids
Posted: 2 January 2013
Sweaters hand knitted by the Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi have sold well at auction
Posted: 31 December 2012
Aberrant, extraordinary and bizarre: the top 10 weirdest auction lots of 2012
Posted: 31 December 2012
A new report reveals 2012's 'most dangerous' autographs and an increase in forgeries
Posted: 28 December 2012
The 100+ Abraham Lincoln-signed items span most aspects of his life and death
Posted: 23 December 2012
Rachel Weisz's velvet jacket is to feature in a December celebrity clothing auction for charity
Posted: 21 December 2012
An important letter in which Thomas Jefferson 'waxes profound' on the American government has sold
Posted: 19 December 2012
With the festive season well and truly upon us, we bring you our top 5 Christmas collectibles
Posted: 19 December 2012
A California auction featuring Evel Knievel's crash helmet testifies to the star's enduring appeal
Posted: 18 December 2012
A black and white photo of the iceberg that sunk the Titanic starred at a December 16 Titanic auction
Posted: 17 December 2012
An autographed letter from Mahatma Gandhi has sold at a highly anticipated Sotheby's auction
Posted: 12 December 2012
Items from Gerald and Betty Ford's personal collection, including his golf clubs, will sell at Heritage
Posted: 11 December 2012
A lock of Abraham Lincoln's notoriously wild hair has highlighted civil war memorabilia
Posted: 10 December 2012
The first National Geographic archives auction starred Steve McCurry's legendary Afghan Girl
Posted: 7 December 2012
Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel's race suit sold in pole position at Bonhams
Posted: 4 December 2012
A stump speaker mechanical bank has headlined an important black Americana collection
Posted: 3 December 2012
Holy collectibles, Batman! The original 1960s Batmobile will sell in early 2013
Posted: 30 November 2012
Two rare menus from meals aboard the doomed Titanic have topped a dedicated sale
Posted: 26 November 2012
One of just 95 ever produced, the Leica Luxus I camera was the star of the Bonhams auction
Posted: 24 November 2012
A black and white photograph, thought to show the iceberg that sunk the Titanic, will sell next month
Posted: 23 November 2012
November 22 marks 49 years since his assassination - here's our top five weirdest JFK collectibles
Posted: 21 November 2012
Titanic memorabilia, including a '$111,000' sextant used by the first rescuer on the scene, will auction
Posted: 19 November 2012
A collection of Disney World memorabilia features early concept designs and models
Posted: 17 November 2012
The lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair comes from the family of a cabinet member
Posted: 16 November 2012
A Marklin model of London's Holborn Station highlights tomorrow's tinplate toy railway auction
Posted: 16 November 2012
The London auction of Joanna Lumley's fashionable wardrobe sold well
Posted: 14 November 2012
History's great romances have given us some superb collectibles - here's our top 5 collectible couples
Posted: 7 November 2012
The unused WWII toy airplane is thought to have been bought for a Bristol, UK boy who died in the blitz
Posted: 7 November 2012
An Ives Stump Speaker is to star in the black Americana collection of Allen Liffman
Posted: 5 November 2012
Andy Warhol's Cartier Tank Solo was the height of fashion at The Factory
Posted: 3 November 2012
A revealing set of 1912 inspection documents relating to safety aboard the Titanic have been consigned
Posted: 2 November 2012
Tell us who you think is the greatest US President of all time
Posted: 2 November 2012
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