Captain Scott's farewell letter to his financier could deliver $233,000

Captain Scott's farewell letter to his financier could deliver $233,000

Captain Scott of the Antarctic wrote a few farewell letters whilst waiting to die in the Polar ice
Profiles In History memorabilia auction makes stars of McQueen and Monroe

Profiles In History memorabilia auction makes stars of McQueen and Monroe

Steve's racing overalls and Marilyn's invite to JFK's birthday bash fared well at Profiles In History
Elizabeth Taylor Christian Dior gown sells for $362,500 at Christie's New York

Elizabeth Taylor Christian Dior gown sells for $362,500 at Christie's New York

Elizabeth Taylor's Christian Dior gown with brocade and matching purse starred in Christie's NY sale
Charlotte Bronte miniature manuscript sells for over $1m at Sotheby's auction

Charlotte Bronte miniature manuscript sells for over $1m at Sotheby's auction

A miniature manuscript by Charlotte Bronte, author of Jane Eyre, excited bidders at Sotheby's auction
Sotheby's auctions Steve Jobs-signed Apple founding document for $1.6m in NY

Sotheby's auctions Steve Jobs-signed Apple founding document for $1.6m in NY

Signed by Steve Jobs and his two partners, this document founded Apple - and changed the world
Julien's auctions Michael Jackson belongings from final Los Angeles home

Julien's auctions Michael Jackson belongings from final Los Angeles home

Items from Michael Jackson's final resting place are auctioning at Julien's high profile sale this week
eBay auctions Lady Gaga nude signed sketch by crooner Tony Bennett

eBay auctions Lady Gaga nude signed sketch by crooner Tony Bennett

Showing Lady Gaga as she was born, eBay is auctioning a sketch by Tony Bennett for good causes
Bruce Springsteen auction: signed 'Born to Run' photograph sells at Charitybuzz

Bruce Springsteen auction: signed 'Born to Run' photograph sells at Charitybuzz

Charitybuzz's autographed image of Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons is one-of-a-kind
Da Vinci, Bill Gates and Codex Leicester: why it pays to invest in genius

Da Vinci, Bill Gates and Codex Leicester: why it pays to invest in genius

Sold for $5.12m in 1980, and for $30.8m in 1994, Da Vinci's Codex Leicester is a truly great investment
Manchester United football memorabilia plate found to be 'fake' in UK auction

Manchester United football memorabilia plate found to be 'fake' in UK auction

Estimated at £100,000, this plate brought bids of £40,000 before the winner deemed it a 'reproduction'
Charlie Chaplin's 'first' hat auctions with $24,000 estimate at Sotheby's New York

Charlie Chaplin's 'first' hat auctions with $24,000 estimate at Sotheby's New York

The first bowler hat worn by English silent star Charlie Chaplin is auctioning at Sotheby's in New York
John Hancock signed lottery ticket set to be the biggest winner at Americana auction

John Hancock signed lottery ticket set to be the biggest winner at Americana auction

With free franks and rare currency on offer, the John Hancock signed lottery ticket is still the prize