Jerry Leiber writer of Elvis's Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock dies aged 78

Jerry Leiber writer of Elvis's Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock dies aged 78

With co-writer Mike Stoller, Leiber changed music forever - and his legacy will live on in collectibles
Orville Wright's collectibles are flying sky-high 140 years after his birth

Orville Wright's collectibles are flying sky-high 140 years after his birth

The Wright brother was born today, August 19, in 1871 and changed the world of travel forever...
Record $8,652 figure set for Barack Obama signed letter

Record $8,652 figure set for Barack Obama signed letter

A 2009 handwritten letter from the US president to a disgruntled citizen has sold in the US
Lindbergh first flight signed cover floats high at Raritan's rare stamp auction

Lindbergh first flight signed cover floats high at Raritan's rare stamp auction

A signed cover from another pioneering aviator, Wiley Post, is also going under the hammer
Question of signatures... Have you tried the BBC's new autographs quiz?

Question of signatures... Have you tried the BBC's new autographs quiz?

Put your skills to the test in this fun quiz, featuring a cameo appearance by Paul Fraser Collectibles
Gibson guitar signed by Taj Mahal and Elvis sells to keep the blues alive

Gibson guitar signed by Taj Mahal and Elvis sells to keep the blues alive

Elvis Costello, that is... The New Wave legend is among the legendary signers of this Les Paul
'Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks... For top collectibles, follow the pioneers...'

'Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks... For top collectibles, follow the pioneers...'

They made a big difference during their lifetimes - and are still influencing collectors' lives to this day
RAF 'Book of Heroes' which impressed Churchill soars to $55,000

RAF 'Book of Heroes' which impressed Churchill soars to $55,000

Described as 'part of Britain's historical DNA', the book far surpassed expectations at Bonhams
Collectors set to scrap over $38,000 Bruce Lee handwritten signed letter

Collectors set to scrap over $38,000 Bruce Lee handwritten signed letter

A 1966 letter written by the great martial artist could star at Dynasty Auctions in Hong Kong on August 6
Composer Bach died today... But still makes sweet music for collectors

Composer Bach died today... But still makes sweet music for collectors

Since his death in 1750, the German composer's collectibles have become increasing sought-after...
Aerosmith legend Steve Tyler auctions signed Guitar Hero axe for charity

Aerosmith legend Steve Tyler auctions signed Guitar Hero axe for charity

As the US rockers make their first LP in a decade, American Idol judge Tyler is helping a good cause
Charles Dickens, Aldous Huxley and others star at National Book Auctions

Charles Dickens, Aldous Huxley and others star at National Book Auctions

Signed works by a number of legendary authors are set to draw collectors from far and wide