Books & Manuscripts
'Most famous' 17th century map of Asia auctions for $6,500
By the famous Dutch cartographer, William Blaeu, this fascinating map mixes fact with fantasy
The Top Five most valuable books in the world
From Shakespeare to Da Vinci, here's a definitive list of the world's most expensive manuscripts
'Most beautiful anatomy drawings' auction in Paris
An early user of the microscope, Herman Lebert's seminal works are going under the hammer
'Most complicated wristwatch ever' to sell for $1.3m
Patek Philippe's masterpiece watch will be available for sale and public viewings in New York this month
