Unique Items
Bobby Fischer wins again: Chess set from his World Championship makes $76,275
A metaphor for the Cold War struggle, it is signed by Fischer and his opponent Boris Spassky
The final sale of a giant of tiny collectibles: Donald Kaufman
The fifth and final auction of Kaufman's famed toy collection is to take place at Bertoia this week
Britain's oldest working television comes to auction at Bonhams
A 1936 Marconi television could make $8,000 at Bonhams' London auction on April 19
Snow joke... A rare cast iron toy sleigh skims to $86,250 at Bertoia
The exquisite plaything led the way at the auction of Donal Markey's extraordinary collection
Extraordinary US Civil War shirt collar letter auctions at Spink Shreves
A soldier resorted to an unusual method of sending news of Union victories back home
See what you've been missing... Our Top Five collectible X-rays
Believe it or not, famous X-rays are a niche market with investors - and can go for considerable sums
The top five sales of Kurt Cobain memorabilia
On the anniversary of his death, we look at how collectors are keeping Cobain's legacy alive
Knight offers alligator for sale... Gladys Knight is to sell a Hermes black alligator sac
The music star will offer the stylish piece alongside a wonderful range of dresses at Leslie Hindman
Cross-dressing Baseball star's card could become the world's most expensive...
An early-20th century pitcher is set to join the ranks of Honus Wagner � for a very different reason...
Collectors are standing up for Civil Rights Movement memorabilia
We take a look at the popularity of memorabilia from the US African-American Civil Rights Movement...
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
Michael Jackson's $60,000 glove could be an auction 'thriller' in California
The rare piece from MJ will go under the hammer alongside items from Indiana Jones and Titanic


