An original stock certificate issued by the Edison Portland Cement Company to the Edison Manufacturing Company for 1,404 shares of capital stock.

An original classic publicity photograph of Chaplin as Monsieur Verdoux, from the 1947 movie of the same name.

This vintage full-length publicity photograph measures 8 by 10 inches. It depicts Ruth wearing his New York Yankees road uniform, in full swing during batting practice at spring training in Florida.

A 1939 Albert Einstein typed and signed letter. Relating to Einstein’s Jewish heritage and the plight of Jewish refugees in WWII.

Historically important metal food bowl, two wooden spoons and a wooden fork owned by Mahatma Gandhi.

A typed letter on headed stationery, sent from Churchill’s London home at Hyde Park Gate and dated December 6, 1959.

The ‘Spirit of St Louis Collection’ includes original parts from the plane which all show considerable flight wear, and, one of the largest pieces of original fabric ever offered for sale - signed by Charles Lindbergh.

A striking original drawing by the most important artist of the 20th century. Dated February 3, 1962 and drawn inside an exhibition catalogue from a Picasso show in Switzerland.

An official Royal Pardon signed prominently by the Queen in the upper border in fountain pen on August 13, 1959.

A John F. Kennedy personally owned and worn silk neck tie, made by A. Sulka and Company, which features a red dot pattern on a navy blue and silver background.

A Marilyn Monroe cheque (approx. 6.25 x 2.75 inches). Features the timely date of September 19, 1958 - when Marilyn was in California filming arguably her finest movie: Some Like It Hot.

This extraordinary cigar box (5.5 x 7.5 x 4 inches) was specially crafted to resemble an authentic Upmann cigar box. Two secret sliding doors built into each end hid secret letters so Castro could communicate with fellow revolutionaries during his incarceration from 1953 to 1955.

Rhinestone jockstrap bearing Elvis Presley’s initials (“EP”). As one of the originators of rock and roll, he created a music style which changed the world and inspired generations of artists from the Beatles to the present day.

An early set of Beatles signatures in blue and black ballpoint pen. On the reverse of a light blue envelope (approx. 4.5x3 in).

This flight training suit was worn by Buzz Aldrin during training for both of his spaceflights: Gemini 12, where he conducted three successful space walks and Apollo 11, when he and Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon.

An original vintage signed black and white photograph of Muhammad Ali, featuring an iconic portrait dating from 1970.

A limited-edition book page signed by Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013).

A mesmerising 1986 Royal Christmas card signed by Charles and Diana. The front of the card is embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto, and the Spencer family arms.