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Remarkable Frank Sinatra Letter: Freeman's sale of pop culture and memorabilia on September 3rd auction will feature both contemporary and classic sports, music and entertainment memorabilia, alongside new emerging markets such as Punk and Hip Hop, Designer Toys, and Street Art. This variety of genres will appeal to a broad audience, including movie buffs, sports fans, and urban art enthusiasts alike. (18th August 2010) click for more

Leeds Pottery Horse for Bonhams Ceramic Auction in London: A fine Leeds Pottery horse dating back to around 1825, estimated at £8,000 to £12,000, is to be sold at Bonhams Auctioneers in their Fine British Pottery and Porcelain sale in Bond Street, London on Wednesday 8th September. (17th August 2010) click for more

Frank Auerbach Painting at Auction: An important and large painting Looking Towards Mornington Crescent Station (1972 -74) by the highly acclaimed artist Frank Auerbach will be sold by Bonhams in the 20th Century British Art auction at New Bond Street on November 17th 2010. The painting, which has never appeared at auction before and hasn't been since in public since the late 1970s, is estimated to sell for £800,000 – £1,200,000. (17th August 2010) click for more

Phillie Phanatic Statues for Online Auction: The Phillies and Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) announced today that the popular lineup of "Phanatic Around Town" statues – including the one autographed by the entire 2010 Phillies team – will soon be available via an online auction at www.phillies.com/phanaticaroundtown. (17th August 2010) click for more

Copley Fine Art Auction Results: Copley's fifth annual summer auction was a huge success, with the much-anticipated collection of five oil paintings by Carl Rungius (1869-1959) out of the collection of H. Wendell Endicott headlining the record-breaking sale. These museum-quality works saw active participation in the room and on the overflowing phone banks, which brought outstanding results. (16th August 2010) click for more

Bonhams Travel and Exploration Auction Features Topographical Art: Three very different but equally intriguing 19th century topographical artists star in Bonhams next Travel and Exploration sale in London on 15 September – reminders of the hardship and courage involved in bringing back images of far flung places when the only realistic way to do this was to go out and draw them. (15th August 2010) click for more

Joel Rosenthal Ear Pendants for Christie's Auction: Christie's New York announce a special highlight of its October 20 Jewels sale: an iconic pair of ear pendants by Joel Rosenthal, the celebrated contemporary designer who goes by the simple moniker of JAR. (15th August 2010) click for more

Bonhams To Auction Replica Spitfire For The Royal British Legion: Bonhams are to auction a replica Supermarine Spitfire for The Royal British Legion during The Goodwood Revival on September 17th 2010. (13th August 2010) click for more

Darwin Beagle Voyage Scrimshaw Whale Tooth for Auction: A very rare signed scrimshawed whale's tooth from Charles Darwin's voyage on HMS Beagle, 1832-36, (£30,000-50,000) is one of the most intriguing items in the forthcoming Travel and Exploration sale at Bonhams on 15 September. (11th August 2010) click for more

Books from the Personal Collection of Book Soup Founder Glenn Goldman for Auction: Bonhams & Butterfields is pleased to announce the August 22, 2010 Sunset Estate Auction featuring a selection of important books from the Estate of Glenn Goldman. Goldman was the founder and owner of the legendary Los Angeles independent bookstore, Book Soup, which opened in 1975. (10th August 2010) click for more

Julien's Auctions to Hold Pop Culture Auction in China: Julien's Auctions, announced the auction of iconic property to take place on October 9, 2010 at Ponte 16, a world-class entertainment resort in Macau SAR, China. This partnership, spanning two continents, will feature property from the life and career of Michael Jackson including stage worn costumes, original paintings, handwritten notes and a rare black Swarovski crystal glove ($30,000/50,000) worn by the "King of Pop" during his historic promotion of his 30 million dollar promotional campaign for the album HIStory: Past, Present and Future and other items from his legendary career. (10th August 2010) click for more

Legendary 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar Sells for $1.2 Million: Bowers and Merena Auctions, one of the world's pre-eminent numismatic auctioneers, hosted its Boston Rarities Sale on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Park Plaza Hotel and Towers in Boston, Mass., where the featured coin, a rare 1794 Silver Dollar, was sold for $1,207,500. (10th August 2010) click for more

Single-Owner Collection of Whimsical Tobacco Jars to Highlight Summer Auctions at Bonhams & Butterfield: Bonhams & Butterfields, announces the August 22, 2010 Sunset Estate Auction including part III of a single-owner Collection of Whimsical European Tobacco Jars. (10th August 2010) click for more

Jaguar XK120 for Bonhams Sydney Motoring Auction: Bonhams Australian motoring division has been entrusted with the sale of a rare 1949 Jaguar XK120 alloy-bodied Roadster from the highly esteemed collection of The Late The Hon. John Dawson-Damer. (8th August 2010) click for more

Cuttlestones To Auction Silver with links to battles of Waterloo and Peterloo: A continental hallmarked sugar bowl and a cream jug, believed to have been made in Stuttgart in around 1800, is set to come under the hammer at Staffordshire auction house Cuttlestones' 10th September Fine Art and Antiques Sale. (7th August 2010) click for more

A Tribute To Constance Shacklock OBE: A vast archive of personal documents once belonging to the world famous English contralto Constance Shacklock has come to light in a Midlands property. The opera singer Constance Shacklock OBE (1913-1999) joined the New Coven Garden Opera Company in 1946. (6th August 2010) click for more

Sotheby's Announce Q2 Strong Auction Sales: For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, auction and related revenues improved $118.8 million, or 79%, and $168.4 million, or 86%, when compared to the same periods in the prior year, almost entirely due to an increase in auction commission revenues stemming from strong sales around the world during the period. (6th August 2010) click for more

Andrew Grima Jewelry to be Auctioned by Bonhams New York: The first auction to focus on the work of legendary jewelry Andrew Grima, since his death in 2007, will be presented by Bonhams New York on October 19th. (6th August 2010) click for more

American Girl's Shine On Now Campaign Exceeds Donation Goal: American Girl is pleased to announce its Shine On Now charitable initiative surpassed its goal of collecting one million stars by July 31, 2010, proving once again that girls are a powerful force in helping to make the world a brighter place. (3rd August 2010) click for more

Christie's Announce Landmark Lowry Auction: Christie's London announce the landmark sale of 21 works by the iconic British artist Laurence Stephen Lowry, R..A. (1887-1976) to be offered at auction on Thursday 11 November 2010 from the private collection of Selwyn Demmy (b. 1932), renowned bookmaking magnate, boxing organiser and club owner. (3rd August 2010) click for more

American Girl Unveils New Store for Girls in Kansas City: Girls in Kansas City are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new American Girl retail store, which will celebrate its grand opening on September 4, 2010. Located in the spacious Oak Park Mall, the 9,500-square-foot store will offer an unforgettable shopping experience and engaging activities for girls, such as designing a doll-sized T-shirt or giving their dolls a new hairstyle in the signature Doll Hair Salon. (2nd August 2010) click for more

Elvis Presley White Knabe Grand Piano for Auction: Elvis Presley’s beloved White Knabe Grand Piano, as featured in his music room at Graceland from 1957 to 1969, is expected to bring $1,000,000+ as the centerpiece of Heritage Auction Galleries’ Signature® Elvis Memorabilia Auction, Aug. 14, in Memphis, TN. (31st July 2010) click for more

Grey Flannel announces details of August Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Auction: Grey Flannel Auctions of Westhampton, N.Y., has announced details of its Fifth Annual Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Auction and other special events associated with the 2010 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The live auction will take place on Friday, Aug. 13, onsite at the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. (31st July 2010) click for more

Swann Galleries Summer Auction of Vintage Posters: Swann Galleries New York Summer auction of Vintage Posters will take place on Wednesday, August 4 and offers fine selections of summer resort and beach posters, World War I and II and other propaganda posters, and Mather Work Incentive posters. There are also posters advertising tourism to Bermuda; ocean liner and airline posters; a run of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company posters; and some lovely Art Deco works. (31st July 2010) click for more

Roger Tory Peterson Paintings Highlight Christie’s American Paintings Sale: Christie’s New York announced the upcoming sale of twenty original paintings by the celebrated naturalist, artist, and educator Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1996). (29th July 2010) click for more

Valentino Rossi Yamaha R1 Motorcycle For Charity Auction: Bonhams is very proud to have been selected to represent a truly one-of-a-kind motorcycle offered in collaboration with the most successful motorcycle racer of his era, Valentino Rossi. (28th July 2010) click for more

Sotheby's to Auction Group of Important Paintings by Mahmoud Said: Sotheby's London announced that four works by the acclaimed artist will highlight the forthcoming London sale of Modern and Contemporary Arab and Iranian Art on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. These paintings come from the collection of Dr. El- Kayem and appear on the market for the very first time since they were executed by the artist. (28th July 2010) click for more

Royal Copenhagen Seagull in a class of its own: The Seagull service was one of the most popular services in the twentieth century and is often highlighted as a unique example of characteristic Danish quality craftsmanship. The classic service is now being expanded to include an ultra-modern thermal cup, bringing it right into the future with a brilliant combination of masterly painting and world-class functionality. (16th July 2010) click for more

Scottish Colourists Highlight Bonhams Scottish Sale: An exceptional late still life by Scottish Colourist, George Leslie Hunter, (est £100,000 – 150,000) is the star lot in this year’s annual Scottish sale (17-20 Aug inclusive). (15th July 2010) click for more

Sotheby’s to Hold Auction of Property from Chatsworth House: Sotheby’s will hold a once-in-a-lifetime sale at the most magnificent of all England’s stately homes – Chatsworth, in Derbyshire. Chatsworth: The Attic Sale – a three-day auction – will have in it all the ingredients of the quintessential attic sale: an Aladdin’s cave of items at all price levels (estimates range from £20 to £200,000), each one with its own story to tell. More than that, though, the sale will have at its core a wealth of fine, rare architectural fixtures and fittings, the existence of which had been obscured by time. (15th July 2010) click for more

Gun With A Scottish Twist Among Highlights Of Gleneagles Auction: A GUN BUILT for Scottish Politician, the Rt. Hon Richard Haldane, who was noted for forming the Territorial Army in 1907 is among the highlights of Gavin Gardiner’s annual auction of Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, which will be held in association with Sotheby’s. (14th July 2010) click for more

Contemporary Leaded Glass Lamp by Joseph Porcelli Sells for Almost 2x Estimate at James D. Julia Auction: A contemporary 20” All-Over Bouquet leaded glass lamp designed and executed by glass artist Joseph Porcelli was the surprise performer at the latest Lamp & Glass Auction held June 23, 2010 at James D. Julia Auctions of Fairfield Maine for $19,837.50, almost two times its pre-sale estimate of $8-10,000.00. (13th July 2010) click for more

Joaquin Sorolla Painting of Raquel Meller for Bonhams Auction: A portrait by Joaquín Sorolla, entitled ‘La Bella Raquel’ is to highlight Bonhams 19th Century Paintings auction on 29th September 2010, New Bond Street, London. Acclaimed as a ‘genius’ by Sarah Bernhardt, Raquel Meller was a highly popular singer who started life singing cuplés (couplets) to earn a living. (12th July 2010) click for more

Sotheby’s to Auction Drawing by John William Waterhouse: Sotheby’s London will offer, a newly discovered drawing by John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) on Thursday, 13th July. Unrecorded in the literature on the artist, the charcoal study of Flora comes to the market following the recent Waterhouse retrospective at the Royal Academy in London and in the Netherlands and Canada. (11th July 2010) click for more

William Shatner Starfleet Wrath of Khan Jacket for Auction: A Starfleet officer’s jacket and undershirt worn by William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk in the second Star Trek movie, The Wrath of Khan, will be sold at Heritage Auction Galleries Beverly Hills (9478 West Olympic Boulevard) as part of a trove of Star Trek-related material in the company’s July 17 Signature® Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction. It is estimated at $20,000+. (10th July 2010) click for more

Bonhams to Offer Peter F Baumberger Motor Car Collection in Switzerland: An exceptional 19-strong motor car collection which belonged to the late Swiss gentleman driver and car collector, Peter F Baumberger (1925-2009), is to be sold by Bonhams at the Gstaad Palace Hotel, Switzerland on 20 August 2010. All motor cars will be sold without reserve to the highest bidder. (4th July 2010) click for more

Royal Copenhagen Partners with the Corcoran Group for an Unprecedented Exclusive Partnership: The Corcoran Group has partnered with luxury tabletop company Royal Copenhagen, which produces some of the finest porcelain in the world. Founded in 1775, Royal Copenhagen is known for its exclusive, high-quality porcelain products, including dinnerware, figurines and home décor items. This unique venture is designed to build relationships with upscale home buyers. Royal Copenhagen is presenting an exclusive gift to clients of The Corcoran Group who have purchased luxury homes on the East End of Long Island.. (8th July 2010) click for more

Royal Copenhagen opens exhibition at Kongens Nytorv: A decade has passed and the Danish design icon Blue Fluted Mega is ten years old. To commemorate this, Royal Copenhagen is today opening a major jubilee exhibition at the Krinsen garden of Kongens Nytorv public square in Copenhagen. Among other things, the exhibition is showing huge cups and giving a unique insight into the impressive 235-year history of porcelain. (6th July 2010) click for more

John Appleby Art Collection to be Auctioned by Christie’s: Christie’s London announced the sale of Property from The Collection of the Late John Appleby, which will be offered from July to November 2010, throughout several specialist sales at Christie’s, as well as a single-owner collection sale to be held in South Kensington on 4 November 2010. (3rd July 2010) click for more

Aston Martin DB5 Convertible Makes £551,500 at Goodwood Auction: A 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible, one of only nine produced, sold for a remarkable £551,500 today (2 July) at Bonhams annual Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia auction at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The sale fetched a magnificent £3,707,687 in total with a 75% sale rate. (3rd July 2010) click for more

Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Evening Auction Takes $68.6 Million: The top price was paid for Silver Liz, 1963, by Andy Warhol (1928-1987), one of only two paintings by the artist to depict the celebrated actress and Hollywood icon with her legendary violet eyes. It sold to an anonymous bidder for £6,762,150 / $10,168,920/€3,354,248. (1st July 2010) click for more

Competition Cars To Headline Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction: Bonhams annual summer sale at Quail Lodge is famous for its offering of racing and sports cars. From Bugatti, Alfa Romeo and Talbot Lago to Jaguar, Aston Martin and Ferrari, Bonhams is consistently entrusted with the world’s greatest and rarest automobiles. (1st July 2010) click for more

Single Owner Collection of Asian Art for Auction: A superb collection of Asian art, lovingly assembled over a decade by a single enthusiast while living and working in the Far East and South East Asia, is for sale at Bonhams Edinburgh on 7 July. (30th June 2010) click for more

Tom Hanks to Auction Off Toyota Prius to support Welcome Back Veterans (WBV) Initiative: Through the Entertainment Industry Foundation, Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks, donated his customized 2004 Prius to support Welcome Back Veterans (WBV) initiative. (30th June 2010) click for more

Robert Thornton’s The Temple of the Flora Leads Sale: Collectors filled the phone banks and galleries of Bonhams New York in anticipation of the auctioneers’ June 23rd Fine Book sale. Consisting of over 500 lots, the diverse sale spanned the centuries from the 1490s to the 1990s and featured a number of fresh-to-the-market lots. (29th June 2010) click for more

British, Dutch and Flemish Masters Headline Sotheby’s 2010 Summer Sale: Sotheby’s London summer Evening Sale of Old Master and British Paintings in London will take place on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 and taking centre stage will be J.M.W. Turner’s breathtaking masterpiece Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino. (28th June 2010) click for more

Powell & Stutenroth “Favorite Bitters” Bottle, One Of Only A Few Known, Soars To $64,960: Sotheby’s London summer Evening Sale of Old Master and British Paintings in London will take place on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 and taking centre stage will be J.M.W. Turner’s breathtaking masterpiece Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino. (28th June 2010) click for more

Americana Sotheby’s to Auction General Custer Little Bighorn Flag: One hundred and thirty-four years ago, George Armstrong Custer and his 7th Cavalry were overwhelmed near the Little Big Horn River by warriors of the Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne. No survivors remained among those who fought under Custer’s direct command and few physical artifacts of the battle were left on the field, the Indians carrying with them anything that might reflect on their prowess or prove to be of utilitarian use. But a cavalry guidon, or swallow-tail flag, was hidden under the body of a dead trooper and discovered three days after the battle by Sergeant Ferdinand Culbertson, who was assigned to a burial party. (27th June 2010) click for more

Old Town Auctions 2010 SPACE TOY AUCTION: Old Town Auctions will boldly go where they’ve never gone before – selling robots, space toys, Star Wars, action figures and other quality sci-fi and fantasy collectibles. The event will be held at Alexander’s Inn Auction House in Buckeystown, a suburb of Frederick, Maryland, and convenient to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C. (27th June 2010) click for more

Imperial Porcelain Vases for Sotheby’s Treasures Auction: Sotheby’s London have announced that a pair of Magnificent Pair of Imperial Porcelain Vases, Period of Nicholas I (1825-1855), St Petersburg, will headline Sotheby’s Treasures: Aristocratic Heirlooms Sale in London on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.(26th June 2010) click for more

Munch Warhol and Picasso’s Take on Women at Bonhams Print Auction: They modelled for three of the greatest artists who ever lived. One was murdered by her lover; another shot herself; the third lives on, a potent reminder of Hollywood’s glamour years. And their images lead Bonham’s Print sale in London on 13 July. (25th June 2010) click for more

Sotheby’s Announces First Calligraphies Auction: Sotheby’s London announced “Hurouf: The Art of the Word” to take place in Doha, Qatar, at The Ritz-Carlton Doha hotel, on the 15th December. (25th June 2010) click for more

Petroliana Auction Oils the Collectors Market: More than 500 lots of petroliana items – mostly gas and oil signs but to include globes, cans and a great collection of rest room signs – will be sold by Matthews Auctions, LLC, on Friday, Aug. 6, at 9 a.m. (CST). The auction will be conducted at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines, on the final day of the 2010 Iowa Gas Show, held at the same venue. (21st June 2010) click for more

Royal Copenhagen opens exhibition at Kongens Nytorv: A decade has passed and the Danish design icon Blue Fluted Mega is ten years old. To commemorate this, Royal Copenhagen is today opening a major jubilee exhibition at the Krinsen garden of Kongens Nytorv public square in Copenhagen. Among other things, the exhibition is showing huge cups and giving a unique insight into the impressive 235-year history of porcelain. (7th June 2010) click for more

Jane Austen's Emma Fetches £325,000: A signed, first edition copy of Jane Austen’s novel ‘Emma’ published in 1816 has fetched 325,000 pounds at Jonkers Rare Books in Oxfordshire, UK. Jonkers are reported to have paid £180,000 for it at auction in 2008. (3rd April 2010) click for more

Lindt Gold Bunny Charity Auction: Lindt USA today announces it is helping to kick-off National Autism Awareness Month by launching an online auction of celebrity-signed Lindt Gold Bunny porcelain figures, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. Beginning today at 9 a.m. PDT/12 p.m. EDT, Lindt will auction off porcelain versions of the iconic Lindt Gold Bunny, each autographed by a different celebrity. (2nd April 2010) click for more

Part III of the Donald Kaufman Toy Collection for Bertoia Auction: On April 16-17, 2010, Bertoia’s will offer part III of the Donald Kaufman Collection, which will include the first offerings of classic American character toys from this prestigious collection. “The selection will astound collectors – something like this won’t happen again in our lifetime,” said Rich Bertoia, who catalogued the majority of the auction. (2nd April 2010) click for more

Henri Matisse “Bouquet pour le 14 Juillet 1919" for Sotheby’s Auction: Sotheby’s New York 5 May 2010 Evening Sale of Impressionist and Modern Art will feature Henri Matisse’s spectacular “Bouquet pour le 14 Juillet 1919", the artist’s emotional celebration of the first Bastille Day following World War I (est. $18/25 million). (2nd April 2010) click for more

Wade Whimsie Betty Boops Celebrate 15 Years Of Wade Wade Betty Boop Editions: C & S Collectables have introduced a new set of Betty Boop Wade Whimsies. The set celebrate 15 years of the company producing Wade Betty Boop editions. (1st April 2010) click for more

Superman Comic Auctioned for $1.5 Million: ComicConnect.com, one of the industry’s leading online auction/consignment sites, has sold the #1 highest-rated copy of the world’s #1 comic book—Action Comics #1, which marks Superman’s 1938 debut—for a whopping $1,500,000. (31st March 2010) click for more

Queen Victoria Stockings Auctioned in Edinburgh: A pair of Queen Victoria’s black and white hand-stitched silk stockings have been sold at Lyon and Turnbull for almost £700, in Edinburgh. The hammer price was £690 as part of a fine antiques sale. (31st March 2010) click for more

Wade Collectors Fair 2010: Sunday 18th April 2010 is the date for the this year's Wade Collectors Fair in Stoke on Trent, England.The Wade Weekend will begin on Saturday 17th April with a hospitality evening at the North Stafford Hotel. The cost of the evening is £130 for a double room which includes an evening of entertainment including a quiz, raffle, Bingo and a grand buffet and the overnight accomodation. (31st March 2010) click for more

A Danish design icon is turning ten - Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Mega: When Blue Fluted Mega was launched in the year 2000, it took the world by storm. The new reinterpretation of the classic Blue Fluted design wrote design history, and is still sold around the world today. (30th March 2010) click for more

Royal Copenhagen Easter Eggs 2010: If you are one of the many people who love Royal Copenhagen’s elegant Easter eggs, it’s time to start celebrating. This year Royal Copenhagen is adding a decorative new bonbonniere and a large goose egg to its collection, as well as launching poetic new motifs for the popular Easter eggs. (25th March 2010) click for more

The Original Contract To Purchase Graceland In Memphis, Signed By Elvis Presley And His Parents In 1957: Just weeks after successfully selling the original marriage certificate issued to Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley in 1994 (for $70,800), Philip Weiss Auctions is offering yet another blockbusting piece of rock ‘n’ roll history: the original contract to purchase Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., in 1957, signed by Elvis Presley and both his parents. (23rd March 2010) click for more

Limited Edition Wade Jack Russell Whimsies: Available from Wade and C & S Collectables from April are their latest Whimsies featuring a pair of Jack Russells. They come in tan & white and black & white. The set is limited to 500 pairs. (20th March 2010) click for more

Wade SpongeBob Moneybank: One of the most popular children's TV characters is now available in the form of a money bank from Wade Ceramics. The SpongeBob Moneybank stands 6" high and features SpongeBob in one of his classic happy poses. It is being issued in its own Wade gift box. (15th March 2010) click for more

Tiger Tease from Adam Binder: Just released from Adam Binder Editions is the very clever Tiger Tease. The piece marks not only Valentines Day but also marked the start of the Chinese New Year. (14th February 2010) click for more

Original Marriage Certificate Issued To Michael Jackson And Lisa Marie Presley In 1994 Sells For $70,800: The original marriage certificate issued to pop legend Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley, on May 26, 1994 in the Dominican Republic, when the couple embarked on their brief but highly publicized life together, sold for $70,800 at a multi-estate sale held Jan. 22-24 by Philip Weiss Auctions. (26th January 2010) click for more

1909-1911 T206 Honus Wagner – The Connecticut Wagner: Every T206 Wagner naturally has a great story, sharing the Wagner legend that is now part of classic American folklore, and every Wagner also has an additional story relating to its provenance. Collectors have always been fascinated with all aspects of the history of Wagners: how they were discovered, where they have been purchased, when, for how much, where they have been, how they have happened to survive. This is a particularly interesting card in that it has never been up for auction, or been photographed, or even been seen before in the modern collecting world. (13th January 2010) click for more

Buddy Holly 1958 Chevy Impala: A brilliantly restored 1958 Chevrolet Impala (Lot #1258.2) originally purchased by rock ‘n’ roll phenom Buddy Holly will be sold at No Reserve during the 39th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale on Jan. 18-24, 2010. (3rd January 2010) click for more

Swarovski Annual Edition 2010 – Tiger: For the final to the Endangered Wildlife trilogy, Swarovski has chosen the tiger. Designer Elisabeth Adamer has created the solitaire Annual Edition 2010 Tiger, a unique and stunning crystal rendition of this elegant predator. (2nd January 2010) click for more

American Girl's New 2010 Girl Of The Year Inspires Kids To Connect With Nature Through Outdoor Play- Lanie: Has childhood play officially moved indoors? Convincing research shows that today's children spend less time playing outdoors than any previous generation, leading to inactivity and increases in childhood obesity, attention deficit disorders, and even depression. (1st January 2010) click for more