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Collectibles News June 07 |
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 It’s Raining Cats, Dogs And Bears At Christie’s: Christie’s summer Teddy Bears sale on Tuesday 17 July at Christie’s South
Kensington will feature a whole menagerie of cuddly animals including cats, dogs, rabbits as well
as bears and other furry things. Comprising 120 lots, the sale is expected to realise £100,000 and
the view is free and open to the general public from Saturday 14 July. Estimates start from £150
providing the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a new furry friend or buy a unique gift for a
loved-one that will really hold its value. (31st June 2007) click
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 Rainforest Cafe Exclusive Beanie:  Leopold the leopard was released on the 29th June as a Rainforest Cafe exclusive. (30th June 2007) click
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 Desert Orchid Back In The Starting Stalls: Bonhams second Racing Sale at Newmarket to be held on July 20th takes place at the premises of Europe's largest bloodstock auctioneers, Tattersalls. Among the many items on sale that celebrate the Sport of Kings is a painting of a prince among horses, Desert Orchid, the legendary steeplechaser. The picture of `Dessie', an oil by Barrie Linklater, is estimated to sell for £6,000 to £8,000. (27th June 2007) click
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 Bonhams' Magical Price for First Edition Harry Potter book: A rare first edition of the very first Harry Potter book, written by the acclaimed British authoress J K Rowling, fetched a magical £9,000 today (26 June 2007) at Bonhams. (26th June 2007) click
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 Disney's Pin Celebration 2007 - Where Dreams HapPin: Disneyworld in September will hold a three-day Pin event - which features special event pins, special guests, limited edition commemorative gifts and much more. (20th June 2007) click
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 Claude Monet's Nymphéas of 1904 sells for £18.5 million: Claude Monet’s Nymphéas of 1904, a ground-breaking work and one of the
finest of Monet’s famous waterlily series ever to have come to the market, tonight realised £18,500,000
($36,724,350) at Sotheby’s in London. (19th June 2007) click
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 A Pirate Nightmare - Jack & Crossbones: This new Disney Pin due for release on the 24th June is sure to be popular with Pirate's and Nightmare fans. (15th June 2007) click
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 Piran and Kernow retired: Piran and Kernow, two Ty UK Exclusives which were introduced on the 29th May have been retired as of the 6th June. (14th June 2007) click
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 Surfin is the June Beanie of the Month: Surfin the Octopus is the June Beanie of the Month. (13th June 2007) click
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The 2007 Summer Herd: The latest additions to The Trail of Painted Ponies herd have been announced and include: Stardust, Boot Camp, Northen Lights, Dynasty Pony, Wie-Tou, Navajo Black Beauty, Sacred Reflections of Time and Ceremonial Pony. (12th June 2007) click
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 Have you met the new Lovlots?: Following on from The Lovlots introduction last Summer the range welcomes six new arrivals. (11th June 2007) click
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 Lowry Masterpiece Sells For Record £3.8 Million: Good Friday, Daisy Nook, a masterpiece by L.S. Lowry (1887-1976) sold today at Christie’s
in London for £3,772,000, the highest ever price for the artist at auction. The picture was last seen at
auction in 1970 when it sold for £16,800 and set a record price for the artist at the time. (8th June 2007) click
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 Carters Collectors Club Lighthouse: The Lighthouse is the ninth Carters Collectors Club teapot and is free to all new and renewing members. (7th June 2007) click
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 Tony Carter's Pink Collection: Teapot designer Tony Carter has created a range of teapots based on his designs all of which are pink. (6th June 2007) click
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 Going, Going… Gone – Disney Ducks Fly at Auction World Auction Record Set for Comic Painting at Bonhams & Butterfields: Carl Barks Original Art Featuring Beloved Disney Characters Sets New World Auction Record in Los Angeles. (5th June 2007) click
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 Lorna Bailey Club Exclusives: Ethan the Cat and the Red Roof Sugar Shaker are the club 2007/2008 club exclusives for the Lorna Bailey Collectors Club. (4th June 2007) click
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 Giza is Bad Taste Bears Clubber Bear 2007/08: The 2007/08 Clubber Bear has just been released and is entitled King Giza. (1st June 2007) click
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