As the third and final part of Peter Jackson’s epic film adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit reaches the final stages of production, Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions offer Tolkien fans the world over the opportunity to buy a first edition of the original book, The Hobbit, or, There […]
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Disneyana From The Maurice Sendak Collection at Hakes
America’s first collectibles auction house, Hake’s Americana & Collectibles, presents a blockbuster lineup of pop culture, original comic art and rare Americana in their online, phone and absentee auction closing November 19-21. The selection is led by Disney character toys and collectibles from the estate of beloved illustrator and children’s […]
1st Edition Great Gatsby with Original Cugat’s Art Dustjacket
A first edition of The Great Gatsby headlines the Heritage Auction forthcoming rare book auction in New York. The recent film release of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio’s Gatsby led the owner of the book, , a Boston woman, to discover her original copy. The book has its original dust jacket […]
Wild Bill Hickok’s Smith & Wesson Shoots To Auction
In its November 18 Auction, Bonhams is pleased to offer a Smith & Wesson No. 2 revolver owned by Wild Bill Hickok that was on him when he was murdered by Jack McCall in Deadwood in 1876.
Iconic Maltese Falcon statuette at What Dreams Are Made Of auction
An iconic statuette used in John Huston’s classic film noir The Maltese Falcon (1941) is set to headline Bonhams special auction
1931 Frankenstein Movie Poster Makes Scary Investment
An original 1931 Frankenstein movie poster insert will provide a monster payday for the collector who bought it as a teenager for only a few dollars.
10th Century Tang Dynasty Funeral Urn Highlights Asian Art Section of Unique Auctions Sale
Unique Auctions Fine Antiques & Collectors Sale on the 28th July 9am (GMT) features 100 Lots of Asian and Middle Eastern Art and Antiquities. The bulk of items are from collector and items range from the 4th Century to the 19th Century.
Einstein Bible sells for $68,500
A Bible inscribed by Albert Einstein, in which he refers to the book as an “inexhaustible” source of wisdom and solace that deserves frequent reading has sold at Bonhams.
Ian Fleming First Editions at Unique Auctions
Fine 1st editions copies of Ian Fleming’s “Dr No” and “Thunderball”, along with a 1914 Jules Verne “The Master of the World” headline the book section of Unique Auctions 26th May Fine Antiques & Collectors Sale.
John Lennon’s First Ferrari To Be Sold
The Ferrari personally selected by Beatles singer/songwriter John Lennon as his first car is to be auctioned by Bonhams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Chichester, UK, on Friday 12th July.














