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Keats and Bronte’s manuscripts sell for record breaking prices at auction
Amongst
the collectible this year, which has seen a surge in demand, is
original manuscripts dating back in history, with each marking
significant chapters of the past. The most recent recall of a
significant manuscript going up for auction, has been Juan -
A copy of the Bay Psalm Book could be the world’s most expensive book at $30 million
A
copy of the Bay Psalm book, dating back to 1640 known to be one of
the 11 surviving copies today, is stated to become the most expensive
book in the world, with an estimated value of $30 million. Stated to
be put up for auction in November , this rare c -
Royal items at auction
For those interested in Western European history, the recent auctions in 2013 have kept the collectors quite busy. Recently, King Louis XVI’s bloodstained cloth from his assassination was sold for $24,400 (€19,000) at a Paris auction. Now a series of hi
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Christie’s to Auction Giant Egg From Extinct Elephant Bird For Around $45,000
For
those who collect earth’s pre-historic memorabilia, the era when the
dinosaurs survived hold a special meaning. It was then, that a large
species of animals existed, which later became extinct due to various
natural reasons. Nicolas Cage is one such p -
King Louis XVI blood stained cloth on auction in Paris
One of the European history greatest episodes, the French Revolution in 1793 still evokes a sense a historical nostalgia, as its implications changed the political sphere of the Western European nation. The noble and royalty from France were put to death
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Christie’s at Style & Spirit Auction to feature Limited Edition Chess Sets
The game of chess, having its origins in the Asian content, has spread far and wide over the years to Europe, Asia, and Americas, has got in an increasing base of players addicted to this mentally stimulating game from around the globe. Hence, it was only
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Juan Latino’s rare manuscript up for auction at Swann Galleries’ event in New York
The noted author in Latin, belonging to the 16th century, Juan Latino was found as a slave boy near the coast of Guinea gained much notary during his lifetime for his grasp on the ancient language. Originally named Juan de Sessa, the author went from stre
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Like Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo? Buy his crashed Ferrari 599 GTB on eBay
The rick folks and their car crashes: what tragedy but what luck. When you have the deep pocket and can afford a lifestyle including the expensive 4-wheelers, you perhaps have a stronger right to even crash it! Well, the celebs seem to be going by that ru
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Andy Warhol’s 1964 lithograph “Marilyn Monroe I Love Your Kiss Forever Forever,” tops at Christie’s Auction
Andy Warhol’s relationship with the abstract and colorful is indeed well documented in history. The pop artist is known for works such as the Edvard Munch screen prints, Queen Elizabeth II portrait, Bettle Lemon, and the Dom Perignon tribute, which have
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Auction Round Up: Collectible Letters, Documents & Sports Memorabilia
We have earlier told you about the most happening auctions that kick started the year 2013, including the high end collectible cars, classic cars at RM Auctions Arizona 2013 and the expensive art sales that set the high-end art market abuzz in 2013. Now,
