Lord of the Rings first edition attracting big bids
A set of the three-volume Lord of the Rings in rare dust jackets is heading past $75,000 in an auction that remains open until October 11.
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Buddy Holly, Grateful Dead, Guthrie likely to lead rock poster extravaganza
A poster from Buddy Holly’s tragic final tour, iconic Grateful Dead imagery, and the first ever auction sale of a “Woody Guthrie” poster are some highlights of a major rock ‘n’ roll sale in early December.Read now -
Metal detector hoard reaches £132,000 in London auction
One of the largest British metal-detected hoards of Roman and Iron-age coins has sold for £132,000: nearly twice its estimate at auction.Read now -
10 cents for $500,000 as farmer’s rare dime is auctioned at last
A 1975 dime with a portrait of president Franklin Delano Roosevelt and a very rare error has been sold at auction for $506,250.Read now -
10 best jewellery websites for Christmas presents in 2022
Read nowIf you were looking for jewellery shopping shortcuts you’ve just hit the jackpot. Jewellery is a wonderful Christmas gift. No-one was ever disappointed with a beautiful, sparkling Christmas treasure. But how do you get from the great idea to the...
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The lazy way to invest your money
Read nowThe lazy way to invest your money Many of my clients see rare stamps as the perfect lazy investment. I agree as I have put a considerable amount of my own money into rare stamps over the years. It is not such...
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Not all good investments look good
Read nowPrimitive philatelic charm of the rarest kind Regular readers will be familiar with my 5 golden rules. These are the rules I rigidly stick to when buying. The rules equally apply to what makes a good investment. The rules have never...
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Safer than houses, more valuable than gold
Read nowMost people buy collectibles purely for pleasure. Some people, though, also consider their collections as a store of value which will rise in value over time. Those people feel less guilt about spending money on their collections. They expect their...
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A Very Special Collection
Read nowThe “Official” Stamps of South Africa My silence last week does not mean I have not been working hard for you. Behind the scenes, I have been very busy indeed. My hard work is all about finding, selecting and recommending...
