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World's Oldest Privately Owned Book Sells For $3.8 Million At UK Auction
The world's oldest book in a private collection, and one of the earliest books in existence, sold at auction in London on Tuesday for more than £3 million.
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Rare Indian Banknotes From 1918 Shipwreck To Be Auctioned In London
A pair of rare 10-rupee banknotes that were recovered as they floated away from a shipwreck on their way from Bombay to London in 1918 are to be auctioned next Wednesday.
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Proof Copy Of First Harry Potter Novel, Bought For Pennies, Sold For Rs 11.5 Lakh
The original edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," which is marked "uncorrected proof copy" on the cover, was purchased in 1997 for a total of 40 pence.
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Netflix Show 'The Crown' Props Score Big At London Auction
The UK sale of sets, costumes and props from the hit Netflix drama "The Crown" was due to end Thursday after several showpiece items smashed estimates and netted tens of thousands of pounds.
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Costumes and Props From Netflix Show 'The Crown' To Be Auctioned In London
The auction will feature replicas of iconic pieces belonging to Princess Diana, such as the sapphire engagement ring Emma Corrin wore in her season four debut and the revenge dress worn by Elizabeth Debicki in season five.
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World's "Most Sought-After" Scotch Whisky From 1926 Sold For $2.7 Million At Auction
The bottle of Scotch, described by experts as "the most sought-after" whiskey in the world features unique labels designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami.
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Original "Bohemian Rhapsody" Lyrics, Freddie Mercury's Piano To Be Sold In London
Thousands of items belonging to the charismatic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, from manuscripts of his band's biggest hits to furniture, paintings and knick-knacks are on auction in London from Wednesday.
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Tipu Sultan's Sword Sold For Rs 140 Crore At London Auction
The sword was found in the private quarters of Tipu Sultan's palace.
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World's Largest Ruby Could Fetch Up To $30 Million At Auction
Sotheby's referred to the gem as "exceedingly rare" and "the most valuable and important" ruby to ever hit the market.
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Cartier Watch Found In Donation Bag Of London Charity Shop Raises Nearly Rs 10 Lakh
The 18-carat gold timepiece was confirmed as a genuine Cartier item at the British Heart Foundation's eBay warehouse in Leeds.
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's Famous Fleece Sells For $110,000 At Charity Auction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's famous khaki fleece has been sold at a UK fundraising auction for 90,000 pounds ($110,000). He was pictured touring besieged Kyiv in the same jacket.
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55-Face Black Diamond, Largest Ever Cut, Sells for $4.3 Million In Crypto
"The Enigma", the world's largest known cut diamond at 555 carats, went under the hammer in London on Wednesday for 3.16 million pounds ($4.3 million, 3.8 million euros) having recently gone on display for the first time.
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Shredded Banksy Canvas Sells For Record $25.4 Million In London
A partially shredded canvas of one of Banksy's most celebrated works sold in London on Thursday for 18.6 million euros ($25.4 million), Sotheby's auction house said, a record price for the British artist.
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Rare Diamond, Emerald Spectacles From Mughal Era To Be Auctioned In UK
A pair of rare bejewelled spectacles from an unknown princely treasury from 17th century Mughal era in India will be offered at auction for the first time, with estimates of GBP 1.5 million and GBP 2.5 million each, Sotheby's London announced today.
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350 Items Belonging To Mountbatten's Daughter To Be Auctioned In UK
A diamond bracelet and jewelled decorative elephants from Jaipur are some of the Indian heirlooms that make up a collection of 350 personal items belonging to Patricia Mountbatten, the eldest daughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten - the last Viceroy of India - which will go under the hammer in London in March.
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World's Oldest Privately Owned Book Sells For $3.8 Million At UK Auction
The world's oldest book in a private collection, and one of the earliest books in existence, sold at auction in London on Tuesday for more than £3 million.
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Rare Indian Banknotes From 1918 Shipwreck To Be Auctioned In London
A pair of rare 10-rupee banknotes that were recovered as they floated away from a shipwreck on their way from Bombay to London in 1918 are to be auctioned next Wednesday.
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Proof Copy Of First Harry Potter Novel, Bought For Pennies, Sold For Rs 11.5 Lakh
The original edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," which is marked "uncorrected proof copy" on the cover, was purchased in 1997 for a total of 40 pence.
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Netflix Show 'The Crown' Props Score Big At London Auction
The UK sale of sets, costumes and props from the hit Netflix drama "The Crown" was due to end Thursday after several showpiece items smashed estimates and netted tens of thousands of pounds.
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Costumes and Props From Netflix Show 'The Crown' To Be Auctioned In London
The auction will feature replicas of iconic pieces belonging to Princess Diana, such as the sapphire engagement ring Emma Corrin wore in her season four debut and the revenge dress worn by Elizabeth Debicki in season five.
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World's "Most Sought-After" Scotch Whisky From 1926 Sold For $2.7 Million At Auction
The bottle of Scotch, described by experts as "the most sought-after" whiskey in the world features unique labels designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami.
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Original "Bohemian Rhapsody" Lyrics, Freddie Mercury's Piano To Be Sold In London
Thousands of items belonging to the charismatic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, from manuscripts of his band's biggest hits to furniture, paintings and knick-knacks are on auction in London from Wednesday.
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Tipu Sultan's Sword Sold For Rs 140 Crore At London Auction
The sword was found in the private quarters of Tipu Sultan's palace.
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World's Largest Ruby Could Fetch Up To $30 Million At Auction
Sotheby's referred to the gem as "exceedingly rare" and "the most valuable and important" ruby to ever hit the market.
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Cartier Watch Found In Donation Bag Of London Charity Shop Raises Nearly Rs 10 Lakh
The 18-carat gold timepiece was confirmed as a genuine Cartier item at the British Heart Foundation's eBay warehouse in Leeds.
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's Famous Fleece Sells For $110,000 At Charity Auction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's famous khaki fleece has been sold at a UK fundraising auction for 90,000 pounds ($110,000). He was pictured touring besieged Kyiv in the same jacket.
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55-Face Black Diamond, Largest Ever Cut, Sells for $4.3 Million In Crypto
"The Enigma", the world's largest known cut diamond at 555 carats, went under the hammer in London on Wednesday for 3.16 million pounds ($4.3 million, 3.8 million euros) having recently gone on display for the first time.
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Shredded Banksy Canvas Sells For Record $25.4 Million In London
A partially shredded canvas of one of Banksy's most celebrated works sold in London on Thursday for 18.6 million euros ($25.4 million), Sotheby's auction house said, a record price for the British artist.
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Rare Diamond, Emerald Spectacles From Mughal Era To Be Auctioned In UK
A pair of rare bejewelled spectacles from an unknown princely treasury from 17th century Mughal era in India will be offered at auction for the first time, with estimates of GBP 1.5 million and GBP 2.5 million each, Sotheby's London announced today.
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350 Items Belonging To Mountbatten's Daughter To Be Auctioned In UK
A diamond bracelet and jewelled decorative elephants from Jaipur are some of the Indian heirlooms that make up a collection of 350 personal items belonging to Patricia Mountbatten, the eldest daughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten - the last Viceroy of India - which will go under the hammer in London in March.
