According to Dexerto, a "pristine, unread copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" was found in an attic in Edinburgh, Scotland. The book had been untouched for 30 years and had been stored by Ms. Katrina McNichol, 53, who was given it in the late 1990s while working as a magazine book reviewer. Being […]
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JOOPITER announces Black Vanguard, the latest auction in its Contemporary Take series, focused on artists from Africa and the African diaspora whose work shapes global contemporary art today. The sale spans painting, photography, and textiles, bringing together artists who work across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. JOOPITER developed the sale with Elikem Logan, a Ghanaian […]
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Rosanna Davison and her famous father might be the stars of the family but her siblings are no slouches either when it comes to their achievements. Along with their well-known daughter, Lady In Red singer Chris and his wife Diane have two sons Hubie and Michael who typically avoid the limelight as they forge their […]
A unique camera made for war and developed by the German Luftwaffe is expected to sell for somewhere around $160,000 at auction next month.
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Mics, reels and more used for Aretha Franklin, Dr. Dre, Justin Timberlake and others will go under the hammer in a pair of online auctions.
At Christie’s, the jewellery department is seeing a different kind of bidder walk through the door. Less old-school collector, more fashion obsessive – and about 30 years younger too.
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The last known photograph of literary icon Oscar Wilde was taken on his death bed in a Paris hotel room using a borrowed camera and a volatile early flash, mere hours after he passed away.
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Detective Comics #27 alone sold for $683,000.
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In the world of vintage watches, momentum matters. And right now, the momentum behind the auction market feels undeniable. Earlier this month, Phillips Watches shattered records in Geneva, achieving the highest-grossing watch auction in history with a staggering CHF 74.8 million (~$96.3 million USD) realized across The Geneva Watch Auction: XXIII. Fourteen watches crossed the […]
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A 126-year-old Cadbury chocolate bar sent to a British soldier during the Boer War is heading to auction in Suffolk, with auctioneers warning its taste may leave something to be desired.</p>
The 'Music Icons' auction has 800 lots, including an Elvis stage-used microphone, Phil Collins' headphones and the contents of legendary amp designer Alexander Dumble's workshop.
ISLAMABAD: The path for the launch of 5G in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) has been cleared as policy directives for trials have been approved, with four telecommunication operations expected to begin testing soon.
The GB Council, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the summary to launch 5G test trials in the region; the approval is expected to be received by the telecom sector…
The only known photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon -- and a rare, type 1 example at that -- is up for auction. At the time of publication, it was bidding at more than $15,000 with less than seven hours remaining.
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In Dorset, England, teaching assistant Andrew Braund found an unexpected treasure trove in his childhood home's attic: Pokémon cards, which got him enough money to pay for his wedding. According to People, 37-year-old Braund was cleaning out his childhood home when he found binders full of Pokémon cards. He brought them to a friend's card […]
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Din Djarin may get all the attention nowadays, but the original Mandalorian bounty hunter, Boba Fett, is still a major force in the Star Wars universe, especially among fans. To demonstrate this, a Boba Fett figure was just auctioned off for $1.3 million, becoming the Guinness World Record holder for the most expensive Star Wars figure ever […]
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed investment opportunities and the promotion of the digital economy with Kaan Terzioglu, chief executive officer of VEON Group — a telecommunications and digital services company, state-run PTV said on X.
“The prime minister emphasised the promotion of digital investment in Pakistan,” the broadcaster said.
In the meeting, the prime minister outlined the…
A group of photographs by Diane Arbus will headline an upcoming sale at Bonhams in New York, drawn from the personal collection of Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner.
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What a long, strange auction it’s gonna be when the Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound components, instruments and more go up for sale at the upcoming “Treasures from the Golden Road” event.
A group of 206 prints by Vivian Maier is estimated to fetch up to $1.5 million at auction in a sale that could have significant implications for the photographer’s market.
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ISLAMABAD: Telecommunication companies announced on Thursday the launch of 5G services in some parts of the country after they were awarded licences for 5G spectrum at a ceremony in Islamabad, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also spoke.
The government completed its spectrum auction in Islamabad last week, in which 480 megahertz (MHz) were sold for $507 million. The three bidders — Zong, Jazz…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed a “wonderful beginning” for Pakistan after the success of the recent 5G spectrum auction in which 480 megahertz (MHz) were sold for $507 million.
The government completed its spectrum auction in Islamabad last week. The three bidders — Zong, Jazz and Ufone — competed heavily for the 2,600MHz band, a key frequency range for 5G services. Zong…
The instrument, on which the Pink Floyd frontman performed such classics as "Money" and "Comfortably Numb," doubled the previous record in Thursday's (March 12) sale.
Louis Vuitton luggage owned by singer Demis Roussos during the infamous 1985 TWA Flight 847 hijacking is heading to auction, carrying a chilling link to the historic crisis.</p>
March’s auction highlights include artworks by Bruce Kurland, Guy Rose and Jeff Koons; movie memorabilia from the estate of Gene Hackman; and a white gold necklace set with diamonds and gemstones. Doyle ‘Wild Apples’ by Bruce Kurland […]
JOOPITER announces The Collection of Sébastien Jondeau: My Life with Karl Lagerfeld, an auction that opens the personal archive of one of Karl Lagerfeld’s closest collaborators. For nearly three decades, Jondeau worked alongside Lagerfeld in both professional and private settings, becoming widely recognized as his right-hand man. Over the course of their relationship, Lagerfeld shared […]
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Paintings and memorabilia from late Oscar winner Gene Hackman, including works linked to The French Connection, are heading to auction at bargain prices</p>
GILGIT: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman retired Major General Hafeez Ur Rehman has said the federal government will hold a separate auction of 5G spectrum for Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) within months of the nationwide rollout.
He was speaking during a meeting with GB caretaker Minister for Information Technology Ghulam Abbas in Islamabad on Thursday to…
We’re hundreds of episodes into _Sleeping with Celebrities_ but we’re just now getting a PBS voice on? I know. We’re so sorry. But this will make up for it. The brilliant, engaging, and funny Simeon Lipman from _Antiques Roadshow_knows more about baseball cards and, actually, punk rock memorabilia than most people will ever know about anything. And his knowledge includes a whole lot of arcane…
The world of _Star Wars_ is so vast and has so many characters, but the one I think most people universally love is a robot named R2-D2.
That little bot captured the hearts and minds of people across many generations.
But its creator, George Lucas, doesn't have the same fondness for the robot. That's because when Star Wars was coming together, it was a bit finicky and drove him kind of mad…
Comic book enthusiasts and collectors get ready for what is being described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ComicConnect has announced a standalone auction featuring the original artwork from one of the most significant storylines in the medium's history: Superman #75, "The Death of Superman".
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