Barry Humphries Collection at Christie’s
A rare window in to the erudite collection of the late Australian performer Barry Humphries (1934–2023), best known for his
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Books
First Edition ‘Look Back in Anger’ one to watch
A special copy of playwright John Osborne’s seminal play Look Back in Anger comes up for sale in London next
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Antique map collection in Devon
An extensive collection of antique maps and associated items spanning over four centuries is going under the hammer at Chilcotts
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Chelsea Rare Book Fair returns in November
The ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair will take place in its usual beautiful location – the historic Chelsea Old Town
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Ghost story found among antique deeds
A spine-chilling tale of a mysterious haunting 239 years ago which made a grown man ‘faint away’ has been discovered
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17th-century feminist literature leads library sale
A 17th-century book regarded as the first piece of English feminist literature and a gory gothic novel owned by one
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Albrecht Dürer print from rubbish dump sells for thousands
A 500-year-old German Renaissance print found at a dump by an 11-year-old boy has sold for tens of thousands of
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First edition Harry Potter paperback could cast magic
A rare copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is set to make thousands at auction – 27 years
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Petworth Antiques Market: The Home of Unique Treasures
Sponsored Post Tucked away in the charming market town of Petworth, West Sussex, Petworth Antiques Market is a must-visit on
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19th-century tailor’s sketch book looks stylish buy
What the best-dressed men were wearing in the summer of 1895 has been revealed by the discovery of a tailor’s
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