Harry Houdini signed postcard in sale
An intriguing signature written by legendary escape artist Harry Houdini when he performed in the Huddersfield Hippodrome is coming up
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Newcastle on Tyne five pound note could make thousands
A Bank of England £5 note issued in Newcastle on Tyne – one of only two known examples in private hands
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Collecting comics – the ultimate caper chase
With the current exhibition celebrating the world’s longest-running weekly comic, Beano, Richard Ginger explores the world of comic collecting When it comes to
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Impressive collection of private locomotives to be auctioned at Gildings
An extensive collection of locomotives will go under the hammer in a live online auction on September 14. The sale,
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Boer War chocolate looks tasty buy
An original tin of Boer War chocolate is part of a large and quirky collection – gathered by an army
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HMS Resolute playbill performs well
An unassuming playbill bought in an Epping charity shop for £5 sold for a hammer of £3,800 at Sworders fine
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Enamel advertising signs – the essential guide
While their eye-catching designs once adorned the walls of corner shops and garages, early enamel advertising signs are now in
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Holy smoke – lifetime’s pipe collection for sale
A unique collection of smoking pipes will go under the hammer at West Sussex auctioneers, Bellmans, later this month. The
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Truncheon collection could be a hit
A private collection of more than 50 truncheons, rarely seen on the market, is set to go up for auction
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Designer’s vintage posters in Essex sale
Contents from the Essex home of designer David Pocknell will form part of Essex auction house Sworders’ Design auction on January 26.
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