SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – A rare and important autograph manuscript by Sir Isaac Newton declaring his personal religious beliefs and the fundamental principles of Christian faith will be sold at auction on June 2 by PBA Galleries.
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NEW YORK – A rare Rolex Ref. 6239 “Paul Newman” Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch, one of Rolex’s most famous and desirable timepieces – nicknamed for the late actor for the dial on the watch that he wore in several films – is the principal enticement to collectors in Heritage Auctions May 26 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction being held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. It is estimated at $100,000.
IOLA, Wis. – We’ve all heard, and perhaps used, the phrase: “You can’t pick your family.” Good or bad, from an early age we begin learning social behaviors from our family members.
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates will conduct their 17th annual spring auction of 18th & 19th century glass and lighting on May 18 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern.
ASTI, Italy – Twentieth century design specialists Nova Ars will sell the first 108 copies of its newly released book titled Comprendere Gio Ponti e la bellezza matematica celle cose (Understanding Gio Ponti and the Mathematical Beauty of Things) at an Internet auction on May 23. Bidding will be available exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.com.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Democratic National Convention is not the only assemblage of politically minded individuals that will be gathering in Pennsylvania this year. The American Political Items Collectors (APIC) have selected the Keystone State’s capital city of Harrisburg for their 2016 national convention. The July 6-10 event will be headquartered at the Harrisburg Hilton, near many historical sites.
ATLANTA – A rare early 16th century German Gothic tapestry panel climbed to $48,380 and a large 17th or 18th century Tibetan gilt bronze seated Buddha figure coasted to $42,480 at an estates auction held April 30 and May 1 by Ahlers & Ogletree. Over 1,160 lots came up for bid in a sale that grossed $1.3 million.
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) – A Roswell businessman has been tapped to lead Roswell’s UFO museum.