Lyon & Turnbull foresees Harry Potter as best seller June 17

Rare first edition of ‘Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone,’ inscribed and signed by author J.K. Rowling. Lyon & Turnbull image

EDINBURGH, Scotland – One of the few first edition copies of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, inscribed and signed by J.K. Rowling will be sold by Lyon & Turnbull auctioneers in Edinburgh on June 17. The book is expected to sell for £80,000-£120,000 ($101,300-$151,900). Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Miller & Miller sale to serve up rare Kuntz Beer tray June 20

Kuntz tin lithographed beer tray featuring a St. Bernard dog graphic. Estimate CA$6,000-$7,000. Miller & Miller Auctions image

NEW HAMBURG, Ontario – A Kuntz tin lithographed beer tray featuring a St. Bernard dog graphic, a Canadian J.M. Fortier Cigar framed lithograph from the 1890s, and a Coca-Cola school policeman sign from the 1950s are just a few of the expected top lots in Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.’s online-only auction on Saturday, June 20. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Luxury watch auction June 9 in time for Father’s Day

Omega, Museum Collection 1951 Cosmic, triple date, 2000-2010, automatic movement, 18K rose gold generic leather strap with orginal Omega buckle. Estimate: $8,000-$10,000. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – A choice selection of more than three dozen men’s luxury watches are presented in a Jasper52 online auction that will be conducted on Tuesday, June 9. Bidders will discover fine watches by world-class manufacturers such as Omega, Rolex, Movado, Longines and Vacheron Constantin. Estimates range from $250 to $10,000. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

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Garden gates open to personal paradise

This Victorian garden fence with gate made $15,000 + the buyer’s premium in March 2015 at Guernsey’s. Photo courtesy of Guernsey’s and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Your garden is a place to nourish both body and soul and create a sanctuary space away from the busy cares of the world. As such, it deserves an entrance that makes a powerful opening impression and what better way to do that than with an impressive garden gate.

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