‘World’s largest’ private collection of celebrity autographs to be auctioned June 25

Lifelong autograph collector Clive Bullimore at his home in England. Image provided by Sworders

STANSTED MOUNTFICHET, UK – What may very well be the world’s largest private collection of autographs is currently offered in an online auction that closes on Sunday, June 25. The Clive Bullimore Autograph Collection includes the signatures of around 60,000 different celebrities, amassed by a former stockbroker over a period of more than 70 years. The massive assemblage representing a who’s who of 20th century pop culture is expected to make in excess of £100,000 ($127,600) in the sale, which is being conducted by the British auction house Sworders.

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Hake’s online-exclusive sale takes novel approach with $9.99 opening bids

Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions

YORK, Pa. – Hake’s is hosting a special online-exclusive auction covering a large array of collecting categories spread out over 2,500 lots. The auction is filled with comics, political material, action figures and toys, video games, art, VHS tapes, and more – all starting at just $9.99. The auction has opened for bidding and will close over a three-day period, May 15-17.

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Presidents’ signatures, Bell’s telephone patent docs in spotlight at Quinn’s, Feb. 20

Patriotic needlework, possibly of silk thread, depicting American Flags outlined in silver thread and eagle with ‘E Pluribus Unum’ pennant. Possibly made for 1836 Presidential election. Framed size: 25¼ x 23¾ in. Estimate $800-$1,200

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – This year marks the 150th anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell’s most famous invention: the telephone. While scientific history is mired in controversy over who actually devised the first electronic speech-transmitting device, with a number of contenders in the fray, it was Bell who received the US patent for the telephone, on March 7, 1876. In recognition of Bell’s world-changing invention, Quinn’s has included several significant early documents and other ephemera pertaining to the telephone patent dispute in its February 20 Presidential Autograph and Americana Auction. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Princess Diana handwritten ‘love triangle’ letter in spotlight at Chiswick, Feb. 14

May 1995 letter on Kensington Palace notepaper, written by Princess Diana, in which she describes her marital situation as ‘one of three people in a triangle,’ estimated at £1,800-£2,200
May 1995 letter on Kensington Palace notepaper, written by Princess Diana, in which she describes her marital situation as ‘one of three people in a triangle,’ estimated at £1,800-£2,200
May 1995 letter on Kensington Palace notepaper, written by Princess Diana, in which she describes her marital situation as ‘one of three people in a triangle,’ estimated at £1,800-£2,200

LONDON – A letter penned by Diana, Princess of Wales in which she discusses her marital strife will appear at auction this month. The letter, in a handwritten envelope addressed to a Mrs. Cotton, will be offered at Chiswick Auctions on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14. The auction house has given the letter an estimate of £1,800-£2,200, but hopes it may bring more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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University Archives invites you to own a piece of history, Dec. 14

NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club insurance cover signed by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, estimated at $8,000-$10,000
NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club insurance cover signed by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, estimated at $8,000-$10,000
NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club insurance cover signed by Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, estimated at $8,000-$10,000

WILTON, Conn. – A NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club insurance cover from the Buzz Aldrin family space collection, signed by all three Apollo 11 crew members, and an autograph letter signed by Thomas Jefferson from Monticello in which he mentions Napoleon Bonaparte are a few of the expected highlights in University Archives’ online auction slated for Wednesday, December 14 at 11 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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JFK, Geo. Washington, Stephen Hawking lead RR Auction’s April 14 sale

John F. Kennedy-signed ‘History of Ireland' book set, estimated at $35,000-plus
John F. Kennedy-signed ‘History of Ireland’ book set, estimated at $35,000-plus

BOSTON–R.R. Auction‘s April Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale features something for every collector, with more than 800 items available for bidding online through April 14. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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Lou Gehrig-signed ball, coin-ops, political buttons lead Fine Estates auction March 21

Lou Gehrig six-signature baseball, circa 1934-1939, estimate $8,000-$10,000. Image courtesy Fine Estate, Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.com
Lou Gehrig six-signature baseball, circa 1934-1939, estimate $8,000-$10,000. Image courtesy Fine Estate, Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.com

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – An extraordinary baseball signed six times by New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig – believed to be the only one in existence – leads an auction packed with rare Americana offered by Fine Estates, Inc. March 21. Online bidding is offered through LiveAuctioneers.com. Continue reading