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Rare first edition of Machiavelli's 'The Prince' going up for auction

The Prince, represents Machievelli’s efforts to guide political action based on history’s lessons and his personal experience as a Florence foreign secretary.

Rare 1870 Carson City $20 gold coin sells for $1.44M at California auction

Only 3,789 of these $20 Double Eagle coins were produced, and experts estimate that just 40 to 50 of these rare coins still exist.

Controversial duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.24 M; crypto-rich buyer plans to eat it

The piece first gained attention when it was presented at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019, where it was originally priced at $120,000.

Gold watch given to Titanic hero sells for record £1.56 million

The 18-carat Tiffany & Co. watch was presented to Rostron by three women survivors, including Madeleine Astor, in gratitude for his bravery in rescuing survivors after the Titanic sank in 1912.

Volcano, a 22-meter Apatosaurus skeleton, sold for €6 million at French auction

Anonymous buyer plans to donate the skeleton to a museum, says auction house.

Bust used to hold open a shed door to be auctioned for £2.5 million

In 1998 that the bust was rediscovered in a warehouse at the Balintore industrial estate.

Rare slice of Queen Elizabeth II's wedding cake sold at auction for £2,200

The cake was found under a bed with a letter from the queen 77 years after her wedding day.

Recovered ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' up for auction

Only four pairs of the iconic shoes remain, with bids exceeding $812,500 ahead of the December 7 auction.

Steve Jobs personal items and rare memorabilia offered at historic auction

Rare items of Apple founder, Steve Jobs, including his personal belongings, up for auction in "Steve Jobs and the Apple Revolution" sale. Items expected to fetch high prices.

By YINON BEN SHUSHAN
04/08/2024
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