Jack Nicholson’s “Here’s Johnny!” made the axe in The Shining one of cinema’s most recognisable props. This article traces ...

Jack Nicholson’s “Here’s Johnny!” made the axe in The Shining one of cinema’s most recognisable props. This article traces the scene back to Stephen King’s novel and his stay at the Stanley Hotel, ...

Stanley Kubrick, Stephen King and a legendary scene. Jack Nicholson’s “Here’s Johnny!” made the axe in The Shining one of cinema’s most recognisable props.

Every first day cover is really three records in one: a stamp, a postmark proving exactly when it entered use, and often an illustrated cachet explaining why. This guide traces the practice from the ...

The sale of billionaire Bill Koch’s wine collection has set a $28.8-million record for a single-owner wine collection sale in North America, say sellers Christie’s. Mr Koch’s wines – just a small ...

Hello collectors. For Wednesday, April 22, 2026 we have a Titanic relic, the world’s fastest growing sports autographs, and thoughts on emotion in collecting. Sign up for free here. Our top image ...

The world’s finest Brasher Doubloon, the most legendary U.S gold coin ever produced, has sold for $9.36 million at Heritage this month. The 18 th century coin is described as “arguably the world’s ...

Good morning collectors. It’s Saturday, May 16. Abe Lincoln meets his killer at auction. A Hobbit goes for a record price, and we also have an enormous diamond. Sign up for free here. Signed portraits ...

An incredibly rare and important Colt Walker Revolver made history at Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) this week. The 19th century pistol sold for a record-breaking $1.8 million, making it the most ...

The Zuni Hunter doll from the classic TV horror movie Trilogy of Terror caused a major shock at auction this week, when it sold for more than $200,000. The famous ...

A $2.4 million price for a $10 dollar coin is a new record for the type. The coin was sold at Heritage Auctions in Dallas on October 2nd. It was one of just two proofs of the 1907 Rolled Edge Indian ...

Three copies of the founding documents of the United States have sold at auction for $5.58 million. As the ideas contained in them are much discussed in election year, buyers decided that concrete, ...