Scotsman
October 15, 2011
Fans pop in with souvenirs that could rock your world
Hidden at the back of a cupboard, or safely stored in the loft, many of us have the odd LP or concert programme we have looked at over the years and wondered if it’s valuable.Armed with treasured memorabilia, music fans packed themselves into the city’s Hard Rock Cafe yesterday to have their questions answered – and some were in for a surprise. Signed Beatles programmes, posters for the first ever Police gig and an old photograph of Ronnie Biggs on a Brazilian beach were among the items valued in the George Street restaurant by expert auctioneers from Bonhams.
http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/fans_pop_in_with_souvenirs_that_could_rock_your_world_1_1912557I'm just going to post this other article in this thread.Instead of starting a new one.
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Beatles top chart for autographs
October 14, 2011
A Signed Beatles programme worth £6,000, signed drawings of the Rolling Stones, a waistcoat thrown from the stage by Prince and models of Lada Gaga and Rhianna made from champagne corks were among the star items at an “antiques rockshow” in Edinburgh. Concert tickets, music sheets, signed photographs and album artwork were brought along to the Hard Rock Cafe on George Street for an expert from auction house Bonhams to examine.Fans were allowed to bring three items of memorabilia to the event for a free evaluation.
http://www.scotsman.com/news/beatles_top_chart_for_autographs_1_1912099
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