Tag: auction

Harry Potter book saved from bin sells for £21,000

Life February 10, 2025 at 15:08

A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, set to be thrown away, has been sold at auction for more than...

Rimbaud portrait, sketched by Verlaine, sold for €585,000

Life December 3, 2024 at 11:26

A portrait of Arthur Rimbaud, drawn by his lover, the French poet Paul Verlaine, was sold at auction today for €585,000, significantly exceeding its...

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October 22, 2026 at 08:56

Digital cheque deposits go before Cyprus Parliament

Cyprus October 22, 2026 at 08:47

Cyprus Parliament is set to examine legislation allowing digital...

Nicosia Christmas fair opening dates announced

Check In Cyprus October 21, 2026 at 17:19

The Nicosia Christmas fair, Paramythoupoli, will return to the...

ON THIS DAY: Magellan discovers route to the Pacific (1520)

On this Day October 21, 2026 at 17:14

On 21 October 1520, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan reached...

Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked to East Africa

Health October 21, 2026 at 17:04

Nigeria has recorded a case of Ebola in a...