Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions Comic Art Enlarge Between 1971 and 1975, Carl Barks completed a series of eight paintings based on his classic cover to 1952’s Four Color No. 386. One of the most important Disney comics, the issue boasts the first Uncle Scrooge solo story and Scrooge’s first cover appearance. This piece, […]
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Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions Fine Jewelry Enlarge Colored diamonds are some of the rarest treasures on Earth. In fact, only about 1 in 10,000 diamonds displays a fancy color. Among the rarest of the rare is this 10.03-carat fancy yellow diamond that has been graded internally flawless by the Gemological Institute of America, meaning […]
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Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions U.S. Coins Enlarge The 1870-CC Liberty double eagle is a landmark rarity in the popular series. Among Type Two double eagles, the 1870-CC is the rarest issue, both in terms of absolute and condition rarity. It represents the first year of coinage at the Carson City Mint and […]
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Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions Fine Silver Enlarge Produced in San Antonio circa 1855, this Samuel Bell coin silver cup is typical of Bell’s drinking vessels. The Texas-based silversmith purportedly used Mexican reales to produce tableware, spurs, Bowie knives and jewelry at his adobe storefront. Clientele listed in the company’s register included Robert […]
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