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Within a green velvet box lies a pristine first edition of Animal Farm from 1945. Rare book dealer Pom Harrington gently removes its dust jacket to reveal George Orwell’s signature. ‘This is really collectible and rare. There are only three or four in the world that are signed,’ he says. The price? £120,000. I have … Read more
Why your old vinyl could be worth a fortune: First editions of limited run records could be now fetch five figure sums If you were a shrewd collector back in the day, you may be sitting on a fortune First editions of limited run vinyl records could be worth five figure sums The first edition … Read more
They say fortune favours the bold. But they also say that fortune favours anyone who touches any of these statues and sculptures, from Dalida’s breasts to Lincoln’s nose. Kiskiralylany aka The Little Princess, Budapest, Hungary Kiskiralylany, aka The Little Princess, sits on the railings by the tramlines near the Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest The … Read more
Low-cost online and DIY wills could see your final wishes disregarded and your estate eaten up by costly legal bills. A Money Mail investigation has found a string of potential pitfalls with popular DIY will packs and online services on sale for as little as £6.99. In the worst cases, your will could be declared … Read more
How can you profit from investing in loss-makers? It sounds bonkers, but can actually be highly lucrative. Just ask investors in Amazon, Twitter or Ocado. Taxi hailing app Uber was the latest loss-making firm to motor on to the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, completing one of the most highly anticipated US floats in recent … Read more
Hidden extras that extract a fortune from your wallet, from tourist tax to resort fees Resort fees in America can add hundreds of pounds to the cost of your stay Budget around £4 per adult per night in tourist tax in places such as Venice Factor in extras like a cleaning and service fee when … Read more