Original Signed Hemingway Novel
There is no doubt that Ernest Hemingway was one of the most important writers of the 20th century. He was the one who wrote “For Whom The Bell Tolls” and “The Old Man and the Sea.” He reshaped the world of literature forever. We are not surprised to hear that collectibles from his life are deemed valuable. A handwritten note of his went for $6,375. On the other hand, a signed document was sold for $3,612.50. A signed book depends on the condition and edition of the copy, but you can expect to get a few thousand dollars for it. Someone auctioned off a first edition of “The Sun Also Rise” for $130,000.
Original Signed Hemingway Novel
1894 Elgin Watch
In 1854, the Elgin National Watch Company was founded in the United States. If you have an early gold timepiece from the brand, you can make $15,000. Even though they were popular, they got high demand. Many watches were made over the course of a hundred years. This is why they are now collectibles, although they had been reasonably priced compared to the other items on the market. The value will depend on the production year and materials since only ten percent were solid gold. The watches have a serial number that you can look up online. The company shut down in 1964 after making more than 60 million pieces. This $10 thrift shop find is worth $200 to $5,000.
1894 Elgin Watch
