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NME Magazine Collection Sells for \u00a32,590
A large collection of NME magazines spanning several decades sold for over \u00a32,500 at auction, exceeding expectations.
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United Kingdom
EntertainmentMusicAuctionSaleCollectionMagazines
NmeJohn Taylors
Tony HowardJames Laverack
- Who sold a large collection of NME magazines, and what was the outcome?
- Tony Howard, a 70-year-old from Lincolnshire, sold his 3,000-strong collection of NME magazines for over \u00a32,500 at auction. The collection, amassed since 1966, was sold in three parts to buyers from Lincolnshire, Kent, and Scotland.
- How was the collection sold, and what is notable about a specific portion of the collection?
- The collection, spanning 1973-2018, was considered "perhaps the finest ever to be offered at auction" by John Taylors. The portion from 1973-2018, containing the most articles, sold for \u00a32,000 to a Scottish buyer.
- How did Tony Howard react to the media attention and the sale, and what are his plans for the money?
- Howard expressed amazement at the media attention his collection garnered and satisfaction with the sale price. He plans to use the proceeds to attend concerts around the world, fulfilling a long-held dream.
- When did Tony Howard start collecting NME magazines, and what prompted his decision to sell the collection?
- Howard began collecting NME magazines in 1966 at age 12, trading comic books for his passion for music. His decision to sell was driven by a desire to free up loft space and fund worldwide concert trips.
- What was the estimated value of the NME magazine collection before the auction, and what was the final selling price?
- The auction, conducted by John Taylors in Louth, initially estimated the collection's value at \u00a33,000. However, it sold for \u00a32,590, exceeding expectations despite being slightly less than the initial estimate.