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June 2012

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Washington's Copy of Acts of Congress Sells for $9.8 Million at Auction

Jun 26, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

An annotated copy of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights owed by President George Washington sold for $9,826,500 at Christie’s New York on Friday, June 22, 2012. The selling price sets a new record for an American book or a historical document sold at auction. The world’s premier auction house reported that the signature and notations of Washington are in near-pristine condition 223 years after being executed by the first president of the U.S.... Read More

Echopark Guitars | 100% Handmade Luxury Instruments

Jun 21, 2012  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Founded by Gabriel Currie in 2011, Echopark Guitars supplies the world with 100% handcrafted luxury guitars that are vintage-toned and styled. With his extensive history crafting for musicians like Jonny '2Bags' Wickersham (Social Distortion), Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), and Monte Pittman (Madonna, Prong), Currie decided to make his high-quality instruments into a business.... Read More

Faber-Castell Announces "Pen of the Year 2012"

Jun 20, 2012  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Since being founded over 250 years ago in Germany, Faber-Castell has striven to be one of the world leaders in the design and creation of unique writing utensils. With 8th generation Count Anton Faber-Castell at the company head, the reveal of their limited edition "Pen of the Year 2012" shows that the company's eye for luxury pens is getting stronger.... Read More

Camping Gets a Facelift With Glamorous Tents By Shelter Co

Jun 8, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Remember how fun it was to camp in the great outdoors or even just the backyard when you were a kid? Endeavoring to relive that nostalgia comes a grown-up dose of luxury camping from Shelter Co. Shelter Co. provides fully furnished, European style canvas tents and all necessary amenities, anywhere you want. Group camping trips, weddings, family reunions, corporate... Read More

First Birks Canadian Diamond Awards Presented at Cannes Film Festival

Jun 5, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Canadian actresses Sarah Gadon and Emily Hampshire are the first recipients of a Birks Canadian Diamond award. The debut ceremony took place at the Cannes Film Festival during Telefilm Canada’s Tribute to Canadian Talent press event and reception on May 23, 2012. A 3D etching, “BIRKS AMORIQUE DIAMOND,” appears on the Birks Canadian trophy, which is made of crystal and a Birks’ proprietary diamond and sets on a frame of Canadian cherry wood.... Read More

From Lennon to Gaga, Prized Sports & Music Collectibles To Be Auctioned

Jun 4, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The items to be sold at the upcoming Sports Legends and Music Icons event by Julien's Auctions are likely to interest collectors and enthusiasts alike. The two-day auction will take in Beverly Hills, California, from June 23—24, 2012.... Read More

Davidoff Launches Elegant New Line of Cigars

Jun 1, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Davidoff, one of the best luxury brands of Swiss tobacco, was established in 1968 by Russian-born entrepreneur Zino Davidoff. For decades Davidoff has been revered for its trademark quality and taste. The brand recently announced the anticipated launch of a new line of cigars, Puro d’Oro Gigantes, which will be released during July and August of 2012.... Read More