One Giant Bid ; Some Collectables Really Are Out of This World, Says Sally Hoban

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I was once lucky enough to hold a piece of moonrock. It was a tiny speck of greyness, pretty much lost in a test-tube, but I will never forget the thrill of holding something that had come from another world.

Bonhams are about to hold a sale entirely devoted to the history of humanity's exploration of space. The auction will be in New York, but you can view the lots and place bids online.

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One Giant Bid ; Some Collectables Really Are Out of This World, Says Sally Hoban

The sale will be held next Thursday (July 16) which coincides with the week of the 40th anniversary of the first Moon landing. The 400-lot sale consists of items acquired either directly from as- trona...

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