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James Joyce, WB Yeats and Flann O'Brien headline the forthcoming May 30 sale in Dublin

The mysterious history of the Koh-i Noor diamond will be revealed during the Hay Festival by authors of a new book.

Human understanding and exploration of space took off in the 20th century and relics of that time of discovery remain popular today. This summer, two lots appearing on the New York market highlight the continuing enthusiasm for space.

Stephen Fry and Dan Cruickshank were among the guests who turned up to last night’s party at Maggs Bros to open the book dealer’s new premises in London’s Bedford Square.

Times change. While tobacco has now assumed a Social Evil status up there with North Korea, not so long ago children would be proudly displayed in an advert clutching a bunch of fags with the words ‘Mummy’s favourite’ underneath.

If Royal Flying Corps medals are out of your price range, or you want to collect something a bit different, two recent lots show that honours are not the only option for auction purchases.

US police and a New Orleans dealer have appealed to the trade to help find a stolen Asprey & Co clock.