Sotheby’s groundbreaking charity auction First Editions, Second Thoughts saw a first edition of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone take the top spot and set a new auction record for the writer.
Top 10: Dallas Cowboys memorabilia
10. Troy Aikman 1993 game-used jersey - $1,500
A 1993 game-worn home jersey belonging to quarterback Troy Aikman sold for $1,500 at Dan Morphy Auctions in June 2007. Aikman won his second of three Super Bowl championships during the 1993-94 season. 9. Bob Lilly game-used jersey - $2,000Heritage Auctions sold Bob Lilly's game-worn jersey from the early 1970s for $2,000 in October 2008. Defensive tackle Lilly, known as Mr Cowboy, became a Super Bowl champion in 1972 when Dallas defeated the Miami Dolphins 24-3 to claim their first title. 8. Custom-made Dallas Cowboys boots - $2,750Burley Auction Group in New Braunfels, Texas sold a pair of custom-made Dallas Cowboys boots made by Lucchese Boots (circa 1961) for $2,750 in April 2011. 7. Randy White game-used jersey - $3,400Randy White's game-used 1980s home jersey made $3,400 in September 2006 at Grey Flannel Auctions. 6. Scott Laidlaw 1975 NFC championship ring - $4,000Running back Scott Laidlaw's 1975 NFC championship ring achieved $4,000 in November 2011 at Heritage Auctions. 5. Deion Sanders 1997 game-used jersey - $4,200Deion Sanders' 1997 game-used jersey made $4,200 in September 2006 at Grey Flannel Auctions. 4. Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl 28 World Championship staff member ring - $4,393This diamond Superbowl ring from the Cowboys' victory over the Buffalo Bills in Superbowl 28 sold for $4,393 at an SCP Auctions sale in September 2010. 3. Rafael Septien 1978-79 season NFC championship ring - $7,500Rafael Septien’s 1978-79 season NFC championship ring sold for $7,500 at Heritage Auctions in April 2010. The Mexican placekicker originally played football (soccer) for professional side Club America in his native country. 2. Drew Pearson 1977 game-used jersey - $9,000Drew Pearson's 1977 game-used home jersey sold for $9,000 in September 2006 at Heritage Auctions. The wide receiver is regarded as one of the game's greats. 1. Scott Laidlaw 1978 Super Bowl XII championship ring - $16,000Scott Laidlaw's 1978 Super Bowl XII championship ring sold for $16,000 in November 2011 at Heritage Auctions. The Cowboys beat the Denver Broncos 27-10. To see the rest of our Top 10 lists, click hereSee alsoMain article: Dallas Cowboys Collectibles And Memorabilia |
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