Charlie Watts' book collection smashes two auction world records
Charlie Watts' book collection has set two world auction records. The late Rolling Stones drummer's extensive collection of first edition books went under the hammer at Christie's in London on Thursday (28.09.23) with two prized possessions making history. Watts' copy of 'The Thirteen Problems' set an auction record for any book by Agatha Christie, while his edition of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' did likewise for 'Sherlock Holmes' author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The latter is a rare copy of the 'Sherlock Holmes' story that is inscribed with a personal message from the author on the title pa...