Author Agatha Christie's writing desk up for grabs.Byline: ANI London, Mar 19 (ANI): An antique antique. The term has been used collectively to designate classical Greek and Roman works of art, particularly sculptures; as an adjective to indicate an object, a period, or a style of ancient or early times; and as a noun, for objects of art, furniture, rugs, desk on which renowned author Agatha Christie penned her novels is set to go under the hammer. It is expected to fetch around 1,000 pounds. The 170-year-old desk was passed on to the family of Christie's husband Sir Max Mallowan Sir Max Edgar Lucien Mallowan, CBE (6 May, 1904–19 August, 1978) was a prominent British archaeologist, specialising in ancient Middle Eastern history, and the second husband of the novelist Dame Agatha Christie. after her death 1976. It has been stored in an attic ever since. "These items are really terrific - I think there will be a great deal of interest," the Telegraph quoted Jean Read, an Agatha Christie expert, as saying. "Christie is certainly the most famous crime writer of all time and to have such personal items is something special. She was quite a private lady, so to get an insight into her life like this is interesting. "To have the chance to buy the desk she wrote her books at is an opportunity a lot of people would jump at," Read added. Also up for grabs are Christie's address book and a letter written to her by the author Robert Graves Noun 1. Robert Graves - English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985) Graves, Robert Ranke Graves . The letter by Graves, sent to Christie from Majorca in December 1946, was found inside a copy of his book 'The Golden Fleece', which he had given to her as a gift. While the desk is expected to fetch 1,000 pounds, the letter, book and address book are expected to be sold for 700 pounds. "We're expecting a lot of interest because of where it comes from and who it belonged to," said Luke McDonald, from Cheffins Auctioneers. "We've already been contacted by some huge Agatha Christie fans - it will cause quite a stir," he added. (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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