Image source, Reuters< /figure>By Mark SavageBBC Music Correspondent
He was best known as the drummer of the Rolling Stones, but away from the stage, Charlie Watts was an avid collector of modern literature.
< p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00">His library contained dozens of rare first editions, including signed first editions of F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and Arthur's The Hound Of The Baskervilles Conan Doyle.
Now, two years after his death, some of these gems will be auctioned off.
The drummer's jazz collection of memorabilia are also being sold.
Christie's, which is organizing the auction, will present the highlights in New York, Los Angeles and London ahead of September 28-29 sale.
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Gatsby's signed copy tops auction, with an estimated price of £200.0...
Image source, Reuters< /figure>By Mark SavageBBC Music Correspondent
He was best known as the drummer of the Rolling Stones, but away from the stage, Charlie Watts was an avid collector of modern literature.
< p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00">His library contained dozens of rare first editions, including signed first editions of F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and Arthur's The Hound Of The Baskervilles Conan Doyle.
Now, two years after his death, some of these gems will be auctioned off.
The drummer's jazz collection of memorabilia are also being sold.
Christie's, which is organizing the auction, will present the highlights in New York, Los Angeles and London ahead of September 28-29 sale.
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80Charlie Watts: Jazz man turned rock superstarIn pictures: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie WattsFive of Charlie Watts' best drum beats
Gatsby's signed copy tops auction, with an estimated price of £200.0...
Image source, Reuters< /figure>By Mark SavageBBC Music Correspondent
