$100,000 Darwin Book found in Bathroom
A Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" first edition book was found in a bookshelf in a bathroom. It will be put up for auction next Tuesday at Christie's and is expected to fetch as much as $100,000.
Top 10 Private Islands
Tips for buying a private island: 1. Make sure you actually visit the island, don't just be an armchair buyer. 2. If possible, rent the island for a week or two, so that you find out what island living is really about. 3. Check out accessibility. How difficult or easy is it to get to the island? How close can you get your yacht to the island? 4. Find out if there are governmental restrictions on buying or building on the island, especially if you are a foreigner. 5. How far do you have to go to get provisions? 6. Determine what communications capabilities you have. Cellphone service? Satellite? Here are ten islands worth checking out: Great Hans Lollik and Little Hans Lollik Islands, $45,000,000, over 500 acres, off of St. Thomas,Virgin Islands, part of the United States. Offered by Vladi Private Islands . Unnamed Bora Bora island, $40,000,000, in the French Polynesia. Offered by Coldwell Banker Morrisons Private Islands . Cerralvo Island, 35,000,000, approximately 35,000 acres, of
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