In this episode, rare books and manuscripts specialist Richard Fattorini looks at the remarkable libraries of the late comedian Barry Humphries, better known as Dame Edna Everage. The podcast details two auctions held by Christie's and Forum Auctions, revealing the scope and value of Humphries' extensive collection, which numbered over 4,000 volumes. The auctions showcased a wide range of literary treasures and realised over £4.6 million, demonstrating the enduring appeal and historical significance of Humphries' literary legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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