Terry Pratchett Discworld collectables net £5,050 at auction in Lichfield

Single owner collection included figurines, books, games and puzzles

A SINGLE owner collection of Terry Pratchett Discworld items has sold at auction in Lichfield for £5,050.

Richard Winterton Auctioneers' sale at The Lichfield Auction Centre on Monday, March 24, featured dozens of Clarecraft Discworld figurines, books, board games, puzzles, calendars and a signed picture.

Highlights included a group of four boxed Clarecraft Discworld collectables, 'The Librarian Bookend', 'The Librarian Asleep' a collector's edition 'The Ankh-Morpork Handshake' and 'Arch Chancellor In The Bath', totalling £420.

Celebrated author Sir Terry Pratchett was best known for the Discworld series of 41 comic fantasy novels published between 1983 and 2015.

The literary series about Discworld – a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle – began in 1983 with The Colour of Magic and finished with The Shepherd's Crown, Pratchett's final novel published after his death in 2015.

His books frequently parodied classic science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales or mythology as satirical parallels with topical issues.

"We're seeing more and more generational collectables achieving impressive hammer prices at auction," said auctioneer Richard Winterton.

“Neo-vintage items can prove as popular as traditional antiques – sometimes more so – as tastes change and a new generation of collectors get the bug for bidding.

“Sir Terry Pratchett’s loyal fanbase, combined with the vast creativity found in his work, helped Discworld expand to various collectable items.

“This comprehensive single-owner collection totalled an impressive £5,050 under the hammer in Lichfield."

Appointments for free valuations at The Lichfield Auction Centre, Wood End Lane, Fradley Park, may be booked by email to office@richardwinterton.co.uk or telephoning 01543 251081.

Free home visits for large collections or to discuss house clearance quotations are available too.

Valuations are also offered at The Auction Café in Market Street, Lichfield, with jewellery and watches on Tuesdays and fine art, ceramics and glass on Thursdays.

A new programme of collectables valuations has been arranged for Wednesdays in April, with specialists in different fields on hand each week.