Bible belonging to Michael Collins among historical items up for auction

Michael Collins' King James Bible, one of the items set to go under the hammer in an online auction of historic memorabilia this month. Picture:Gormleys Dublin

Che Guevara’s Irish cigar lighter is among the items set to go under the hammer in an online auction of historic memorabilia this month.

The lighter bought at Shannon Airport during a chance visit will be auctioned alongside a remarkable array of items which includes the bible Michael Collins had with him when he was assassinated, a newly discovered copy of Wolfe Tone’s speech from the dock and Phil Lynott’s bass guitar.