The renowned drummer of the Rolling Stones, Charlie Watts, has not only made his mark on stage with hits like "Brown Sugar" and "Start Me Up," but he was also an avid collector of modern literature. His impressive library included numerous rare first editions, including signed copies of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles.

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" Now, two years after his passing, a selection of these cherished items will be auctioned off. In addition to his book collection, Charlie Watts' assortment of jazz memorabilia will also be part of the auction, hosted by Christie's. The auction highlights will be exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, and London prior to the sale on September 28-29.

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The signed edition of "The Great Gatsby" is expected to lead the auction with an estimated price range of £200,000-300,000. It is worth noting that Fitzgerald dedicated the book to MGM Screenwriter Harold Goldman, with whom he collaborated on the 1938 film "A Yank in Oxford," starring Robert Taylor and Vivien Leigh.

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