Iconic Freddie Mercury memorabilia sells for over RM18mil


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A crown and accompanying cloak, worn by Freddie Mercury during 'The Magic Tour', displayed at Sotheby's in London. Photo: AP

The piano Queen frontman Freddie Mercury used to compose almost all of his greatest songs and the original manuscript for Bohemian Rhapsody were snapped up for over £3mil (RM18mil) on Wednesday when they went under the hammer in London.

The Sotheby's auction room echoed to the sound of the track We Will Rock You before bidding began at the black-tie evening auction.

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