Jeffrey Epstein's notorious 'little black book' containing the names of 349 of dead pedophile's associates is put up for auction

Jeffrey Epstein's notorious 'little black book' that included hundreds of the dead pedophile's contacts has been put up for auction. 

The billionaire's address book is set to go under the hammer for as much as $200,000, after previously being bought by an investigator on eBay for just $425. 

The investigator has now decided to sell it on after feeling uneasy about owning such an 'evil book.' It is being auctioned by Alexander Historical Auctions, after two other houses passed on the offer. 

Epstein's book reportedly includes 221 names, addresses and phone numbers not found in an earlier published version first revealed in 2015 by Gawker, according to the New York Post. 

The mini notebook was examined by a forensic examiner that dated it to 1997, after it was found earlier in the 90s by musician Denise Ondayko, who claimed to have picked it up off the street while strolling down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. 

Billionaire financier and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's address book is set to go up for auction 

The 'little black book' reportedly includes 221 names, addresses and phone numbers not previously released, and was said to have been found on the street on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue 

The private life of the sex offender has sparked a wave of conspiracies and speculation in recent years, with his address books and court documents coming under increased scrutiny this year 

Epstein's client list fell under scrutiny earlier this year when a judge ordered the release of documents related to his child sex trafficking ring, which became known as the 'Epstein Files.' 

In his 'little black book' - which was not part of the released documents - a total of 349 people were named, allegedly including presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 

Kennedy previously admitted his past run-ins with Epstein in December, when he said he flew on the billionaire's private jet twice, 'each time with my wife and kids.' 

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is also reportedly among those named, allegedly alongside actress Morgan Fairchild and former CNN host Chris Cuomo's wife Christina Greeven. 

Many of those named have denied any affiliation with the disgraced financier, as was also the case with the release of the Epstein Files, which also included claims over encounters with former President Bill Clinton.  

The book was initially auctioned off on eBay in 2020 by Ondayko, who said she held onto the book for years without realizing it was owned by Epstein. 

Investigative reporter Chris Helali, who was researching the Epstein case, snapped up the mysterious tome for just $425 at the time. 

Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly one of the names 

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn's name is allegedly found in the address book 

As with the release of the Epstein Files earlier this year, much of the scrutiny on those affiliated with Epstein falls on his infamous private island, Little St. James (pictured) 

But after delving into the book and revealing its contents to other journalists, Helali decided to sell it, feeling it was hardly the touching keepsake he wanted lying around his home. 

'I’m not superstitious, but it’s an odd feeling owning what is really an evil book,' Helali told The Post. 

'It’s unlike anything else in the world and linked to the most infamous case of the 21st century.' 

His efforts to sell the book hit a snag when both the Sotheby's and Christie's auction houses rejected him at first because of the book's unsavory history. 

The sale is instead being facilitated by Alexander Historical Auctions, with owner Bill Panagopulos telling the New York Post that it instantly received a slew of interest as soon as it was put up for sale. 

He insisted that although some may be turned off by the book's sordid past, 'as far as I know, Mr. Epstein's estate is in no way involved in any manner.'

'As for the proceeds of the sale, I can say with a great deal of confidence that they will be going to a party that does not, nor ever did have any connection with Mr. Epstein or anyone named in the book,' Panagopulos added. 

Investigative reporter Chris Helali, who was researching the Epstein case, bought the book but decided to sell it because it was an 'odd feeling owning what is really an evil book' 

Helali initially snapped up the book in 2020 for just $425, seen in its original eBay listing 

Alexander Historical Auctions is allowing interested bidders to take a look at the book after giving a two-day notice, with bidding remaining open until June 15. 

At the close of the auction, the top two bidders will be given one last opportunity to increase their price before it is finally sold. 

Panagopulos estimated that it will be sold for upwards of $200,000, but admitted his number is a shot in the dark because of the once-in-a-lifetime item.