Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A manuscript hand-written around 1959 by then-Senator John F. Kennedy, announcing his intention to run for President of the United States, undated, drafted in pencil with numerous strike-throughs on…
by Raymond M. Farina Collecting memorabilia from America’s past political campaigns and elections can be traced to the first inauguration of George Washington and the several varieties of then expensively made clothing buttons produced to commemorate that memorable event on…
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The first recording contract for The Beatles (signed in 1961 by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and drummer Pete Best), sold for $93,750 at an Entertainment & Music…
An E. Howard No. 43 Astronomical Regulator Clock sells for $254,100, a new auction record for an E. Howard No. 43. Clock was the top lot in an auction that grossed $1.5 million PITTSFIELD, Mass… An E. Howard & Company (Boston) No.…
Campaign Memorabilia Presidential election seasons pique the interest or stimulate the collecting compulsion of political junkies and history buffs. Such was the case in 1972 when I purchased my first political campaign item at a flea market. By fall 1975,…
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A jumping horse weathervane with stand made by A. L. Jewel & Company (Waltham, Mass.), 28 inches long by 16 inches tall, sold for $11,115 at an unreserved estate…
by Amanda Sheriff What makes a movie poster attractive? In The Overstreet Guide to Collecting Movie Posters, we attempt to answer that question. We explore the factors that appeal to collectors while also delving deeper into the hobby by showcasing…
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall Bat Masterson’s 1882 Colt .45 single-action Army revolver sold for $96,000 at auctions held July 30 and Aug. 2 by J. Levine Auction & Appraisal in Scottsdale, Ariz. Also,…
Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn It’s been an exciting year for popular culture, and it’s not showing any signs of letting up just yet. Starting with Hake’s Americana & Collectibles’ first offerings from the Franco Toscanini Superman collection, virtually…
Collecting the Presidents By Dana Linett
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A watercolor and ink on paper by the renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009), titled Bert’s Cabin, sold for $138,000 at a Summer Fine Art & Antique Auction held…
Nov. 21-22 Vintage Movie Posters Auction offers extensive animation collection; Casablanca rarity DALLAS – The only known Style D one sheet for MGM’s 1932 classic Tarzan the Ape Man, notable for accurately depicting star Johnny Weissmuller as he actually appears…
