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Guess What Article for February 2006 By Bob Cahn, “The Primitive Man” Count Dracula, Count Basie, the Count of Monte Cristo, count down, down for the count, the long count, a short count, count your blessings, 10 red herrings ahead…
Ken’s Korner: Sketch cards highlight Topps’ new ‘Rings’ set – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – February 2006 Topps’ all new ‘Lord of the Rings Evolution’ series will feature sketch cards (samples shown) right inside the pack. Nearly 50 different artists…
Ken’s Korner: Edith Wharton’s library is returning to America – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – February 2006 In 1911, while her marriage was unraveling, the American author Edith Wharton left the United States for good and went to live in…
Ken’s Korner: Coming in 2007 — presidential dollars – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – February 2006 The U.S. Mint, hoping to cash in on the same success it has enjoyed with the state quarters program, will start producing dollar coins…
Ken’s Korner: Mural dates Mayas to about 100 B.C. – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – February 2006 Archaeologists digging at a pyramid site called San Bartolo in Guatemala have found a mural that dates to around 100 B.C. That’s about…
Ken’s Korner: Stolen Hollywood scripts found in run-down house – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – February 2006 A trove of Hollywood memorabilia — including original manuscripts from movies like [amazon_link id=”B00003CX9E” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Citizen Kane[/amazon_link], [amazon_link id=”B007XF4J70″ target=”_blank” container=””…
Ken’s Korner: Katrina turns important wine collection to vinegar – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – February 2006 When the electricity went off at Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, it was the beginning of the end for one…
Ken’s Korner: Better conservation of artifacts needed: study – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – February 2006 Shabby storage is causing millions of rare artifacts in museums and libraries across the U.S. to disintegrate, according to a study conducted by the…
Ken’s Korner: Book examines ads from the heady ‘80s – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – February 2006 A book titled “[amazon_link id=”B0037KMYLI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]80s: All American Ads[/amazon_link]” (Taschen, $39.99) is a pop-culture history course for people too young…
