Half of an Old Bible
by James Dawson Someone came in the other day with a book to sell. It was a Bible printed in 1859. The leather binding was in okay condition but not great, as the labels on the spine, which identified the…
Nick Boschetto
Stories of Buried Treasure: History Unearthed
2,300-year-old bronze statues unearthed in Italy Archaeologists in Italy discovered more than two dozen beautifully preserved bronze statues from San Casciano dei Bagni, a hilltop town in the Siena province. This site has been excavated by archaeologists exploring the muddy…
1985 Italian Agostini Lamborghini Countach Junior children’s car, $33,280, Crescent City
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 1985 Italian Agostini Lamborghini Countach Junior children’s car with a 399 cc Briggs & Stratton engine, 2-speed automatic gearbox with reverse…
It’s A Cardboard Thing
by Douglas R. Kelly Ironing vintage toy boxes and writing about the process in the February issue of the Journal got me thinking about some of the other boxes on my shelves. The yellow box shown here came to…
Van Gogh oil painting, $54.01 million, Sotheby’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall An oil on canvas painting by Vincent Van Gogh, titled Paysage Sous Un Ciel Mouvemente, painted in Arles, France in 1889, 23 3/4…
Breweriana and Rob Wolfe: A Passion for Collecting
by Rob Wolfe of American Pickers Among the many categories of collectibles I encounter, one that stands out for historical significance and nostalgic appeal is breweriana. This niche area of collecting encompasses items related to the beer and brewing industry.…
Time Capsules
by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher A time capsule is a historic cache of goods or information, usually intended as a deliberate method of communication with future people, and to help future archaeologists, anthropologists, or historians. Time capsules have been used…
Dorothy’s ruby red slippers, $32.5 million, Heritage
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall The ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz sold for $32.5 million at a Hollywood/ Entertainment…
Parcheesi board, $4,800, Copake
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A painted wooden Parcheesi board, 18 1/2 inches square, sold for $4,800 at an estate auction held November 23rd by Copake Auction…
There Are Spies Among Us: 18th, 19th, and Early 20th Century Military Espionage As Told By its Hierarchy, Spies, and Gadgets
By Judy Weaver Gonyeau, managing editor The spies from the earliest days of America may not have had the level of “toys” and methods used by a 21st century James Bond. Still, their tactics and establishing U.S. Intelligence operations are just as fascinating.…