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Gavels 'n' Paddles: MAD magazine cover art, $57,242, Hake’s Americana
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall Original cover art for the September 1968 issue of MAD magazine by Norman Mingo (1896-1980), showing Alfred E. Neuman, ...
Great Collections: May 2017
A Tool for Every Purpose - The Gardening Tool Collection of Mark Morrison By Judy Gonyeau Seeds of His Collection Like so many collectors, Mark Morrison's eye for antiques began ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Lacour’s bitters bottle, $35,650, American Bottle Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Lacour’s early Western bitters bottle, made circa 1866-1875, the earliest variant and in a rare color, sold for ...
In Memoriam: Philip Zolli, Jr.
Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn For many years, it seemed as if Philip Zolli, Jr.'s site, The Atlas Archives (atlasarchives.com), was the only place for fans of the short-lived ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1937 Bugatti Type 57S car, $7.7 million, RM/Sotheby’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet automobile, one of only three examples boasting rare coachworks by Vanvooren of Paris, ...
Antiques Peek: May 2017
Watering Cans Can by Jessica Kosinski Whenever the weather permits, many of us like to be out in the garden planting, weeding, and, of course, watering. Some people reach for ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 19th century toy fire pumper, $33,000, Cordier Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 19th-century tinplate and wood toy fire pumper sold for $33,000 at a Winter Antique & Fine Art Auction ...
Publisher’s Corner: May 2017
Welcome to Spring, When Everything Old is New Again! by Maxine Carter-Lome Welcome to the premier issue of our new logo redesign. We could not be happier to share the ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Wayne Thiebaud still-life, $78,650, Clars Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A still-life painting by Wayne Thiebaud (Am., b. 1920), titled Watermelon Slice (1958), sold for $78,650 at an auction ...
Antiques Peek: April 2017
Hit Me With Your Best Shot! by Jessica Kosinski Shot glasses (sometimes written as one word) are some of the most recognizable small glass collectibles in the United States. They ...
Superman, Spider-Man Set Records (Again)
Comic Character Collectibles by J.C. Vaughn Among the more notable prices realized for vintage comic books over the past few months were two transactions at ComicLink. First, the company brokered ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: George V casket, $68,750, Bonhams
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An important George V 18kt yellow gold London Freedom Casket by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, sold for $68,750 at ...
