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These sought-after sections offer expert auction analysis, cultural commentary, and more, adding depth, variety, and a personal touch to every issue. Columns include Gavels ’n’ Paddles, Psychology of Collecting, The Beat, Pop Culture Collecting, Toys from the Attic, and Civil War Collector.
/ Antique Shops, Antiques Show, auctions, Boothbay ME, Columns, flea markets, Maine, Museum, Union ME
On the Road to... Maine

On the Road to… Maine

With all the outdoors recreational activities Maine has to offer, you wouldn't think the state would also be a draw ...
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/ Capt. Henry Lawton, Columns, Firearms, Gavels n Paddles, percussion revolver, Premiere Firearms Auction, Rock Island Auction Company, Winchester Rifle
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Winchester Model 1886 rifle, $1.265 million, Rock Island

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Winchester Model 1886 rifle, $1.265 million, Rock Island

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Winchester Model 1886 rifle (serial #1) and a ...
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/ Baseball collection, Dick Friz, Easy-Bake Oven, Frisbee, Furby, Rubik's Cube, Talk of the Trade, Toy collecting, Twister
Maxine Carter-Lome

Publisher's Corner: July 2016

The Art of Appeal by Maxine Carter-Lome Like many of the topics we cover in this magazine, “Advertising” is a ...
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/ Columns, Jeff Figler, Pepper, Pepper Mills, Restaurants, Salt, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Salt Mills, Victorian
Salt and Pepper Shakers

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Collecting with Jeff by Jeff Figler One collectible item is really a pair. If you have ever had a meal ...
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/ Agent's Gift, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, Fireman, London, Mike McLeod, Shooting Butt Marker, Solid Silver, Victorian, What's Selling on eBay
What's Selling on eBay: June 2016

What's Selling on eBay: June 2016

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,426.45 (25 bids, 10 bidders): Solid Silver Shooting Butt Marker, London 1899. A beautiful ...
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/ auction, Automobilia, Champion Oil Products, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Harbor Petroleum Products, Husky Service Dog, Kelly Tires, logos, Morphy Auctions, Petroliana, Silent Chief Gasoline
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Kelly Tires logo sign, $94,550, Morphy Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Kelly Tires logo sign, $94,550, Morphy Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Kelly Tires “Lotta Miles” logo sign sold for ...
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/ American culinary, Columns, countertop jukebox, Culinary Arts Museum, culinary history, Johnson & Wales University, jukebox, JWU, Richard J.S. Gutman, Stoddard's Stagecoach Tavern
Collector's Showcase: June 2016

Collector's Showcase: June 2016

Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales University Whether you are a student, professional chef, collect kitchenalia or just appreciate ...
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/ Andy Warhol, Banksy, Columns, Contemporary Art, Faile, Gavels n Paddles, Graffiti, Happy Chopper, Julien's Auctions, Robert Rauschenberg, Shepard Fairey, Street Art
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Happy Chopper by Banksy, $140,800, Julien's Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Happy Chopper by Banksy, $140,800, Julien's Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An artwork by legendary graffiti artist Banksy, titled Happy ...
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/ Bonhams Auction House, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, George Washington, historic documents, Journal, King James Bible, Ohio River Valley, The Maryland Gazette
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Washington article, $173,000, Bonhams

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Washington article, $173,000, Bonhams

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A newspaper printing of a journal that then 23-year-old ...
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/ Antiques Peek, ceramic tiles, Columns, cotton, fabric, Hot-Pads, Industrial Revolution, Jessica Kosinski, looms, Potholders, Textile, Trivets, World War II, yarn
Antiques Peek: June 2016

Antiques Peek: June 2016

by Jessica Kosinski Hot-Pads, Potholders and Trivets When it comes to kitchen collectibles, some of the most fun to collect ...
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/ Bertoia Auctions, Boy Scount Camp, Carlisle & Finch, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, halloween, Hubley, Littco, Mechanical Bank, Toy auction, toys
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Halloween Girl doorstop, $29,500, Bertoia Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Halloween Girl doorstop, $29,500, Bertoia Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Littco Halloween Girl cast-iron doorstop sold for $29,500 ...
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/ Antiquing, Auction Galleries, Columns, Consignment, Estate Sales, flea markets, Museums, vintage
On the Road to... Massachusetts

On the Road to… Massachusetts

Whether your travels take you to Western Mass and the beautiful Berkshires, or to Boston and its numerous attractions, Central ...
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/ auction, Baseball, baseball cards, Columns, football, Gavels n Paddles, Green Bay Packers, Heritage Auctions, Jerry Kramer, Mickey Mantle, NY Yankees, Roberto Clemente, sports memorabilia, Super Bowl, Topps
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Mickey Mantle rookie card, $501,900, Heritage Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Mickey Mantle rookie card, $501,900, Heritage Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps rookie baseball card, graded ...
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/ Antique Firearms, auction, Christie's, Columns, flintlock pistols, Gavels n Paddles, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Nicolas-Noel Boutet, Oil paint, Paintings
Gavels 'n' Paddles: French flintlock pistols, $1.8 million, Christie's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: French flintlock pistols, $1.8 million, Christie's

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A pair of cased French silver-mounted rifled flintlock pistols, ...
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/ Antiques Peek, band marketing, Bo Diddley, Bobby Darin, Columns, Fan Club, Jessica Kosinski, KISS, KISS Army, membership cards, pinback buttons, Rich Dickerson, Rock & Roll Collectibles, Rock n Roll, The Beatles, The Monkees
Antiques Peek: May 2016

Antiques Peek: May 2016

Rocking On: Fan Club Collectibles Through The Years by Jessica Kosinski In this month's issue, it's time to turn back ...
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/ Columns, Comic books, Dick Lupoff, Flash, Gavels n Paddles, Giant Size X-Men, Marvel Comics, PBA Galleries, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marvel's Star Wars #1, $7,200, PBA Galleries

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Marvel's Star Wars #1, $7,200, PBA Galleries

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A very fine copy of Marvel's Star Wars #1 ...
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/ Columns, Crosby Stills and Nash, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, CSNY, David Crosby, Graham Nash, GRAMMY, Neil Young, Rock & Roll, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Stephen Stills, the Hollies
Collector Showcase: May 2016

Collector Showcase: May 2016

Graham Nash When you've lived a life like legendary singer-songwriter Graham Nash, you pick up a bit of history along ...
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/ Army, Colt, Columns, Firearms Auction, Gatling Gun, Gavels n Paddles, Holland & Holland, James D. Julia Inc., percussion revolver, Poulin Auction Company, U.S. Navy
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Gatling Gun, tripod, drums, $346,150, Julia/Poulin Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Gatling Gun, tripod, drums, $346,150, Julia/Poulin Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Colt Model 1883 U.S. Navy Gatling Gun on ...
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/ Collections, Columns, Ed Sullivan Show, February 1964, Jeff Figler, Liverpool, Music Collections, Music Memoribilia, Rock n Roll, Rock Records, The Beatles, Transglobal, Vee-Jay Records
The Beatles on the Vee-Jay Label

The Beatles on the Vee-Jay Label

Collecting with Jeff Jeff Figler February 9th, 1964 is a red-letter date. Think back quickly and try to remember. The ...
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/ Columns, Ford, Frank Teupe, Gavels n Paddles, Giraffe, Mahogany, Piano, Sedan, Stevens Auction, Victorian, Victorian giraffe piano
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Victorian giraffe piano, $26,450, Stevens Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Victorian giraffe piano, $26,450, Stevens Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A late Victorian giraffe piano in art case harp ...
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/ auction, Coventry Glass Works, Gavels n Paddles, Masonic historical flask, Norman C. Heckler
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Masonic historical flask, $56,160, Norman C. Heckler

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Masonic historical flask, $56,160, Norman C. Heckler

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A rare Masonic emblem historical flask, produced circa 1820-1830, ...
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/ Alice in Wonderland, Amanda Sheriff, Characters, Columns, Comic books, comics, Disneyland, GEM, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, J.C. Vaughn, Matt Crandall, Pop Culture Collecting, Walt Disney
Matt Crandall's Alice in Wonderland Collection Now at GEM

Matt Crandall's Alice in Wonderland Collection Now at GEM

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Geppi's Entertainment Museum (GEM) hosted an invitation-only opening event for its two new exhibits ...
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/ cars, Doll, Gavels n Paddles, Imperial toy car, Ken Hall, Morphy Auctions, Queen Anne, toys
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Queen Anne doll, $46,360, Morphy

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Queen Anne doll, $46,360, Morphy

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 17-inch-tall, all-original Queen Anne doll in a presentation ...
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/ Antique Market, Chicago, Columns, Flea Market, Illinois, Museums, Prairie State, Route 66, vintage
Published On the Road To... Illinois

On the Road to… Illinois

Welcome to "the Prairie State." From its big cities to small towns, Illinois offers something for everyone - outdoor enthusiasts, ...
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/ Antique Silver, Columns, Deborah Abernethy, eBay, Felix The Cat, Kinetophone, Mickey Mouse, Mike McLeod, Minton, Pate-Sur-Pate, Shark Spine, Silver Scoop, Thomas Edison, Tin Litho, Walking Cane, What's Selling on eBay
What's Selling on eBay: May 2016

What's Selling on eBay: May 2016

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $363 (21 bids): Plique a Jour Antique Silver 925 Scoop This antique Plique a ...
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