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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
On the Road to… Illinois
Welcome to "the Prairie State." From its big cities to small towns, Illinois offers something for everyone - outdoor enthusiasts, ...
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 ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Colt/Vickers machine gun, $16,100, Rock Island Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Colt/Vickers Model 1915 “Balloon Buster” Class III machine ...
Publisher's Corner: June 2016
Cooking with Kitchenalia Maxine Carter-Lome Like many of us, I grew up in a house where the kitchen was the ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1864 Lincoln campaign flag, $23,656, Hake's Americana
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An 1864 Abraham Lincoln-Andrew Johnson oilcloth campaign parade flag ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Michael Jordan 1991 sneakers, $12,000, Philip Weiss Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A pair of black sneakers game-worn by Michael Jordan ...
Collector's Showcase: April 2016
The Gillinder Glass Man Bill Thomas has been a glass man for decades, with interests as diverse as the many ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, $454,100, Heritage Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, the 1962 first ...
Antiques Peek: April 2016
by Jessica Kosinski These days we all take our compacts and makeup cases for granted, but the compacts we buy ...
