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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: Pierre Mignard portrait, $81,250, Doyle New York

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Pierre Mignard portrait, $81,250, Doyle New York

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A portrait by Pierre Mignard (Fr., 1612-1695) of Louis ...
Fishing Poles

Fishing Poles

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler There is an old saying that you can bring a horse to water but ...
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Florentine marble frieze, $66,000, Fairfield Auction

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Florentine marble frieze, $66,000, Fairfield Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Florentine marble frieze depicting the Madonna and Child ...
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Winchester 1866 rifle, $25,875, Rock Island

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Winchester 1866 rifle, $25,875, Rock Island

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An Ulrich-engraved, factory documented Winchester 1866 rifle sold for ...
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ming Dynasty Quanyin, $189,600, James D. Julia

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ming Dynasty Quanyin, $189,600, James D. Julia

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A bronze figure of a Quanyin from the Ming ...
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Queen Anne tray-top table, $299,000, Cottone Auctions

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Queen Anne tray-top table, $299,000, Cottone Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An 18th century Queen Anne tray-top tea table sold ...
What’s Selling on eBay: April 2015

What’s Selling on eBay: April 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $11,090 (26 bids): Authentic 1786 George Washington-Signed Document. The majority of the rare autographed ...
Gavels ‘N Paddles: JFK and Jackie photos, $32,500, RR Auction

Gavels ‘N Paddles: JFK and Jackie photos, $32,500, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A photographic proof booklet containing 27 previously unreleased images ...
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Copy of Batman #1, $237,300, Philip Weiss

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Copy of Batman #1, $237,300, Philip Weiss

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An unrestored copy of Batman #1 (DC Comics, spring ...
Bottled Up Designs - Rescue and Restore

Bottled Up Designs

Rescue and Restore An avid glass and bottle collector, Laura Bergman, who fashions herself a “Reclaim Artist,” has spent countless ...
Batman #1 Sets New Record

Batman #1 Sets New Record

Batman #1 Sets New Record Comic Book Characters and Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn The ups and downs and more importantly ...
On the Road to… Pennsylvania

On the Road to… Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a state rich in history, which extends to the many shops, shows, auction houses, museums, and events that ...
Maxine Carter-Lome - Publisher

Publisher's Corner: April 2015

Living & Working in the Field of Dreams Living in Sturbridge now and publishing this magazine, talk of the Brimfield ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1490 edition, Aesop's Fables, $24,780, Michaan's Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1490 edition, Aesop's Fables, $24,780, Michaan's Auctions

Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A circa 1490 edition of the book Aesop's Fables, one ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1942 Joe DiMaggio jersey, $169,400, Goldin Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1942 Joe DiMaggio jersey, $169,400, Goldin Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1942 Joe DiMaggio jersey, $169,400, Goldin Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...
An 1893 lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec titled Jane Avril sold for $60,000

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Toulouse-Lautrec litho, $60,000, Auctionata

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Toulouse-Lautrec litho, $60,000, Auctionata Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An 1893 lithograph ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1891 Coca-Cola calendar, $150,000, Morphy Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1891 Coca-Cola calendar, $150,000, Morphy Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1891 Coca-Cola calendar,  $150,000, Morphy Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Elvis Presley memorabilia, $5,000, Ahlers & Ogletree

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Elvis Presley memorabilia, $5,000, Ahlers & Ogletree

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Elvis Presley memorabilia, $5,000, Ahlers & Ogletree Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ten letters, British Royals, $4,320, L.A. Auction House

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ten letters, British Royals, $4,320, L.A. Auction House

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ten letters, British Royals, $4,320, L.A. Auction House Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Lincoln collection: $803,889, Heritage

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Lincoln collection: $803,889, Heritage

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Lincoln collection: $803,889, Heritage Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall The Dow Collection ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pooh illustration: $471,750, Sotheby's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pooh illustration: $471,750, Sotheby's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pooh illustration: $471,750, Sotheby's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall E. H. Shepard's ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Titanic survivor letter: $11,875, RR Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Titanic survivor letter: $11,875, RR Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Titanic survivor letter: $11,875, RR Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1902 Marklin locomotive: $121,000, Noel Barrett

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1902 Marklin locomotive: $121,000, Noel Barrett

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1902 Marklin locomotive: $121,000, Noel Barrett Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pair of Tiffany silver vases: $33,600, Nadeau's Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pair of Tiffany silver vases: $33,600, Nadeau's Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pair of Tiffany silver vases: $33,600, Nadeau's Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...
Deborah Abernethy

Whats Selling on eBay: March 2015

By Deborah Abernethy  $2,550 (150 bids): John F. Kennedy Antique Painted Armoire. John F. Kennedy antique painted Swiss armoire having ...