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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.
Out of This World Toys
by Douglas R. Kelly Science fiction movies made during the 1950s are among life’s greatest pleasures for at least two ...
Rolex “Paul Newman” wristwatch, $66,550, Ahlers & Ogletree
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 2021 Rolex ...
Space Age Collectibles
"In my own view, the important achievement of Apollo was a demonstration that humanity is not forever chained to this ...
Lionel Messi napkin, $972,398, Bonhams
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall The napkin on ...
The American Sign Museum
American Sign Museum (ASM) follows the creation and innovation of commercial signs and sign-making from 1870 to today. This 20,000-square-foot ...
Collectors, Hoarders, and Peculiarities
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D Although one-third of the American population, roughly 107 million, collect one thing or another, far fewer ...
Vampire killing kit, $3,600, Woody Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A vampire killing ...
The Signs of History
by Rob Wolfe of American Pickers I’ve always loved signs. They can tell you so much about the history of ...
Continental Army canteen, $41,125, Bruneau & Co.
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1777 ...
Micro Signage
by Douglas R. Kelly My great friend of many years, Renny Schoonmaker, likes to call these kinds of things “go-with ...
Babe Ruth rookie card, $762,500, Bonhams
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Gimbels Department ...
Signs of history are everywhere
On Friday, May 17th, Brimfield Auction Acres in Brimfield, MA, took its place on The National Register of Historic Places ...
Aaron Willard shelf clock, $19,200, Doyle
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Federal Massachusetts ...
From Tangible to Digital: The Evolution of Collecting in the Modern Era
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Most collectors acquire their treasures through traditional methods – purchasing from dealers or at auctions ...
Caille Bros. slot machine, $147,600, Morphy Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Caille Bros ...
Cougar Gasoline sign, $192,000, Richmond Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Cougar Gasoline 6-foot, ...
The Allure of Musicians’ Planes, Stains, and Automobiles
by Laurence Carpenter Transportation has always been a pivotal element of our everyday lives, serving not just functional purposes but ...
Doing The Rounds
by Douglas R. Kelly If there’s an alternate me in a parallel universe, he may just be a milkman doing his ...
Marilyn Monroe dress, $325,000, Julien’s Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Marilyn Monroe’s pink ...
1929 Whippet Model 96A, CA$25,960, Miller & Miller
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A sporty black ...
Transportation Modes and Makers in American History
Transportation is a subject that seems to be always in the news these days and usually for the wrong reasons: ...
Oppenheimer report, $53,594, RR Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A rare and ...
Five Star Wars figures, $13,530, Morphy Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Five Spanish carded ...
Steiff Peter Rabbit doll, $11,875, Cottone Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1910 ...
Good Memories Collecting Dust
by Laurence Carpenter In the world of collecting, there comes a time when we must confront the inevitable question: when ...
