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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.

June 25, 2013 / Casablanca, D. W. Griffith, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall, MGM, movie posters, RKO's King Kong, Tarzan

Casablanca poster, $107,550, Heritage

Casablanca poster, $107,550, Heritage Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A massive six-sheet ...

June 25, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Joseph Coomans, Julian Onderdonk, Kaminski Auctions, Ken Hall, KPM porcelain, Miniature painting, Worthington Whittredge

Miniature by Onderdonk, $15,600, Kaminski Auctions

Miniature by Onderdonk, $15,600, Kaminski Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

June 25, 2013 / Century Design Auction, Gavels n Paddles, George Nakashima, Ken Hall, Michaan's Auctions, Paolo Soleri, Peter Hvidt

Nakashima free-edge desk, $10,030, Michaan's Auctions

Nakashima free-edge desk, $10,030, Michaan's Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

June 25, 2013 / American Indian and Western Art Auction, Cowan's Auctions Inc., Dag Knife, Eastern Plains, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall

Eastern Plains knife club, $180,000, Cowan's, Inc.

Eastern Plains knife club, $180,000, Cowan's, Inc. Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 25, 2013 / Cartier, Clocks, Fine Jewelry Auction, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Skinner Inc.

Cartier pendulette clock, $174,000, Skinner, Inc.

Cartier pendulette clock, $174,000, Skinner, Inc. Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

June 25, 2013 / Captain Kirk, J.C. Vaughn, Leonard Nemoy, Pop Culture Collecting, Spock, Star Trek, Star Trek The Next Generation, Star Trek Voyager, Stephen Collins, Will Wheaton, William Shatner

Forgotten and Unknown Star Trek

Forgotten and Unknown Star Trek By J.C. Vaughn With Star Trek Into Darkness in movie theaters and recent record prices ...

June 20, 2013 / Diego Giacometti, Doyle + Design Auction, Doyle New York, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall

Giacometti console table, $1.76 million, Doyle NY

Giacometti console table, $1.76 million, Doyle NY Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 20, 2013 / Antiques & Fine Arts Auction, Centerpiece, Gavels n Paddles, Hans Zatzka, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Maria Semenova

Figural centerpiece, $54,000, John Moran

Figural centerpiece, $54,000, John Moran Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A monumental ...

June 20, 2013 / Christie's, Gavels n Paddles, Golconda, Harry Winston, Ken Hall, Magnificent Jewels Auction, The Princie Diamond

The Princie Diamond, $39.3 million, Christie's

The Princie Diamond, $39.3 million, Christie's Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall The ...

June 20, 2013 / Asian Works of Art Auction, Gavels n Paddles, JADE, Ken Hall, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Lotus, Qianlong, Zhao Shao'ang

Jade lotus form bowl, $230,500, Leslie Hindman

Jade lotus form bowl, $230,500, Leslie Hindman Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 18, 2013 / Charles Dare, Gavels n Paddles, Handel Lamp Shade, Handel Lighting, I. B. & Co., Ives Palace, Ken Hall, White's Auctions

Handel lamp shade, $11,212, White Auctions

Handel lamp shade, $11,212, White Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

June 18, 2013 / Civil War, Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall

7th Mich. Cavalry grouping, $184,000, James D. Julia

7th Mich. Cavalry grouping, $184,000, James D. Julia Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

June 18, 2013 / Chinese plaque, European Majolica, Flat Rock NC, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, LIbbey cut glass, Porcelain, Richard D. Hatch & Associates

Chinese porcelain plaque, $6,329, Richard D. Hatch

Chinese porcelain plaque, $6,329, Richard D. Hatch Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 17, 2013 / Archives International Auctions, Banknotes, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, South Africa

South African banknote, $10,620, Archives Int'l

South African banknote, $10,620, Archives Int'l Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

June 17, 2013 / Atlantic City, Barnum & Bailey Circus, Buffalo Bill, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, London Circus, P.T. Barnum, Philip Weiss

Buffalo Bill poster, $18,975, Philip Weiss

Buffalo Bill poster, $18,975, Philip Weiss Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

May 20, 2013 / cowan's auctions, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Paul Sawyier, Tiffany & Company, Woolworth & Co.

Paul Sawyier painting, $89,450, Cowan's Auctions

Paul Sawyier painting, $89,450, Cowan's Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

May 20, 2013 / Asia Week Sale, Gavels n Paddles, I.M. Chait, Ken Hall, Ming Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty

Yuan Dynasty porcelain jar, $1.324 million, I. M. Chait

Yuan Dynasty porcelain jar, $1.324 million, I. M. Chait Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By ...

May 20, 2013 / Cottone Auctions, Evgeni Lanceray, Gavels n Paddles, Gustav Sickley, Jonas Lie, Ken Hall, William Wendt

William Wendt painting, $299,000, Cottone Auctions

William Wendt painting, $299,000, Cottone Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

May 16, 2013 / American Bottle Auctions, Constitution Bitters, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Nixon & Co, Wynkoop & Company Tonic

Constitution Bitters, $7,840, American Bottle

Constitution Bitters, $7,840, American Bottle Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A museum-quality, ...

May 16, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, J. Hoare, Ken Hall, Libbey, St. Charles Convention Center, Tuthill, Woody Auction

J. Hoare claret jug, $75,000, Woody Auction

J. Hoare claret jug, $75,000, Woody Auction Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

May 16, 2013 / Beacon Security Gasoline, Gavels n Paddles, Harbor Petroleum Products, Ken Hall, Matthews Auctions LLC, Peerless Stages Bus Depot

Beacon die-cut sign, $55,000, Matthews

Beacon die-cut sign, $55,000, Matthews Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall Beacon Security ...

May 15, 2013 / Pop Culture Collecting

Preservation & Storage… And, of course, Zombies

Preservation & Storage… And, of course, Zombies By J.C. Vaughn One of the frequent topics of concern at Geppi’s Entertainment ...

April 17, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Hunt Auctions, Ken Hall, live auction, New England Patriots, Sam Huff, Sammy Baugh, Sonny Jurgenson, Super Bowl XLVII, Tom Brady, Washington Redskins

Sammy Baugh jersey, $109,250, Hunt Auctions

Sammy Baugh jersey, $109,250, Hunt Auctions Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

April 17, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, gold trim, Imperial Glass Co., Indiana Tumbler & Goblet Co., Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Ken Hall, Vase, Winter Glass Auction

Bulbous-base vase, $5,463, Jeffrey S. Evans

Bulbous-base vase, $5,463, Jeffrey S. Evans Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

April 16, 2013 / Antiques Asian & Fine Art Auction, Antonio Jacobsen, cranes, Frederick Mulhaupt, Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall, Longevity screen, tortoises

Asian longevity screen, $603,750, James D. Julia

Asian longevity screen, $603,750, James D. Julia Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...