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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 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 ...

April 16, 2013 / Chippendale, Christie's, Edward Hicks, Gavels n Paddles, Important American Furniture Folk Arts & Prints, John Townsend, Ken Hall, Oil Painting, Queen Anne, tea table

Edward Hicks painting, $2.55 million, Christie’s

Edward Hicks painting, $2.55 million, Christie’s Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall An ...

April 11, 2013 / Claude Monet, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Oil Painting, Pablo Picasso, Sotheby's

Pablo Picasso painting, $45 million, Sotheby’s

Pablo Picasso painting, $45 million, Sotheby’s Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall An ...

April 11, 2013 / Althof Bermann, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Marklin carousel, Noel Barrett Auctions, Santa

1910 Marklin carousel, $218,500, Noel Barrett

1910 Marklin carousel, $218,500, Noel Barrett Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall An ...

April 9, 2013 / Circle and Crescent Bru Jne 4, Dolls Sale, French bisque bebe doll, Gavels n Paddles, Izannah Walker, Jules Steiner, Ken Hall, Maggie Bessie, Morphy Auctions

French bisque bebe doll, $18,000, Morphy Auctions

French bisque bebe doll, $18,000, Morphy Auctions Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

April 8, 2013 / Alexander Roux, Antique Furniture, Fountain Elms pattern, Gavels n Paddles, Hawkins pattern, J. & J. W. Meeks, John H. Belter, Ken Hall, Stevens Auction Company

4-piece Meeks parlor suite, $24,150, Stevens Auction

4-piece Meeks parlor suite, $24,150, Stevens Auction Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

April 8, 2013 / Dyottville Glass Works, Gavels n Paddles, George Washington, Henry Clay, Internet and Catalog Auction, Ken Hall, Norman C. Heckler & Co., Zachary Taylor

Washington portrait flask $60,840, Norman C. Heckler

Washington portrait flask $60,840, Norman C. Heckler Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

April 5, 2013 / Amazing Fantasy, comics, Detective Comics, Flying Color Comics, Free comics, J.C. Vaughn, Pop Culture Collecting, Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Award

Free Comic Book Day is May 4

Free Comic Book Day is May 4 Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Each year, the first Saturday in May ...

April 4, 2013 / cocker spaniel, dog graphics, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, M. Timberlake, Matthews Auctions, Vase, Zerolene

Standard glaze portrait vase, $2,640, Matthews Auctions

Standard glaze portrait vase, $2,640, Matthews Auctions Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

April 4, 2013 / Archives International Auctions, Chinese Hunan banknote, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Yu Ning Imperial Bank

Chinese Hunan banknote, $15,220, Archives Int’l

Chinese Hunan banknote, $15,220, Archives Int’l Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

March 27, 2013 / diamonds, Gavels n Paddles, guilloche cross, Kaminski Auctions, Ken Hall, Oriental rugs, Russian Medal, Sino Tabriz, St. Anne

Russian St. Anne medal, $59,000, Kaminski Auctions

Russian St. Anne medal, $59,000, Kaminski Auctions Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...