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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.

November 26, 2012 / Beatles, Frank Zappa watercolor painting, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Oceanside NY, Philip Weiss

Beatles 1966 painting, $155,250, Philip Weiss

Beatles 1966 painting, $155,250, Philip Weiss Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A painting done ...

November 14, 2012 / ComicLink, Hal Foster Tarzan Original, Harris Levey, J.C. Vaughn, Jonathan Levey, Pop Culture Collecting, Rare Comic Art

More Tarzan: Rare Hal Foster Tarzan Original Strip Art Discovered

More Tarzan: Rare Hal Foster Tarzan Original Strip Art Discovered Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Our previous column was ...

November 13, 2012 / Capbell's Condensed Vegetable Soup sign, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Matthews Auctions LLC, Sinclair Aircraft, Studebaker Cars-Trucks sign

Sinclair Aircraft sign, $19,800, Matthews

Sinclair Aircraft sign, $19,800, Matthews Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare Sinclair Aircraft ...

November 6, 2012 / American Bottle Auctions, Civil War Era, Fine Old Port, Gavels n Paddles, Kelly's Old Cabin Bitters Bottle, Ken Hall, S.B. Rothenberg

Kelly’s Old Cabin bottle, $45,360, American Bottle

Kelly’s Old Cabin bottle, $45,360, American Bottle Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Kelly’s ...

October 29, 2012 / Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Christie's, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Petrus vintage 2000, Vintage Wine

Case of vintage wine, $42,350, Christie's

Case of vintage wine, $42,350, Christie's One case (12 bottles) of vintage 1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild wine sold for $42,350 in ...

October 29, 2012 / Audubon studio proof, Chicago IL, Fine books and Manuscrips Auction, Gavels n Paddles, James Audubon, Ken Hall, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, The Great Blue Heron

Audubon studio proof, $85,400, Leslie Hindman

Audubon studio proof, $85,400, Leslie Hindman A rare studio proof of The Great Blue Heron (Plate CCXI), by the renowned ...

October 25, 2012 / Antique glazed Pottery Urns, Gavels n Paddles, Henry Weiss, Ken Hall, Michaan's, Thomas Gorham

Glazed pottery urns, $12,870, Michaan's

Glazed pottery urns, $12,870, Michaan's A pair of monumental glazed pottery floor urns, signed on the base Henry Weiss and ...

October 25, 2012 / Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Marklin castle, Richard Opfer's auction gallery, RSL Auction, Timonium MD

Marklin 3-tiered castle, $28,175, RSL Auction

Marklin 3-tiered castle, $28,175, RSL Auction A Marklin three-tiered castle, made circa 1895, with a parade ground that would have ...

October 25, 2012 / Antique Madame Alaxander Dolls, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Theriault's

Madame Alexander set, $88,000, Theriault's

Madame Alexander set, $88,000, Theriault's A six-doll “mystery portrait doll” set by Madame Alexander created in 1951 sold for $88,000 ...

October 25, 2012 / Antique Louis Vuitton Trunk, Gavels n Paddles, James D Julia, Ken Hall, Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton trunk, $34,500, James D. Julia

Louis Vuitton trunk, $34,500, James D. Julia An early 20th century French-made Louis Vuitton wardrobe steamer trunk sold for $34,500 ...

October 25, 2012 / Antique advertising and mechanical music, Antique Vending Machine, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, morphy's auctions, Stollwerck and Chiclets

Antique vending machine – $28,200 – Morphy's Auctions

Antique vending machine, $28,200, Morphy's Auctions An antique Stollwerck and Chiclets porcelain and wood back vending machine, designed to dispense ...

October 17, 2012 / Britains Air Corps, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Old Toy Soldiers

Britains Air Corps set, $5,860, Old Toy Soldiers

Britains Air Corps set, $5,860, Old Toy Soldiers A Britains 16-piece U.S. Army Air Corps toy soldier set (#1905, 1940-1941 ...

October 17, 2012 / cowan's auctions, Gavels n Paddles, kangxi chargers

Pair of Kangxi Chargers - $274,500 at Cowan's Auctions

Pair of Kangxi chargers – $274,500 – Cowan's Auctions

Pair of Kangxi chargers - $274,500 - Cowan's Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles / Sept. 2012 Recent Auction Results From Near ...

September 29, 2012 / Empire Gasoline Sign, Gavels n Paddles, Matthews Auctions LLC, Texaco Marine Lubricants

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Empire Gasoline sign – $10,450 – Matthews

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Empire Gasoline sign - $10,450 - Matthews Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

September 5, 2012 / Charles M Schulz Museum, Guinness World Record, Joe Wos, Otakon, Pop Culture Collecting, ToonSeum

Recent and Upcoming Events at GEM

RECENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS AT GEM The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - September 2012 By J.C. Vaughn July proved ...

August 23, 2012 / black history month, DC Comics, exhibit, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, Marvel, Pop Culture Collecting

GEM Presents: Milestones

GEM Presents: Milestones - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - August 2012 Up until now there has been no serious ...

August 23, 2012 / Cambridge, Collecting Old & Rare Books, Grandma's Old Books, Maryland, Mills Antiques

Collecting Old & Rare Books: Grandma's Old Books

Collecting Old & Rare Books: Grandma's Old Books - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - August 2012 by James ...

July 31, 2012 / Avengers, Captain America, comics, Fantastic Four, Journey Into Mystery, Marvel, Pop Culture Collecting, Spider-Man, Tales of Suspense, Todd McFarlane, X-Men

Spider-Man cover Art brings $657,250 in Heritage Auctions’ World Record-shattering $10.47+ million Comics and Comic Art Auction

Spider-Man cover Art brings $657,250 in Heritage Auctions’ World Record-shattering $10.47+ million Comics and Comic Art Auction - The Journal ...

July 30, 2012 / auction results, Avengers, comics, Daredevil, Fantastic Four, Journey Into Mystery, Marvel, Pacific Coast, Pop Culture Collecting, silver age, Strange Tales, X-Men

9.8-Graded X-Men #1 Highlight of Silver Age Marvel Collection at Heritage Auction

9.8-Graded X-Men #1 Highlight of Silver Age Marvel Collection at Heritage Auction - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - ...

September 23, 2006 / Baltimore, Features, GEM, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, Maryland, Pop Culture Collecting

A Sneak Preview of Geppi’s Entertainment Museum at Camden Yards

Sneak Preview of Geppi’s Entertainment Museum at Camden Yards - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - September 2006 Baltimore, Maryland ...