Publishers Corner: January 2016

advertisements, Antique, catalogues, documentation, Israel Sack, photos, Talk of the Trade

100 Years Ago in History “There is still another benefit to be derived from the collecting of antiques and that is the mental pleasure and satisfaction of discovery and ownership.” ...

Publisher's Corner: December 2015

Albert B. (A.B.) Wells, Brimfield, Dining, dinners, Family, Family meals, History Museum, Holidays, Maxine Carter-Lome, New England, Old Sturbridge Village, Talk of the Trade

From Our Holiday Table to Yours Holiday dinner at my grandparents’ house when I was growing up meant the privilege of eating in the Dining Room, a formal, imposing, and ...

Publisher's Corner: November 2015

Advertising, autographs, banners, bumper stickers, buttons, cartoons, Columns, Maxine Carter-Lome, November, pamphlets, Photographs, Politics, posters, Talk of the Trade, Vote, Voting

Welcome to the Month of November Every November we go to the polls to exercise our constitutional right to affirm, adjust, or repeal the people, parties, and ideals that define ...

Publisher's Corner: October 2015

Antique Show, collectors, Flea Market, Maxine Carter-Lome, picking, Shopping, Talk of the Trade

"Picking" Versus "Shopping" Your Next Find Although we are both collectors, my husband and I have different philosophies and approaches when it comes to where and how we like to ...

Publisher's Corner: September 2015

Augusta Auction, Brimfield, classic, Maxine Carter-Lome, Styling, Talk of the Trade, Textile, vintage

Styling the Word Vintage Recently I had the opportunity to attend Augusta Auctions' May pre-Brimfield Auction, and the Vintage Fashion & Antique Textile Show at the start of July Brimfield ...

Publisher's Corner: August 2015

autographs, Baseball, baseball cards, conventions, Mickey Mantle, New York City, NYC, Sports, sports memorabilia, Talk of the Trade

Thank You, Mickey! When I was selling off my grandfather's autographs, by far the most popular items - in terms of interest and value - came from his sports collection ...

Publisher's Corner: July 2015

America, American, Fred Harvey, Maxine Carter-Lome, Publishing, Road Trip, Route 66, Talk of the Trade, U.S. Route 66

The "Road Trip" Immortalized in literature, song, and movies, the road trip is as American as apple pie, baseball, and hot dogs. We all have stories of family road trips ...

Publisher’s Corner: June 2015

cell phones, collectors, dealers, enthusiasts, Google, iPad, iPhone, Journal of Antiques, Mobile content, mobile site, redesign, tablets, Talk of the Trade, web site

Is your web site mobile? Recently we at The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles went through a redesign and repurposing of our web site in an effort to provide dealers, ...

Publisher’s Corner: May 2015

Batman, Comic books, Hockey Olympics, live auctions, Long Island, Maxine Carter-Lome, Philip Weiss, Talk of the Trade

The Live Experience Recently I received a letter from a reader who had attended a Philip Weiss auction on Long Island back in February. It started with, “Remember High Noon? ...

Publisher's Corner: April 2015

Boston Symphony Orchestra, Brimfield, Brimfield Flea Market, Sturbridge MA, Talk of the Trade, Tanglewood

Living & Working in the Field of Dreams Living in Sturbridge now and publishing this magazine, talk of the Brimfield antique shows surrounds me. For locals it is a love-hate ...

Publisher's Corner: March 2015

Talk of the Trade

By Maxine Carter-Lome A Lifetime of Autographs Anyone who knew my Grandfather Neil Carter knew about his hobby collecting autographs. It was a pastime that consumed much of his life, ...

Publishers Corner: February 2015

Antiquing, Bed & Breakfast, Family, History, Maxine Carter-Lome, Talk of the Trade, Travel

By Maxine Carter-Lome A Generational Experience, February 2015 One of the things I love most about being the new publisher of The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles is the chance ...