Massive entertainment auction holds Charlie Chaplin’s driver’s license, President Kennedy’s rocking chair

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Julien’s Auctions holding Hollywood Legends auction March 31-April 1 in Beverly Hills. Highlights include artifacts from the Golden Age of Hollywood to Superman including Charlie Chaplin iconic cane, Clark Gable’s riding jacket from “Gone With The Wind” and screen used tablets from “The Ten Commandments.” Read More +

Vendors say sales remain strong at San Francisco Antiquarian Book, Print & Paper Fair 2012

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For 24 years, the San Francisco Antiquarian Book Print and Paper Fair has drawn bibliophiles together to refine their collections. The fair was Feb. 4-5, 2012. The report from Fair exhibitors was positive. Rosemarie Rustico of San Francisco’s W C Antiques described the first day as “killer busy.” The second day was a bit easier (Super Bowl XLVI might have had something to do with that). Read More +

The Milhous Collection’s extraordinary music machines and antique automobiles offered Feb. 24-25, 2012

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One of the world’s finest private museums, the Milhous Collection, will be offered during a multi-day sale in late February in Boca Raton, Fla.

RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, is handling the sale comprised of over five decades of judicious collecting by brothers Bob & Paul Milhous. The extraordinary collection features an unparalleled series of mechanical musical instruments, automobiles and collectibles, handpicked from around the world and representing the ‘best of the very best’. Read More +