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A Look Inside the May 2025 Issue of Kovels Antique Trader

Discover what’s inside the May issue, from the Show of Shows military event to figural jewelry and fine art, along with a heartfelt farewell to beloved editor Paul Kennedy.

Antique Trader StaffUpdated Apr 30, 2025 5:27 AM PDT

Early L.S. Lowry Painting, Purchased for £10, Fetches £805K

Lost in Translation, Found in the Basement: Prototype Chinese Typewriter Unearthed

Charizard Ignites the Auction Scene: Rare Pokémon Card Fetches Six-Figures at Auction

Elton’s Tiffany Treasure Shines Bright at Glasgow Auction

Diana’s Dresses Dazzle at MoPOP: A Royal Fashion Exhibit Like No Other

News

Pop Culture Dutch Municipality Likely Threw Away 46 Artworks, Including Warhol’s Royal Portrait

News From the Editor: Because Paul Said So

News A Look Inside the April Issue of Kovels Antique Trader

Books Little Prince, Big Value: Book Found at Thrift Store Appraised on Antiques Roadshow

Auction News

Auctions Words Before the Iceberg: Rare Titanic Letter Breaks Records

There’s a new auction record for a letter written aboard the Titanic. This one is all the more special because its writer survived—and showed a little prescience.

Elizabeth Heineman

Auctions I Know You Are, But What Am I…Sold?Kele Johnson

Auctions Escaping the Ordinary: Houdini Memorabilia enchants Collectors Elizabeth Heineman

This Auction’s Gonna Be Wild: Maurice Sendak’s Art Up for Grabs

This Auction’s Gonna Be Wild: Maurice Sendak’s Art Up for Grabs

Star Wars Day 2025 – Episode V: The Auction Strikes Back

Star Wars Day 2025 – Episode V: The Auction Strikes Back

Lincoln in Focus: Rare Restored Glass Plate Image of Abraham Lincoln Up for Auction

Lincoln in Focus: Rare Restored Glass Plate Image of Abraham Lincoln Up for Auction

This Rare Beer Can Just Sold for Over $100,000—Here’s Why

This Rare Beer Can Just Sold for Over $100,000—Here’s Why

Saved from the Flames: Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham Takes Center Stage in a Star-Studded Rock Memorabilia Auction

Saved from the Flames: Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham Takes Center Stage in a Star-Studded Rock Memorabilia Auction

Hake’s Soars to $2.2M with Star Wars, Comics & Collectible Grails

Hake’s Soars to $2.2M with Star Wars, Comics & Collectible Grails

Renoir or Not? $12 Drawing Sparks Six-Figure Buzz

Renoir or Not? $12 Drawing Sparks Six-Figure Buzz

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