Books
The Sad But True Story of Rudolph
How did a despondent copywriter, mired in the darkness of his own life, manage to create a holiday classic of perseverance and hope? Discover the uplifting story behind "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' Sells for Record $417K
The first edition of the debut novel is now the most expensive book on the boy wizard ever sold and the most expensive commercially published work of fiction in the 20th century.
A Misprint in a Bible From 1631 Endorses Hanky-Panky
The rare and valuable 'Wicked Bible' omits 'not' from commandment, 'Thou shall not commit adultery.'
The Charming World of Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and other stories by the celebrated English author and illustrator are still popular today.
How To Identify Hummel Trademarks
You can easily identify your Hummel figurines using this illustrated guide to major trademarks.
Mark Bellomo and The Toys That Made Him
Once considered the domain of nerds and geeks, Mark Bellomo has built a very cool career out of the toys that defined his childhood.
Ted Hake Still Presses All The Right Buttons
Collector, author and historian, Ted Hake practically invented the pop culture collecting world with his groundbreaking auction business in the late 1960s. The Father of Pop reflects on how it all came to be.
The Religious History of Hummel Figurines
How did a young Franciscan sister help launch one of the most successful and recognizable collectibles in history? The story of Berta Hummel and the history of her namesake figurines are forever intertwined.
Terry Kovel, the Grande Dame of Antiques
At 92, Terry Kovel remains an enduring icon in the Antiques and Collectibles field. How did she and her late husband, Ralph, make the hobby accessible for millions? Terry shares their secret.
Volk-Weiss Launches Toy Book Imprint
TV and film producer's Nacelle Co. dives into publishing with pop history, toy and nostalgia driven book line.
We Are Santa
A warm and delightful new book assures us that even in difficult times that, yes Virginia, there is a Santa – lots of them. And they are as wonderful as you imagined.
Once Upon A Time
The children's books collection of bibliophile Justin Schiller illustrates the joy and adventure of his rare finds on the eve of its sale at Heritage Auctions.
Buttons They Stand Behind
From the rarest of the rare to everybody's favorite cartoon beagle, pin-back button experts and authors Ted Hake and Christen Carter share some of their favorite buttons.
Celebrating Pin-Back Buttons
Long before social media became the most popular platform for self-expression, there was the humble pin-back button. After 125 years the button – as political statement, punch line, conversation piece and souvenir – remains a pint-sized dynamo.
Button Power: 125 Years of Saying It With Buttons
A bright and visually captivating new book, with the help of more than 1,500 images of pin-back buttons, captures the big and small moments that define us as a country.
