Ephemera
The Hobo News Was Newspaper Devoted to Hobo Culture
New York paper from 1937, written by hobos for hobos, had a surprisingly long print run, was a hit during World War II, and even once drew acclaimed author W. Somerset Maugham to write a story.
Vinegar Valentines: When Love Turns Sour
Victorian vinegar valentines were heartfelt insults given in the anti-spirit of Valentine's Day.
Right On Track
From lanterns to station signs, locomotive nameplates to china, and headlights to whistles, railroadiana collectors steam into 50th year dedicated to all things railroad.
Hateful Things
David Pilgrim and the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia use objects of intolerance to teach tolerance and promote social justice
New Year's Baby Hitching to War
Sale of acclaimed illustrator Joseph Christian Leyendecker's 1943 war-time classic gives birth to a heartwarming story at Heritage Auctions event.
Bidders Clamor for Certified Copy of Vampirella #1
Heritage Auctions' sale devoted exclusively to certified magazines is enormously popular with collectors, shows there’s demand for this niche.
America's largest ephemera fair opens March 16-17
Ephemera/39 is an ephemera fair sponsored by The Ephemera Society of America. It will provide a close look at original historic documents.
Robert Indiana ‘B’ may fetch $90,000
One of just three acrylic on canvas paintings of the letter ‘B’ by Pop Artist Robert Indiana (American, 1928-2018), plus several lithographs signed by the artist, will be part of Weiss Auctions’ Jan. 23-24 sale.
Rock star's music memorabilia coming to auction
Glittery vintage platform shoes, an uncommon Chickering concert piano, concert-used instruments, all from the collection Brad Delp, former lead singer of the band Boston, is coming up for auction.
Dylan's 1963 Martin guitar brings $396,000
An acoustic Martin guitar owned and played by Bob Dylan during the 1960s and '70s sold for $396,000 during Heritage Auctions' Nov. 11 Entertainment and Music Memorabilia auction.
Hake’s: Five decades of stimulating collecting zeal
In a recent Knowing Your Business column, I connected with Ted Hake and Alex Winter, founder and president, respectively of Hake's Americana, to discuss Hake's marking 50 years in business.
Beatles-used gear is Mount Everest of memorabilia
There's no question that The Beatles' popularity is something of legend, and auction results of Beatles-used gear confirms popularity among collectors. Noah Fleisher, author of The Beatles: Fab Finds of the Fab Four explores this facet of Beatles memorabilia with collecting expert Andy Babiuk.
Virgil Earp-signed Tombstone brothel license could bring $10K
An important collection of early Tombstone, Arizona, ephemera will be offered for sale at Heritage Auctions June 11, including rare and authentic Wild West documents.
