Ten Things You Didn't Know: Little Golden Books
A lot has changed since Little Golden Books became a staple of childhood more than 75 years ago, but they remain some of the most popular children’s books ever published.
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Ten Things You Didn't Know: Ansel Adams
In the latest Ten Things You Didn't Know column we explore the life of the late Ansel Adams, considered by many to be the pioneer of modern nature photography. April 22, 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of his death.
Collect and use vintage barware
TV shows like ‘Mad Men,’ and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ have made collecting vintage barware popular for young and old alike.
What you need to know to collect Mardi Gras invitations
Did you realize we're in the midst of carnival season, and Mardi Gras is just a few weeks away? Within all the revelry of this season are many many secret traditions, including Mardi Gras invitations.
Wave Crest pipe holder, unmarked, claims $13,000
A gorgeous Wave Crest Native American-themed pipe holder plaque soared to $13,000 and a Wave Crest panel marked C.F. Monroe changed hands for $8,500 at an auction hosted by Woody Auction Sept. 7-8 in Douglass, Kansas.
Collectibles auction offers porcelain signs, vintage advertising
Owner of Sedona’s Clear Creek Trading Company had acquired a massive collection, including art, antique firearms, an antique copper moonshine still, antique axes and more. It is up for bids in a 1,000-lot collectibles auction.
American Brilliant Cut Glass up for auction Oct. 20
The lifetime American Brilliant Cut Glass (ABCG) and Brilliant Period Cut Glass (BPCG) collection of Jean Rex of California will be sold without reserve on Saturday, Oct. 20, by Woody Auction in Douglass, Kansas.
Illinois militaria auction offers more than 300 grenades
Donley Auctions, an auction house in Northern Illinois, has announced an upcoming auction of Guns and Military items including more than 300 grenades.
Valuable, rare stamps up for auction Oct. 3
Estimates for the individual items in the October 3 rare stamp auction hosted by Siegel Auctions range from $5,000 to $1 million.
Classic Shooting Gallery Targets
Legendary collection of vintage shooting gallery targets takes center stage at Soulis Auctions in September. Early collectors Richard and Valerie Tucker embraced the targets, calling them 'iron as art.'