Original Vampire Literature & Movie Memorabilia are Collectibles to Count On (10/12/12)
When Stephanie Meyer’s vampire-themed romance novel, “Twilight,” was published in 2005, it was an overnight sensation. Cashing in on the … More >>

The Comic Speculator – New Comics Roundup 05/16/2012 (5/15/12)
The Comic Speculator is a blog written by Worthpoint Comic Book “Worthologist” Matt Baum that takes a look at each … More >>

John J. Audubon’s ‘The Birds of America’ Sells for a ‘Bargain’ at $7.9 Million (2/6/12)
As an accredited book appraiser, book dealer, book collector and book lover, I am always thrilled to see a rare … More >>

Unloved Antiques: Those Stacks of Old Books (1/30/12)
In today’s example of an Unloved Antiques, let’s look at something nearly everyone has, almost never throws out and are … More >>

Unloved Antiques: The American Old Family Bible (12/5/11)
Next in this series of “Unloved Antiques” is the American “Old Family Bible.” Most families have one, often said to … More >>

How to Know When Toss-Away Books Could Yield Big Treasures (11/14/11)
We’ve all seen piles of old and broken books at estate sales; the spines are stripped off, the covers are … More >>

Collecting First Editions: When Firsts Aren’t Really First at All (8/29/11)
Why are first editions so collectible? Unless an author is already acclaimed, first editions are usually printed in a small … More >>

Famous Classics and What They’re Worth – ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ (2/21/11)
Books that can sell for $100,000 or more at auction are rare indeed. They are purchased by museums, libraries and … More >>

What is My Antique Worth? Simplifying Appraisal Values (9/14/10)
Did you know that a single item can have several different appraised values? In fact, when you “Ask a … More >>

Pictures that Illustrate Thousands of Words: Collecting Original Illustrative Art (9/7/10)
Some book collectors collect books based solely on the illustrations, and for good reason. Many books from the late … More >>