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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 >>

Old Trunk Reveals Curious Little House Treasure (2/1/11)

You just never know what you might find in a forgotten trunk. A WorthPoint client recently bought an old … 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 >>

The Origin of the Chocolate Easter Bunny – Collecting Antique Chocolate Molds (3/29/10)

A 12-inch T. C. Weygant and Company mold of a rabbit holding his hat. This mold is noted for its fine detail.

How can we think of Easter without a chocolate bunny? Today, the foil-wrapped confections are mass-produced by the hundreds of … More >>

Minor Book Repairs – Sprucing Up Your Old Friends (2/18/10)

It is okay to do some minor maintenance on some old books, like that beloved Hardy Boys copy you’ve had since the 7th grade.

Favorite old books are like friends. But they can start to show wear with handling and age. While restoration of … More >>

Buyer Beware: Recognizing the Different Types of New ‘Antiques’ (2/8/10)

This is an example of Franciscan Apple—one of the most popular dinnerware patterns ever made. I was introduced in 1940, and because it is still in production today, you need to be able to tell the difference in vintage Franciscan Apple and more modern items.

The popularity of antiques and collectibles has naturally resulted in the creation of copies. It’s a sad fact that almost … More >>

Caring for Old Books: Top 10 Dos and Don’ts (1/12/10)

A vintage book’s value can vary tremendously based simply on its condition. For a particularly rare and collectible book, the … More >>

Displaying Your Collections: Thinking Beyond the Shelf (12/22/09)

A collection of vintage rug beaters are displayed on the walls of the staircase. Don’t constrict where you display your collections by sticking to shelves.

You’ve spent years compiling your collection, finding one-of-a-kind pieces at auctions and estate sales, driving across the country to attend … More >>

The King of the Macabre: Edgar Allan Poe Offers Various Avenues of Collectibles (10/26/09)

Edgar Allen Poe offers various avenues of collectibles.

As the undisputed father of terror and the grotesque, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) wrote more than 150 poems, essays and … More >>

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