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1877 "General Geological Map of Colorado"

New to our shop is this 1877 "General Geological Map of Colorado" by F.V. Hayden, and lithographed by Julius Bien. Read more about this interesting map.

JFK and James Bond

President John F. Kennedy was a fan of Ian Fleming’s spy novels, and helped propel him to fame in the American market.

Understanding Inscribed Books and Their Importance in Book Collecting

Read about how inscriptions in books bring great value, and help solve the puzzle of provenance in many cases.

American Eagle Carver George Strapf

A patriotic work, this hand-carved wooden eagle by American artist George Strapf is a stunning example of early Pennsylvanian craftsmanship. The carving dates to the end of the turn of the 20th cen...

Stunning Vintage Silver with an Airplane Theme

Thanks to the success of the Wright Brothers and the later design of fixed wing airplanes, hunger and fascination for all things aviation found its way to popular 20th century design, from advertis...

How to Care for Your Framed Piece at Home

We discuss conservation framing and why it's important to use this process and archival materials to protect our antique collections. We also give you quick tips on how to hang, clean, and care for...

The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

Stephen Douglas touted his Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 as a peaceful settlement of national issues, but what it produced was a prelude to the Civil War. The conflict over slavery in the territory o...

What Is a Lithograph and How Is It Made?

Since its invention in the late 18th century, Lithography has enthralled artists and the public alike but how exactly is a lithograph made? How is it different from other prints? Commercial printin...

Happy Flag Day

Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14th and commemorates the adoption of the American flag. Read this week's blog to see just how special this holiday really is! Happy Flag Day.

Here's What's New!

We’ve got new goodies! Check out our brief list of new-in pieces that just hit the shelves (or walls). Take a look at some of our favorite new additions on this week’s blog!