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The Spy Story to End All Spy Stories: The Success of Casino Royale

Casino Royale was the first of Ian Fleming's many Bond adventures. Read more about this title and the collectible nature of the first edition.

Harper's Weekly's Civil War Reporting

By 1860 the circulation of Harper's Weekly reached 200,000 and it became the nation’s most influential newspaper.

19th Century Broadside Printings of the Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation enjoyed numerous broadside treatments, from simple printings of the text to those with complex illustrations. They presented 19th century illustrators with an opportun...

Admiral Richard E. Byrd: An American Explorer and Icon

In commemoration of one of America’s greatest polar explorers, Admiral Richard E. Byrd, American watch company Kobold created a watch bearing the legendary explorer’s name. Read more about this rug...

Baseball Season Has Begun!

Baseball is back! The start of the baseball season is synonymous with the start of summer. Get excited for the baseball season with these incredible baseball-themed antiques and collectables.

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...

Lost Wax Bronze Casting

The lost wax method dates to the 3rd millennium BC and has sustained few changes since then. Although the method is over 6,000 years old, the lost wax method had a resurgence among European sculpto...

Flags of the First American Centennial

America’s first Centennial was cause for great celebration. Read about the flags and ephemera that were produced as part of this grand celebration.

Antique Decorative Folding Fans

We recently acquired four beautiful antique folding fans- a decorative form of ephemera with a rich history. Decorated fans date back to as early as 3000 BC, and have been both a beautiful piece of...

Influential Women of the Sky and Space

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate and remember the great and powerful achievements of women throughout history and today. Two women who have made an impact on women’s achievements are Amel...