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Two Historic Lots Relating to Gen. George Armstrong Custer to Cross the Block
A collection of Gen. George Armstrong Custer’s 7th Michigan Cavalry Civil War materials is expected to draw the interest of military and Custer historians when it goes up for auction on March 11-12 in...
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Collecting JFK: Reviewing the Dave Powers Kennedy Presidential Auction
This 1960 campaign poster “Kennedy for President / Leadership for the 60’s,” measuring 44 by 28 inches, brought $2,250 at the Presidential Auction at John McInnis Auction Gallery, held earlier this...
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Estate Executors’ Headaches: Finding Value in a Collection
Is a bowl of matchbooks just a bowl of matchbooks, or is it a collection? (Photo: alissabell.com) We are a society of collectors. From bottle caps to art to old newspapers, our collections fill the...
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Collecting U.S. Military Medals: The Value is in the Brooch
Lieutenant Audie Murphy, seen here in dress uniform, has been called “the most decorated soldier in World War Two.” Among the medals he is wearing is the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service...
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Auction Report: World War I Squadron Insignia, Archive Take Top-Lot Honors
Lt. Paul Green’s(French Escardille 131-Bomber Group 4 World War I aircraft insignia fetched $13,200. BOUCKVILLE, N.Y. — A World War I squadron insignia and archive pertaining to American pilot Lt. Paul...
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Imperial Russian Garde Du Corps Officer’s Helmet Hammers for $17,050 At Mohawk
This Imperial Russian Garde du Corps officer’s helmet, made between 1900 and 1917, realized $17,050 in a live and Internet sale auction that went online in early November and ended Dec. 6-7, 2013, at...
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Only ‘Double’ RAF Distinguished Flying Cross Awarded to Indian Pilot under Gavel
The medals and other items belong to Roy Air Force Squadron Leader Karun Krishna “Jumbo” Majumdar, including the only “Double” Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to an Indian pilot, will go on auction...
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Collecting the Royals: Kings, Queens and Pretenders to the Throne
His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX of Thailand recently passed away after 70 years on the throne, the longest serving contemporary monarch. This 1947 photo of him sold in 2013 for more than $300...
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World War Two Memorabilia Collecting is not a Quick Learn
World War Two-era newspapers are wonderful to have, but don’t bring a lot of money because there were so many printed and saved. I have found that issues depicting important events bring more money if...
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Collecting the Police: Badges? Of Course We Need Those Stinkin’ Badges
This original vintage decommissioned out of service City of New York Police Badge sold for $6,160 on eBay in 2016. Normally the police come looking for you. But there is a dedicated group of folks...
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