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Program #1108
Tucson, Arizona - Hour Two
Tucson Convention Center
PBS airdate: Monday, September 1, 2008 at 8pm ET (check local listings)
It’s 104 degrees in the shade as ANTIQUES continues its visit to Tucson, Arizona. ROADSHOW experts at the Tucson Convention Center continue their own tradition of discovering hidden treasure, including a vibrant nineteenth-century Navajo chief’s blanket; a […]
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Antiques Roadshow August 2008 Listings
Posted July 15th, 2008
by Antiques Roadshow of Antiques Roadshow's Website in Antiques-Collectibles, Appraisers, Books, Fine Art, Guns, Jewelry, Media, Toys
Program #1013
Providence, Rhode Island - Hour One
Rhode Island Convention Center
PBS airdate: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 8pm ET (check local listings)
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW host Mark L. Walberg welcomes viewers to Providence, Rhode Island, where he and appraiser Chris Mitchell head for the Ocean State’s storied coastline and onward to Rose Island Lighthouse near Newport for a […]
Bloomsbury Auctions Sees An Increase Of 35% In Sales So Far This Year
Posted July 11th, 2008
by Bloomsbury Auction of Bloomsbury Auction's Website in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, Books, International-Auctions, New-York-Auctions
Bloomsbury Auctions Sees An Increase Of 35% In Sales So Far This Year
Results Benefit From Expansion Of New Departments And The Value Of Lots Offered
London, July 7th 2008 - Bloomsbury Auctions, the world’s leading auction house for books and works on paper, today reported an impressive 35% increase over the same […]
London’s Latin Quarter Comes to The Chelsea Book Fair
Posted July 11th, 2008
by Antiquarian Booksellers Association of Antiquarian Booksellers Association's Website in Antiques-Collectibles, Associations, Books
London’s Latin Quarter Comes to The Chelsea Book Fair
The Chelsea Book Fair is an annual favourite amongst those ‘in the know.’ As the Chairman Roger Treglown succinctly says, ‘It doesn’t matter what your interest, you are bound to find a book about it at Chelsea!’ The Fair enjoys a reputation for its […]
Magic Collection Of Jay Marshall At Auction
Posted July 3rd, 2008
by Potter and Potter Auctions of Potter and Potter Auctions's Website in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, Books, Kentucky-Auctions, Paper-Ephemera, Toys
Jay Marshall’s legendary collection of Magicana is still trying to find a new home. In May, 2007, a small portion of Marshall’s horde was auctioned off at the annual Magic Collectors’ Weekend in suburban Chicago. The sale grossed nearly $300,000.
For those that missed an opportunity to bid last year, another is […]
Munch, Picasso And Hirst And Bloomsbury
Posted July 1st, 2008
by Bloomsbury Auction of Bloomsbury Auction's Website in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, Books, Fine Art, International-Auctions
Bloomsbury Auctions‘ thriving 20th Century Prints sales have become part of the fabric of London’s summer Modern and Contemporary Prints sales. On 2nd and 3rd July the expert in charge and head of department, Alexander Hayter has put together a stimulating and diverse 635 lot sale; it encompasses fresh […]
Ford Motor company Issue Major Recall
Posted June 18th, 2008
by Gail Taylor of Gail Taylor's Website in Antiques-Collectibles, Books, China-Dinnerware, Clocks, Coins, Crystal, Fine Art, Furniture, Glass-Glassware, Jewelry, Lighting, Linens, Other Links, Pottery
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June 18, 2008
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(765) 855-5551
WEBB’S ANTIQUE MALL
July 19-27, 2008 Celebration
Centerville, IN
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for all models and years of a trademark car. Ford is recalling all existing Model T’s for the Centennial T Party to be held in Richmond, IN July 21-28.
(RICHMOND, IN) The Model T […]
Christie’s Important Scientific Books: The Richard Green Library
Posted June 17th, 2008
Christie’s Important Scientific Books: The Richard Green Library
New York - Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Sale no: 2013 - Top Ten
[All sold prices include buyer’s premium]
Sold:
$11,019,688
£5,622,289
€7,109,476
Lots Sold: 289
Lots Offered: 346
Sold by Lot: 84%
Sold by $: 97%
Exchange Rate: £ = $1.96 / € = $1.55
Lot
Description
Estimate ($)
Purchase Price
Buyer
60
Copernicus, Nicolaus, De […]
Bloomsbury Auctions Launches Photographs Department in New York
Posted June 11th, 2008
by Bloomsbury Auction of Bloomsbury Auction's Website in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, Books, New-York-Auctions
Bloomsbury Auctions Launches Photographs Department in New York
THE WORLD’S LEADING AUCTION HOUSE FOR RARE BOOKS AND WORKS ON PAPER HIRES FORMER GALLERY AND AUCTION STAFF WITH RENOWNED EXPERTISE TO DEVELOP PHOTOGRAPHY SALES.
New York, NY - June 9, 2008 - Bloomsbury Auctions announced today the launch of their Photographs Department in […]
Two-Day Sale At Philip Weiss Auctions Realizes A Record $5.2 Million As Rare Stamps, Peanuts Comic Strips And More Bring Dizzying Prices
Posted May 29th, 2008
by Ken Hall of Ken Hall's Website in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, Books, New-York-Auctions, Paper-Ephemera
TWO-DAY SALE AT PHILIP WEISS AUCTIONS REALIZES A RECORD $5.2 MILLION AS RARE STAMPS, PEANUTS COMIC STRIPS AND MORE BRING DIZZYING PRICES
The top lot was an exceptionally rare vertical coil pair of 1908 2-cent stamps that brought $644,100
(Oceanside, N.Y.) - Rare stamps, original “Peanuts” comic strips, rare books, autographs and more combined for a dizzying […]
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