By Henry J. Pratt Surely, trillions of words have been written and published about antiques and collectibles, as well as the men and women hobbyists across the country who buy, hold and sell interesting items from America’s yesteryear. One dictionary definition of the word “collector” reads: “A person or thing that collects items…such as stamps.” That really doesn’t tell us […]
A. Comics and collectibles are still being produced. B. Was devised by Walt Disney Studios as an antagonist for Mickey Mouse, then gradually phased out when Mickey turned into a bigger than anticipated superstar. C. Accompanied Charles Lindbergh as a lucky mascot on his famous solo flight across the Atlantic in 1926. D. Was an obscure comics character discovered by […]
By Barry Krause Letter openers have been known since the 18th century, but became a popular tool after envelopes were mass produced starting in the mid-19th century when postage rates were reduced for letters mailed inside envelopes. Before that time, almost all letters were simply folded to leave a blank portion where the address was written and postmarks applied, and […]
Civic and arts leaders on Saturday, June 8 officially dedicated the newly christened Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. Formerly known as Verizon Hall, the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra is now named in honor of Anderson, the late singer, Civil Rights icon and Philadelphia legend. The home of the Philadelphia Orchestra was formerly known as Verizon Hall, but […]
By Randy Gardner Though they aren’t found for sale as frequently as chipped stone artifacts like arrowheads and knives, ground stone axes have a strong following among buyers of prehistoric artifacts. On the rare occasions when they’re offered for sale, especially large or well formed axes can sell for one to five hundred dollars. By definition, ground axes are made […]
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