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American History February Anniversaries
February 1 National Freedom Day Black History Month February 2 Groundhog Day February 4 George Washington elected the first President of the united States of America (1789) Founding of the USO (1941) February 5 1971 – Astronauts land on the moon in the Apollo 14 (insignia pictured) mission. February 7 1962 – The United States bans all Cuban imports and […]
The Appraiser’s Diary: The Collecting Instinct
By Rachel Hoffman In the depth of the subconscious mind, everyone wants to collect and preserve something. Collecting objects is one of the oldest forms of human activity. A normal child is born with a collecting “instinct.” Every boy’s box of stamps, coins, and toy cars confirms this notion — as does every girl’s jewelry box or shelf of dolls […]
Keeping Cupid Busy
By Michael Remas The Holiday of Love, that ancient custom that keeps Cupid busy linking the world’s lovers, is upon us again – Valentine’s Day. Men buy greeting cards, flowers and chocolates for their sweethearts, the gals select ties for their fellows, and kids send valentines to their “secret pals,” favorite teachers and parents in a custom that will find […]
Sporting Prints Once a Hot Collectible
By Anne Gilbert During the 1920s and thirties English sporting prints were a status symbol and cost several hundred dollars. If you had the original oil prices were in the thousands. Hundreds of prints and restrikes were made, These days they are still being made and prices can range from $20 t0 $100 depending on the quality and the subject. […]
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