American Association for State and Local History

JUNE 17, 2024

Corey Award For more than 75 years, AASLH has given Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people. This week we are announcing the 2024 Leadership in History Award recipients.

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WorthPoint

JULY 3, 2024

Zelda Games Of course, the games would be the most logical starting point for collecting The Legend of Zelda. Naturally, an original sealed copy of the 1986 original costs an astronomical amount of money these days—a first-edition 1987 North American release sold for $600,000 in 2022. The most valuable is the “Link on Epona” statue.

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WorthPoint

JULY 5, 2025

million back in 2022, making today’s sale look like a “bargain” by comparison. This card remains the Holy Grail of post-WWII sports collectibles, both for its scarcity and its lore, especially given the famous story of Sy Berger dumping unsold cases into the Atlantic. Goldin pointed out that a well-centered PSA 7 is rare, and a PSA 9.5

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WorthPoint

MAY 4, 2024

After Madeleine Albright (1937–2022) criticized Saddam Hussein when she was the US Ambassador to the United Nations, his poet-in-residence called her an “unparalleled serpent.” On May 7, Freeman’s | Hindman is presenting The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Freeman’s | Hindman , estimate: $200–$300.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 1, 2024

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are ringing in spring with some fantastic collectibles, including a bionic-themed pinball machine, a Chinese rank badge, classic Heisey glass, work by a treasured Canadian folk artist, and colorful carnival glass. The auction house sold it for a world-record price of CA$350,000 in 2022.

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Invaluable

APRIL 8, 2024

Those visions manifested heading into the 19th century as inventors flooded the patent office with fountain pen plans to streamline designs and improve writing quality. The post Written Into History: Collecting Vintage Fountain Pens with Timeless Elegance appeared first on Invaluable.

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Invaluable

APRIL 8, 2024

Those visions manifested heading into the 19th century as inventors flooded the patent office with fountain pen plans to streamline designs and improve writing quality. The post Written Into History: Collecting Vintage Fountain Pens with Timeless Elegance appeared first on Invaluable.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 26, 2024

Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. The fine craftsmanship and artistic qualities of an orrery weren’t lost on Alexander Calder , whose interpretation took form and function into the realms of high art and sold for $2,434,500 at Christie’s in 2010.

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American Association for State and Local History

JUNE 11, 2025

For eighty years, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has presented Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people.

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Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. It is Scotland’s most distinctive-looking pottery and prized for its quality, as well as being produced by potters and artists at the highest level of their craft.

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Michael Rose Fine Art

APRIL 30, 2022

South Coast Artists (SCA), a non-profit collective of creatives based in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is one such organization. On view through May 29, 2022, SCA is hosting its Spring Invitational Exhibition at DeDee Shattuck Gallery in Westport, Massachusetts. The range of media in the show is wonderful.

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Jewelry Judge

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Priced at $171,220 (AUD $269,000), The Jewelled Turtle of 2024 represents the seventh in a series of highly collectible coins that have included the 2018 Jewelled Phoenix, 2019 Jewelled Dragon, 2020 Jewelled Tiger, 2021 Jewelled Horse, 2022 Jewelled Koi and 2023 Jewelled Snake. Measuring 61 mm (2.4

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MIR Appraisal

AUGUST 11, 2022

While they will likely lack edition numbers and signatures, you can still find high quality reproductions in the form of Giclee prints (a technology for fine art or photograph reproduction using a high-quality inkjet printer to make individual copies) printed on thick archival paper. Accessed August 11, 2022. August 10, 2022.

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WorthPoint

JULY 19, 2024

Values depend on age, artwork, quality, and popularity of the movies or actors they depict. It was sold for $1,931 at Hake’s Auctions in March 2022. The card’s rarity, significance, and provenance—it was part of Lugosi’s private collection—make it a valuable piece of cinematic history. million in sales since 2020.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 26, 2024

Image courtesy: GoodwillFinds Since October 2022, Goodwill Industries’ newest online platform, GoodwillFinds.com , has been expanding its e-commerce presence and growing its customer base to generate more revenue for community programs. Local shoppers don’t benefit from donations because they get low-quality leftovers. Preserve.

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WorthPoint

MAY 31, 2024

It only stands to reason that sooner or later, I’d end up collecting one of the patterns I’d grown to not only recognize but love. After much contemplation, I decided to collect Anchor Hocking Glass Company’s “Sandwich” pattern in clear. This Boston & Sandwich salt dish in cobalt blue was sold for $175 in 2022.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 24, 2024

Those with deeper pockets preferred the wooden versions, which were generally of higher quality. Liberty Puzzles are expensive to buy new, but some sell at great value, such as this Hawaiian one that sold for over $5,000 in 2022. The same goes for cheap, low-quality puzzles like ones from the dollar store. She holds a B.A.

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Invaluable

APRIL 29, 2024

Despite this distinction, there isn’t necessarily a singular definition of Ming art thanks to its colorful ritual objects and calligraphy, but the porcelain produced during this period has become a byword for quality. Sold for $42,725,000 HKD via Sotheby’s (April 2022). Sold for $453,600 via Sotheby’s (March 2022).

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Michael Rose Fine Art

JULY 4, 2022

While New Englanders enjoy a culturally rich region, there are always precious few opportunities for local artists to see their work exhibited in high quality spaces. On view through July 13, 2022, the gallery’s current exhibition Into the Ether is the product of an open curatorial call hosted by the space.

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Art Peritus

MAY 9, 2023

Founded in 2007 by Jennifer Garland Ross, Art Peritus is an Art Appraisal, Advisory, and Collection Management firm serving clients worldwide, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Colorado, and London. You have just launched AP Selects, in early 2022. What mostly do you show and sell?

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GIA 4Cs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sir Oppenheimer Student Collection. As of 2022, the Ekati mine employed 1,141 people, with 30% being residents of the Northwest Territories and the majority of those being indigenous peoples. In 2022, Canada was the world’s third largest producer of diamonds by volume and fourth largest producer by value. Photo: Dave Brosha.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 22, 2024

Carhartt jackets , once a brand only seen on construction sites, are now hot vintage collectibles. Not just for their quality but for their style, too. If you are looking for their signature overalls, a niche collectible would be the Finck “Headlight” overalls. Some of its outdoor work gear is very collectible.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

When the printing of an edition is complete, the artist reviews each print or “impression” for printing quality and similarity. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000. If the print does not meet the artist’s criteria, it is destroyed.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

When the printing of an edition is complete, the artist reviews each print or “impression” for printing quality and similarity. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000. If the print does not meet the artist’s criteria, it is destroyed.

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Invaluable

JUNE 17, 2024

Gotthard), which was one of the first places where fine-quality moonstone was discovered. Today, fine-quality natural pearls are rare and very highly valued and farms supply most of the pearls in use today. Sold for $17,000 USD via FORTUNA® (November 2022). Adular (now St. Chrysanthemum 1.85-Carat

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Invaluable

JUNE 26, 2024

Here are some of the key eras to consider, and qualities that will help you recognise and identify their differing features: Louis XV Style (c. Sold for $2,100 USD via Stair (February 2022). Where and How Can I Find Authentic French Provincial Furniture for my Home or Collection? 18th century) Louis XV Mahogany Console.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Lawman Wyatt Earp remains the most famous figure in the gunfight, and collectibles associated with him tend to be the most valuable. Though the item’s provenance was not exceptional, the lure that it may have once belonged to the lawman meant it went for almost $40,000 in 2022. This fascinating piece went for over $8000 at auction.

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WorthPoint

JULY 23, 2024

Luckily for his fans, there are also several memorabilia items and collectibles left behind as well. The role included several bits of merch and collectibles, including trading cards, T-shirts, and even a knockoff LEGO minifig of the beloved science professor. figure for an actor, artist, or character, it’s officially collectible.

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The Art Newspaper

JULY 9, 2025

Far from lessening the quality of the show, these personal touches offer engaging insight into the photographer’s practice and processes. While not usually professional in quality, the photographs are intriguing, historic and, on occasion, amusing. Much of In Praise of Anonymous Photography is, however, more lighthearted.

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Invaluable

JULY 7, 2025

A natural wonder that has seen its star quality rise of late, the Australian black opal is the crème de la crème of its gemstone world. Sold for $85,000 HKD via Bonhams (November 2022). Less valuable than black opals, they make for a more accessible, mid-range collecting price.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 26, 2025

While Milestone modestly referenced a similar AFA 80 example that sold at Hake’s for $40,887, they overlooked one crucial bragging right: they still hold the record for this figure, having sold a similarly graded piece for $43,050 back in December 2022. Standing 19.5 inches tall with a charming 8.5-inch

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Auction Passed (Est: $35 USD – $80 USD) via Bid Again Auctions with American Space Museum (July 2022). Evans & Associates (Nov 2022). Evans & Associates (August 2022). Pennsylvania Dutch hand painted plate with Distelfink. More unique was the Distelfink , which comprised a stylized rendering of a goldfinch.

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Auction Passed (Est: $35 USD – $80 USD) via Bid Again Auctions with American Space Museum (July 2022). Evans & Associates (Nov 2022). Evans & Associates (August 2022). Pennsylvania Dutch hand painted plate with Distelfink. More unique was the Distelfink , which comprised a stylized rendering of a goldfinch.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 2, 2024

click to expand) Concert Tees: Lucrative Collectibles Concert T-shirts have become one of the most popular forms of musical memorabilia to collect for their mix of nostalgia, cool artwork, and advertising for favorite bands. This vintage 1978 Black Sabbath concert tour T-shirt was sold for $450 on eBay in November 2022.

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WorthPoint

MAY 20, 2024

Most coin collections feature complete sets, and these quarters readily appear in everyday pocket change today. Total monthly sales of statehood quarters remained steady from January 2020 until a marked decrease in volume and values lasting through the third quarter of 2022. The quarters were an instant hit with collectors.

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WorthPoint

MAY 24, 2024

Most coin collections feature complete sets, and these quarters readily appear in everyday pocket change today. Total monthly sales of statehood quarters remained steady from January 2020 until a marked decrease in volume and values lasting through the third quarter of 2022. The quarters were an instant hit with collectors.

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ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry

JUNE 4, 2024

With nearly 50 years of collecting, teaching, and lecturing, consulting, and appraising Native American basket, Ms. He holds a BS in Accounting from Portland State University and has been buying, selling and collecting sneakers for more than 20 years.

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